October 31, 2019 | Laura Burak

If you've started to cut back on sodium, we totally commend you. But you may find that your food tastes a little bit bland without your saltshaker.

6 Portion control mistakes that can sabotage your weight loss goals
November 8, 2019 | Laura Burak

If you've started to cut back on sodium, we totally commend you. But you may find that your food tastes a little bit bland without your saltshaker.....

What is the Noom diet and should you try it?

November 4, 2019 | Laura Burak

Nowadays, it's easier than ever to stay accountable with your healthy eating goals' thanks to the many diet apps on the market. Noom, the weight loss app that's designed with millennials in mind,

5 Reasons Why Athletes Need Flavonoids in Their Diets

October 4, 2019 | Laura Burak

You know you’d collapse on the course without protein, healthy fats and carbs, but there’s another component you’d be smart to consider when fueling your performance:

5 Tricks to Help you Estimate Calorie Counts
October 7, 2019 | Laura Burak

Counting calories can be an effective way to lose or maintain weight. But, for most people, tallying every bite of food isn't fun, realistic or sustainable in the long run.

What really happens to your body when you have caffeine

September 29, 2019 | Laura Burak

Whether it's your morning cup of joe, afternoon Diet Coke or pre-gym energy drink, many of us look to caffeinated beverages for a little extra boost.

Paleo vs. Keto: How to know which low-carb diet is right for you

September 17, 2019 | Laura Burak

Whether it's on social media or at the gym, just about everybody has heard someone discussing two of the most popular trends in dieting today: paleo vs. keto.

Just How Unhealthy is a Pumpkin Spice latte
August 27, 2019 | Laura Burak

Although fall technically starts in late September, we all know that the season really starts during the annual release of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks.

Is Sushi Healthy? We asked 2 Registered Dietitians to Find Out

July 3, 2019 | Laura Burak

Hitting the town after work with friends to order sushi rolls and cocktails at happy hour price is a pastime for many. However, there is a lot of debate about whether sushi is a health-forward meal or not.

Confessions of an RD: I am not even close to a perfect eater

April 19, 2019 | Laura Burak

When you’re a nutritionist and people in your community know it, this happens all of the time: I’m out living my life and someone comes up to me and announces that I would be horrified to see what they’re eating.

Why a gluten free diet is worse than no diet at all
August 22, 2019 | Laura Burak

Gluten is often the first to go once people decide to embark on a weight-loss diet. However, cutting foods with gluten (which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye), such as whole-grain bread and bran-based breakfast cereals, can actually undermine your efforts to lose weight—and it may even cause heart disease!

What's the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt?

February 12, 2019Laura Burak

By now, you probably know there’s a big difference between Greek yoghurt and regular yoghurt, both in the taste and the texture of each. When it comes to the Greek yoghurt vs. regular yoghurt question, though, here’s what you should keep in mind...

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