The Benefits and Risks of Supplements During Pregnancy 

By on May 7, 2020

Reviewed By: Casey Seiden MS, RD, CDN, DCES It can feel overwhelming to walk down the supplements aisle at the pharmacy, especially since taking supplements seems like a regular part of keeping yourself healthy. The reality, though, is that it can be helpful to take a second look at supplements and their benefits and risks. There’s

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Digging into Diets: The Mediterranean Diet

By on January 23, 2020

Reviewed By: Casey Seiden MS, RD, CDN, CDE When someone mentions they eat a Mediterranean diet, it can evoke a lot of alluring images— grazing on fresh olives and expensive cheeses while nursing a glass of red wine on the canal. Compared to more traditional ‘diets’ which count calories and dread the sight of an avocado

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Digging into Diets: Weight Watchers (WW)

By on January 8, 2020

Reviewed By: Casey Seiden MS, RD, CDN, CDE Weight Watchers® (WW) is an old staple when it comes to dieting. It’s been around for decades, and it’s likely you know more than one person who has tried it— in fact, it’s the largest commercial weight loss program in the US and even has international reach. But

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Digging into Diets: The Paleo Diet

By on January 8, 2020

Reviewed By: Casey Seiden MS, RD, CDN, CDE From the outside, the Paleo diet is an attractive one. In a life and culture that seems jam-packed with complexity and juggling the right things, something simple and easy can feel like a comfort. After all, if our ancestors didn’t have to manage paying bills, keeping appointments, and

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