The Benefits and Risks of Supplements During Pregnancy
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
Digging into Diets: The Mediterranean Diet
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
Digging into Diets: Weight Watchers (WW)
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
Digging into Diets: The Paleo Diet
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
DIET MODIFICATIONS WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES, Christian McGeough, MPH, RD, CDE (Digital)
Gestational diabetes is a condition that affects your blood sugars in pregnancy. One of the key steps in managing your blood sugar is making diet modifications. However, with an abundance of information on the internet, it is often confusing to know what to do. Here are some tips from our dietitian, Christina McGeough: Once you
