It’s important to give your child a healthy start by giving them the best food options in their lunch box. Here are some every day tips to make their lunches healthier.
Understanding how to read labels is an important component of eating healthier. Don't spend too much time trying to figure out how to classify everything you eat. Do try to understand what you are eating. Here's the top five areas you need to understand.
The glycemic index or GI ranks different foods according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI foods - the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels - is the secret to long-term health. You can reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes while improving your ability to lose weight and keep the pounds off. Dr. Melina gives you some tips.
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Dietitian vs. Nutritionist
We thought they were the same thing. Nope. A dietitian is a nutritionist, but it doesn't always mean that a nutritionist is a dietitian. Derek Johnson, SmartNow's expert dietitian and certified nutritionist, clears up the confusion.
