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08/21/2025

https://www.eatright.org/health/essential-nutrients/fats/understanding-seed-oils

Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of certain plants. And while research suggests that a diet including seed oils is healthful, these oils have been blamed for conditions such as eczema, weight gain and inflammation. So, are these oils actually bad for your health?

08/13/2025

Buying supplements from influencers? If it´s proprietary (no one else sells it and it has a gimmicky name like "gut shield"), make sure they ran a clinical trial (if they did they´ll brag about it. 99% of influencers don´t do it)

If it hasn´t been tested on anyone, it´s being tested on you.

03/10/2025

Going on vacation soon, or planning a road trip? Here are some ideas for healthy snacking when traveling. It doesn't have to be complicated!

It's easy to grab candy and soda at a gas station, but with a little planning, you can snack the smart way on a road trip and arrive at your destination feeling energized.

02/20/2025

Struggling to save money on your weekly groceries? Here are some tips from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Eating healthfully doesn't mean you have to break the bank! Sandra Arévalo, MPH, RDN, CDN, CLC, CDE, FAND, and Rahaf Al Bochi, RDN, LDN, share ways to save money while grocery shopping.

10/02/2024

https://youtu.be/-xTaAHSFHUU?si=-MefuaMP18q3ghDL

Here is a great educational video about seed oils. The evidence shows they do not cause increased inflammation in humans, even when heated.

"Seed oils are inflammatory!" according to every blog and podcast. But what does the science say? The evidence on 9 different seed oils, heated seed oils and...

07/12/2024

BEANS! LEGUMES! LENTILS! I always recommend fitting more beans into your diet. I consider them one of the most nutritious foods you can consume.

Fuel your day with legumes! 🌱

Packed with protein and fiber, they're the perfect powerhouses for a healthy and energized lifestyle.

To read more about the other existing plant proteins, click the blog link: https://jillweisenberger.com/chickpea-pasta-tofu-lentils-all-you-need-to-know-about-protein-from-plants/

06/04/2024

Beans are a very healthy food since they are a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are also low in fat and protective against many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Here are some ways you can include more beans in your diet.

Delicious, nutritious, disease-fighting AND fast to prepare! Here are 12 fast, simple ways to eat more beans + 25 fabulous bean recipes.

05/17/2024

Concerned about your bone health and osteoporosis? Here is a great article about how to improve your bone density.

01/22/2024

Believe it or not, bread can be a very nutritious food. Many people avoid it though because of the carbohydrates it contains.

Here is a great article about the nutritional benefits of bread and what to look for when trying to choose the healthiest kind.

Bread is not the enemy. But some types of bread provide more nutrients than others.

01/18/2024

Do you often wonder if you should snack during the day, especially if you are trying to lose weight? Here are some helpful tips from Registered Dietitians....

Is snacking bad for weight loss? While it seems counterintuitive to eat more, discover why experts say that snacking may benefit your weight loss goals.

01/09/2024

Once again the Mediterranean Diet wins the top spot as the overall best diet to follow to improve your health.

Backed by science and endorsed by nutritionists, these are the best diets overall for 2024 as ranked by U.S. News.