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SmartEater Dietitians' Blog


How to Avoid the Freshman 15
The “Freshman 15” might sound a little over-exaggerated, but studies show that on average, students gain between 3 and 10 lbs during...

The New Nutrition Facts Label: What You Need to Know
By the end of July 2018, you can expect the old nutrition facts label on packaged foods to be completely phased out. The new label has...


Vitamin D Deficiency, Chances are You Have It
An estimated 1 billion people in the world are vitamin D deficient (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Are you one of them? What is...


The Benefits & Differences between Omegas 3, 6, and 9
Everyone has probably heard that omega fatty acids are good for our health. However, a lot of people do not understand the differences...


Debunking the Top 5 "Best Diet" Plans
I always remind my clients that "Diets" don't work. If you're looking for a way to lose weight, the only diet plan that works is the one...


Eat Right with Color: Green
Green fruits and vegetables are colored by natural plant pigment called chlorophyll. Green leafy vegetables are ideal for weight...


Prebiotics vs. Probiotics
Prebiotics The promoters of “good” bacteria (probiotics) in the body that enhance the growth of health-promoting species bacteria in our...


Eat Right with Color: Red for Lycopene
Green vegetables are good for our health, but so do the other colors of the fruits and vegetables. Different colors supply different...
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