Childhood Obesity Decline
WPIX 11 NEW YORK
Rachel joins Sukanya Krishnan to discuss the CDC study that found children ages 2-5 have a 43% lower obesity rate this decade (February 2014)
Weight Loss Supplements
WPIX 11 NEW YORK
Rachel joins Dr. Steve Salvatore to discuss popular weight loss supplements on the marketplace. Are they worth the hype? (November 2013)
Shape Magazine
Why It’s Harder to Lose Weight After Regaining
It’s not all in your head! There’s a scientific reason it’s harder to shed those pounds after you’ve regained. (October 2014)
The Most Satisfying Way to Lose Weight
Weight loss surgery and diet pills may seem like an easy “out” but don’t forget the drawbacks. (July 2014)
The Best and Worst Foods For a Bikini Body
Eat to stay svelte and feel great in your swimsuit all summer. (May 2012)
Diet Friend or Foe? Mayonnaise
How to incorporate mayo into your healthy diet. (June 2011)
Healthy Cooking Swaps
The Today Show
Rachel Berman shares healthy cooking swaps that can help you lose weight while enhancing the nutritional value of your food, like using avocado or applesauce in place of butter and chia seeds instead of eggs. (January 2013)
Secrets to Weight Loss Success
NBC 4 NY
Struggling to lose weight? Rachel Berman talks with NBC New York about Do-It-Yourself dieting. (April 2013)
The Huffington Post
Health Trends in 2014
From “super” foods like quinoa and kale, meal plans like the Paleo diet, and fitness crazes such as Tabata training, 2013 had its fair share of health trends. New ways to get and stay healthy are always in the spotlight as more than 30 percent of Americans are classified as obese. So what’s in store for 2014? Here are some predictions…
Goodbye Trans Fats: What That Really Means for You
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats because of the serious negative health effects they have on Americans…
The Low-Down on Sodium
If you’re like most Americans, you’re getting too much sodium in your diet — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 3,400 mg on average. You may already know that too much sodium can be detrimental to your health. However, you may not be exactly clear on why too much sodium isn’t great, where it’s found, and how you can reduce sodium without compromising on flavor…
Foraging the Farmer’s Market
With the warm weather comes a plethora of farmer’s markets that sprout up every spring. They can be an overwhelming experience, with so many stands and fresh produce to navigate. You may find yourself puzzled and going home empty-handed, or on the other hand, buying foods you’re unsure how to use, leading to waste. So what’s a shopper to do?…
Super Snacks for Super Bowl Sunday
Besides watching the game and enjoying the commercials, Super Bowl snacking is one of the main attractions of game day. In fact, Americans consume more calories during the Super Bowl than nearly any other day during the year — second only to Thanksgiving…
Super Snacks for Super Bowl Sunday: Part 2
Super Bowl snacking is as much a part of game day as the actual game. Typical snacks are laden with calories, not to mention the countless bottles of beer you’re washing it all down with. A major fumble is that there isn’t much redeeming nutrition in those calories…
Lighten Up Your Winter Diet
During the long winter months, you may find yourself craving heavier meals and comfort foods. Maybe it’s because the cold weather keeps you indoors and comfort foods are more convenient, or you feel nostalgic for certain foods when winter rolls around. Whatever the reason, it’s completely natural…
Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season
It’s about that time when every week is filled with a work party, cocktail hour or special dinner to celebrate the holidays. When you’re faced with nostalgic foods and drinks at every turn, it’s easy to veer off a healthy eating path during the holiday season…
Lessons to Learn From Olympic Athletes
As athletes are gearing up to participate in the 2012 London Olympic Games, they are working on getting their bodies and minds into peak condition. The healthy habits they adopt during training periods can also benefit us non-Olympians…
Portion Control & MyPlate
WPIX 11 New York
Rachel joins Dr. Steve Salvatore to discuss portion control and the MyPlate initiative. She showcases what should be on a person’s plate at each meal, using visual examples. (March 2013)
Rachel is Director of Nutrition at caloriecount.com, which created an infographic that illustrates healthy portion sizes and compares them to real-life objects, making portion sizing easy and more memorable.
The Marketing Power Of Protein
Fox 5 New York
Rachel Berman speaks to Fox 5 NY reporter Stacey Delikat about the marketing power of protein and how people should view this in the broader scope of all foods they consume. (March 2013)
2013 Coke Commercial & Boosting Your Metabolism
Fox News Radio
Rachel Berman joins Brian Kilmeade of Kilmeade And Friends to discuss the recent Coca-Cola commercial, which states that, “All calories count, no matter where they come from.” (January 2013)
Rachel said that while this is true, all calories are not created equally. “The sugar that you find in sweetened beverages does not act the same in our bodies as sugar from fruit or natural sources,” she explained.