Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Go nuts for nuts — they may help you live longer

In the largest study of it’s kind to date, researchers found that people who ate nuts regularly were less likely to die. Berman explains the health benefits and how to include nuts in your diet. (November 2013)

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Calorie Count at Barack Obama’s Inauguration Lunch

The published menu – steamed lobster with New England clam chowder sauce; hickory grilled bison with red potato horseradish cake and wild huckleberry reduction; and Hudson Valley apple pie with sour cream ice cream, aged cheese and honey racked up the calories, saturated fat, and sodium. Was it a missed opportunity for teaching healthy habits? (January 2013)

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Fox Business

Fox Business

How to Shed Weight in the New Year

The start of a new year means the beginning of weight loss programs for millions of American looking to shed weight or extra holiday pounds. Many will join a gym and commit to working out every day, others will count calories and measure food intake, and some will do both. But it’s that take-no-prisoners attitude that actually sets them up for failure. Instead of making extreme resolutions that are hard to stick to, the most effective way to lose those unwanted pounds is to create a realistic weight loss plan. (January 2013)

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Is Buying Organic Worth The Cost?

Just because an item has an organic label, that doesn’t make it healthier, even if you are paying more for it.
People automatically correlate organic with healthier food, says Rachel Berman. They see organic and think it has to be healthier for me and more nutritious but there’s a lot of mixed reviews. (September 2012)

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How to Keep the Pounds Off This Holiday Eating Season

The weight gained during the holiday season may be small, but over the years it adds up and can lead to bigger health issues that create a financial hardship. People only gain about an average of a pound, but they keep that pound from year to year, says Rachel Berman. People lessen their inhibition and tend to go over board when faced with food they avoid most of the year. Here are five tips to help make smart decisions on what to indulge in this eating season. (December 2011)

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Self Magazine

Self Magazine

3 Low-Cal Beer Options for St Patrick’s Day

Whether you’re planning a pub crawl or a night at home with friends, here’s what you need to know to get your green on without gulping down too many calories. Cheers! (March 2012)

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It’s Not Just Eggnog! 6 Most Fattening Holiday Drinks

During these dark, chilly days, it’s tempting to cheer up with a yummy holiday refreshment, whether you’re out shopping, at the office holiday party or home watching A Charlie Brown Christmas for the 600th time. But beware – just because it comes in a glass doesn’t mean your treat won’t trick you into consuming a meal’s worth of fat and calories in a few sips. (December 2011)

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5 Surprising Ways to Avoid Overeating

The holidays are full of way too many opportunities to dine, snack, nibble and taste yourself into a gift-wrapped food coma. The temptations are everywhere, from office parties to New Year’s Day brunches — so how do you keep your dance card full without eating a year’s worth of calories in one month? Here are five simple and creative ways for you to help your willpower along this season. (December 2011)

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Hidden Allergy Triggers in Your Favorite Holiday Foods

Ah, the bounty of the holidays — pies, cookies, mulled drinks, those little appetizers that take 900 hours to make and 35 seconds to eat. But while visions of sugarplums may dance in our heads, those tantalizing treats can be dangerous for those of us with common food allergies. Here are seven of the most popular holiday foods – and the potential allergens hidden within. (November 2011)

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3 Reasons to Eat Seaweed

Seaweeds typically have a wide array of vitamins and minerals, and are low in calories and fat, but pack a tasty punch. Perhaps that’s why Chinese and Japanese cultures have been eating seaweed (and using it for medicinal purposes) since 300 BC! Here are three reasons why you should eat seaweed for dinner tonight. (November 2011)

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Self

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

What Dietitians Say About Juice-Based Cleanses

Are three-day juice cleanses good for the body? Is there a chance of a cleanse doing more harm than good to the metabolism? Rachel provides her expert advice when it comes to this trend. (September 2012)

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Everyday Health

A Complete Mediterranean Diet Food List and 14-Day Meal Plan

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10 Healthy Foods That Boost Energy

When your energy is low, you might reach instinctively for caffeine or candy to provide a quick boost. Unfortunately though, the effects of both are short-lived and can set you up for a crash. Choosing healthy foods that are rich in protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and other nutrients will give you a lift and also contribute to overall good health. Here are 10 top food choices that will give you the energy to keep your motor humming. Some are great as go-anywhere snacks; others are smart choices for a lunchtime meal that will power you through the afternoon…

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Bouncing Back After A Holiday Party

Did you overdo it at a holiday party? ‘Tis the season. Here’s how to quickly recover and establish a healthy diet during the holidays. You meant to pop into a holiday party, say “hello,” have a drink and a few finger foods, and be on your merry way. Instead you stayed all night, ate and drank way too much, and kept snacking when you got home. As a result, you feel less than healthy the morning after…

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Everyday Health

Women’s Health Magazine

6 Foods to Help Fight the Flu

Getting your flu shot isn’t the only way you can help prevent the flu. What you eat can also help lower your odds of coming down with a nasty bug. Check out Berman’s favorite flu-preventing foods. (October 2013)

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7 Ways to Eat More Veggies

Struggling to eat your five servings of vegetables a day? The first step is making sure you have plenty of veggies readily available, says Rachel Berman, R.D., health content manager for About.com. But that’s not the only way to up your intake. (October 2013)

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