Good question. Here’s what you need to know about sugar: In Short: Eating too much added sugar is linked to weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease and cavities. (Note the emphasis on added.) Is it categorically bad? No. Sugar has been singled out as the root of all health…
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Whole Grain Waffle Strawberry Shortcake
Disclosure: I am a paid spokesperson for California Strawberries and was compensated for this post. Frozen waffles aren’t just for breakfast anymore. In just a few minutes, you can turn them into a seemingly decadent strawberry shortcake, without cooking or making a mess of your kitchen. For reals. My version is much healthier – and…
Calories: The Basics (in 2 minutes or less)
Calories measure the energy stored in food like inches measure the height of snowfall.
Lunch Date Newsletter #37: Nutrition News in Bite-Size Portions
In this week’s newsletter: Saturated fat (good or bad?), palm oil, tea and food parings, a kid-friendly vegetable soup, high intensity interval training for HIIT haters + more!
How to Exercise Like a Trendsetter in 2015
The Wall Street Journal published an article today called “The States Where Fitness is King.” Most people don’t exercise as much as they should, but some states are more active than others, according to the popular workout-tracking app, MapMyFitness.com. The app gathered data from its 22 million users throughout 2014 and turned it into an exercise infographic. …
Lunch Date Newsletter #33: All the health news + recipes you need to know
It’s lunch date time! This week, it’s on a Thursday – thanks for understanding! So, pull up a chair and let’s catch up on the latest news and best recipes. I’ve summarized last week’s stories into bite-size bits. More knowledge in less time. Win! News to Know: Announcements: My Whole Wheat Blueberry Zucchini Muffins were featured on Shape…
Lunch Date Newsletter #32 + The Kraft Controversy
Hi friends! It’s time for our weekly lunch date! Pull up a chair and let’s catch up on the latest news and best recipes. I’ve summarized the stores into bite-size bits. (An “*” indicates I either wrote or was quoted in that article). News to Know: Food, Nutrition & Health: *5 Ancient Grains You Need to Try – Health…
5 Ancient Grains You Need to Try
My latest blog post for Health Magazine just went live! One of the hottest new food trends is really old…ancient in fact. Ancient grains like KAMUT khorsan wheat, amaranth, millet, spelt and teff are popping up in staples like cereal and yogurt, and I’m happy to see it. They each have their own unique flavors, textures, and health benefits,…
Lunch Date Newsletter #31
Hi friends! It’s lunch date time! Pull up a chair and check out the latest news and best recipes, summarized into bite-size bits. (An “*” indicates I either wrote or was quoted in that article). News to Know: Food, Nutrition & Health: *The Cheap and Easy Way to Start Planning Your Meals in Advance – Greatist // Making…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
