Choosing high-quality whole foods is a key component of successful weight loss and overall health. But portion sizes — how much you’re eating — are equally important and can be easy to get wrong
Now that high-fat or high-protein diets are popular, it may seem like you have carte blanche to load up on red meat. However, regardless of what type of eating plan you’re following, red meat is
Starting the day with a well-balanced breakfast with protein and fiber can help achieve weight-loss goals — and it doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. Not only is Trader Joe’s ideal
If you want to lose weight, gain weight or even just maintain weight, you probably know calories in versus calories out is the key to success. However, the total amount of calories you burn come
The “If It Fits Your Macros” style of eating (or IIFYM) means you plan your day around eating a certain percentage of your calories from the three macronutrient categories: carbohydrates, protei
A phrase I often hear from new clients is “OK, so I stopped eating bread.” Many people mistakenly think giving up carbs, and specifically bread, is the first step to better health. However, this
In the world of health and fitness, one question seems constant: What matters more when it comes to weight loss and maintaining a healthy body — diet or exercise? Moreover, the research is divid
When losing weight, you don’t have to give up your favorite snacks. Chips and dips are an easy go-to, but many store-bought options are high in calories, fat and sugar. Thankfully Trader Joe’s o
The number on the scale can be misleading and doesn’t always accurately reflect weight-loss progress. While a daily or weekly weigh in can be beneficial, it’s important to keep in mind sustainab
Rice has been found in archaeological sites dating back to 8,000–5,000, B.C., and its domestication likely occurred around that time period in eastern China. Different regions and cultures favor
