Posts by Kylie Ivanir MS, RD

Fresh, slightly sweet, and slightly sour cherries can be a delicious snack. What do we need to know when it comes to the health benefits of cherries?   Beyond being delicious, cherries are rich in important vitamins and minerals. One cup of pitted cherries contains around 95 calories, 333 mg potassium, 10.5 mg vitamin C,…

Many people struggle with weight loss and wanting to feel their best. Yet the crash diets and fads only cause us to feel groggy, hungry, and ultimately back to where we started. What changes can you make that will lead to lasting results?   The top three changes to make for weight loss include focusing…

When a fruit salad bowl goes around the table, people often pick out the berries and mango, leaving the cantaloupe forgotten at the bottom of the bowl. However, you might want to give cantaloupe another chance!   Cantaloupe is high in beta-carotene, an orange pigment found in fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is responsible for the…

Canned cocktails, convenient and delicious, have recently increased in popularity. However, not all cocktails are made equal, and some may be a better summer beverage choice than others.    One thing to look out for in canned cocktails is sugar content. It is best to consume alcohol without sugar, as the two combined can have…

When looking for a portable and convenient snack, you might have considered a packaged ready-to-go cheese such as American cheese.    American cheese, which often comes in plastic-wrapped singlets ready for serving, may be convenient, but it is not the healthiest option. While cheeses such as cheddar cheese contain milk, enzymes, cheese cultures, and salt,…

In addition to being a delicious salad dressing ingredient, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been studied for its health-promoting properties. The hype surrounding ACV has led to the creation of apple cider vinegar gummies. The question is, do the gummies provide the same benefits?   Despite the health claims, few studies have been completed that…

While the benefits of plant-based eating are clear, there are many vegan and plant-based foods that seem healthy but are in actuality not great choices.    One such food item is vegan butter, which many assume is a healthy replacement for dairy butter. Yet vegan butters typically contain vegetable oils that can be inflammatory and…

Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics   Probiotics has become a buzzword, with companies promising things such as relief from IBS, to better digestion and weight loss, to help with anxiety and depression. What does the research show when it comes to probiotics? What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that when given in…

While dark leafy green vegetables such as kale and spinach are touted as being the most nutritious, romaine lettuce can be a great addition to a balanced diet.    Romaine lettuce contains fiber, a non-digestible carbohydrate that contributes to digestive health and helps maintain blood sugar control. It also contains various nutrients that are important…

Popcorn can be a wonderfully healthy and delicious snack to add to a balanced diet. Popcorn kernels are a whole grain with the germ and bran intact, making it a great source of fiber. Fiber helps support digestive health, blood sugar control, and weight management. In particular, popcorn is high in insoluble fiber, which helps…