Ask the Dietitians

What Are Good Meatless Monday Choices at Restaurants?

You’re in good company in your goal to eat more meatless meals on Meatless Monday and throughout the week.  Not only can embracing Meatless Monday positively impact your wallet and the environment, studies have also shown that it can benefit your health – from reduced risk of heart disease to increased longevity.  If your goal for this year …

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Can Garcinia Cambogia Help with Weight Loss?

Garcinia cambogia, a citrus fruit from Southeast Asia, has gained attention in recent years for its use in various commercial weight loss products.  Specifically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), an extract from the plant’s rind, has been touted for its supposed effects of suppressing appetite, preventing fat storage and decreasing weight gain. But is it really worthy of …

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What are Some Healthy Ways to Eat Pumpkin?

Fall is the perfect season to get your fill of pumpkin.  Not only is it readily available in the market, pumpkin everything seems to crowd restaurant menus.  Unfortunately, many of the pumpkin products offered are desserts or sugar-filled drinks. Pumpkin itself is a very healthy vegetable, full of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.  In addition, it’s …

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