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September 26, 2020
Kidney Disease Diet: How Your Eating Plan Changes by Stage
A kidney disease diet changes as your kidneys do. Learn what to focus on in early and later stages, how dialysis shifts your needs and who can help.
September 5, 2020
Breastfeeding Diet: What to Eat, Drink and Limit While Nursing
Build a healthy breastfeeding diet: extra calories and fluids, nutrients that matter most, caffeine and alcohol limits, and what really affects milk supply.
August 15, 2020
Weight Loss Meal Plan: A Sample Day and How to Make It Yours
Use this weight loss meal plan as a starting point. See a sample day of meals, how to adjust portions to fit you and when to check with a doctor
July 25, 2020
How to Create a Calorie Deficit Without Feeling Deprived
Learn how to create a calorie deficit safely: estimate your needs, cut calories you won't miss, move a bit more and spot the signs you are cutting too far.
July 4, 2020
How to Help Your Child Lose Weight with Healthy Family Habits
Learn how to help your child lose weight the healthy way: family habits instead of diets, more active play, better sleep and a plan with your pediatrician.
June 13, 2020
Preconception Nutrition: How to Eat Well Before Pregnancy
Preconception nutrition sets the stage for a healthy pregnancy. Learn why folic acid matters, what to eat and limit, and what to ask your doctor or midwife.
May 23, 2020
Childhood Obesity Health Risks: What Parents Should Watch For
Childhood obesity health risks can start early. Learn which conditions doctors screen for, warning signs to watch at home and how your pediatrician can help.
May 2, 2020
Nephrotic Syndrome Diet: Salt, Protein and Heart-Healthy Fats
A nephrotic syndrome diet usually means less salt, moderate protein and heart-healthy fats. Learn how food eases swelling and when to call your doctor.
April 11, 2020
Pregnancy Nutrition: Key Nutrients, Healthy Meals and Foods to Avoid
Pregnancy nutrition basics: the nutrients you and your baby need, how to build balanced meals, which foods to avoid and when to call your OB or midwife.
March 21, 2020
Eating for Two: How Many Extra Calories You Really Need in Pregnancy
Is eating for two a myth? Learn how many extra calories you need each trimester, healthy ways to add them and how your OB or midwife guides weight gain.
February 29, 2020
Low Calorie Meals That Keep You Full: Easy Ideas for Every Meal
Low calorie meals don't have to leave you hungry. Get breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas, cooking tricks that trim calories and tips for choosing frozen meals.
February 8, 2020
Does a Low Calorie Diet Work? What to Know Before You Start
A low calorie diet can work, but how you cut calories matters. Learn what research shows, why very low calorie diets need a doctor and how to protect muscle.