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Many dietitians offer telehealth services, making it easier than ever to improve your nutrition and health with a qualified expert. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Dietitian vs. Nutritionist Pros Cons If you have a chronic health condition, food allergies, are trying to lose weight, have digestive issues or just want to improve your health and lifestyle, you may have considered working with a registered dietitian. Advertisement Your doctor may refer you to a dietitian for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to help manage a chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity or a food allergy or intolerance....

Broccoli is a high protein vegetable. Image Credit: Patricia Spencer / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages There is a misconception that you must eat animal products to get your protein. While meat and eggs are high in protein, people who do not consume these products — such as vegetarians and vegans — get their high protein from vegetables. Advertisement Though vegetables are rich in carbohydrates, they also contain fat and protein. For example, spinach is known for being a nutrient-dense leafy green, but there's a surprisingly high amount of protein in spinach....

Sit-ups work your abs, and put pressure on your organs because they're surrounded by your ab muscles. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Besides a deep burn in your muscles or the occasional harmless cracking sound from a joint, you might feel weird sensations while you’re working out. If you start to feel a strange sensation coming from your abdomen while doing sit-ups, it can be concerning. Advertisement Sit-ups work your abs, and put pressure on your organs because they're surrounded by your ab muscles....

Adding apples to squash soup accentuates the fall flavors and adds a healthy dose of fiber. Image Credit: TolikoffPhotography/iStock/GettyImages You can always wash one and take a bite as is, but why not add an apple or two to recipes for a delicious and nutritious twist? Advertisement While there's no denying apples taste great sweet (mmm, warm pie and cinnamon overnight oats), they also work amazingly in savory dishes, lending your aromatic dish major crunch and health benefits....

The ratio of ingredients in your chocolate chip cookies determines their consistency and texture. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Cookies are a microcosm of cooking chemistry, and a few fixes can turn them into the puffed, mounds of goodness you crave. Advertisement First off, chocolate chip cookies that have a high butter content and/or too much liquid tend to spread as they bake. Adjusting your recipe's liquid and the ingredients that absorb it changes the texture and shape of your cookies....

If changes in your diet have led to constipation, here's how you might treat it. Image Credit: m-gucci/iStock/GettyImages You’re making all the changes necessary to lose weight, from overhauling your diet to ramping up your exercise program. You’re starting to feel better in many ways except one, and you start to wonder why your new lifestyle seems to be making you constipated. Advertisement What Is Constipation? “Constipation is officially defined as fewer than three spontaneous bowel movements (BMs) per week that are difficult to pass,” says Aaron Cohn, MD, a gastroenterologist with Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois....

A healthy diet is essential to weight loss. Image Credit: altrendo images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Losing weight requires you to burn more calories than you consume. A pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. Losing one to two pounds per week is a safe and effective approach to weight loss. Therefore, you can lose up to 32 pounds in four months by eating a well-balanced diet that’s coupled with exercise. A gym membership is not a necessity to getting in shape and losing weight....

The richness of a velvety, just-cooked egg perched atop silky melted mozzarella, tangy sauce and a crisp crust is a luscious treat you can enjoy at any time of day. Any style of egg will work, but if you want to add raw eggs and cook them on the pizza, you must start with a pre-baked crust and place a layer of sauce or other ingredients between the egg and the crust to keep it from getting soggy....

The posterior tibial tendon runs from your ankle to the arch in your foot. Your posterior tibial tendon is in your lower leg, underneath your shin muscles. The tendon runs from slightly above your ankle to the inner arch of your foot. Overuse, like the repetitive movements of running or playing sports, can cause the posterior tibial tendon to become strained or ruptured. Tight calf muscles can also cause pain in your ankle from an injured tendon....

Baking with olive oil can lend your creations a rich flavor and major health benefits. Image Credit: golubovy/iStock/GettyImages There are many health benefits to opting for olive oil, which is why we love it in a salad vinaigrette, sautéed vegetables and drizzled over soup. But have you considered using olive oil in baked sweets? Advertisement Olive oil has a distinct flavor that's more noticeable than neutral oils like canola. But in some baked desserts, it's a good match, providing deep flavor while also bumping up the baked good's moistness....

Toasted buckwheat will have a stronger, richer flavor than the untoasted variety. Image Credit: PotapenkoI/iStock/Getty Images Although buckwheat was quite popular in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, its popularity has declined in recent decades. Americans may be familiar with buckwheat pancakes made from the flour, but not with kasha, a kind of porridge or cereal made with whole groats that is popular in Russia and Eastern Europe today....

Whether mayonnaise is unhealthy completely depends on the mayonnaise. Image Credit: yulka3ice/iStock/GettyImages Mayonnaise is typically made using eggs, oil and an acid, such as vinegar. Eating mayonnaise everyday could be unhealthy, as store-bought mayonnaise often has lots of saturated fat. Fortunately, you can make your own healthier mayo. Advertisement Tip Whether mayonnaise is unhealthy completely depends on the mayonnaise. Many types of store-bought mayonnaise are unhealthy. In contrast, homemade mayo might be healthy, but can also have highly varied nutrition....

When it comes to fat, skinless chicken breast is your best bet. Image Credit: Denis_Vermenko/iStock/Getty Images Chicken has earned itself a reputation of a health food. While certain cuts and preparation methods certainly back that good reputation up, not all chicken is created equal. A baked chicken breast can be a low-fat, low-calorie way to add protein, iron and potassium to your diet, but the way you prepare the chicken can make a difference in how nutritious it turns out to be....

Blue cheese has vitamins and minerals which are good for you. Image Credit: istetiana/iStock/GettyImages Blue cheese health benefits come from the vitamins and minerals in it — and in most cheeses — but you must also take the fat and salt content into account. Cheeses such as blue Stilton and Roquefort may contain key vitamins, but that’s not the entire picture. Advertisement Tip Blue cheese, like many dairy products, has healthy vitamins and minerals (such as vitamin B12 and calcium) but it's also high in fat, salt and cholesterol....

Enjoy a glass of refreshing horchata with this healthier recipe. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Horchata is a refreshing beverage enjoyed throughout Latin America, southern Europe and northern Africa, where it originated. The refreshingly sweet beverage can be enjoyed on its own on a sweltering summer day or as a post-dinner dessert to quell that sweet tooth. Advertisement Read more: 10 Desserts That Won't Derail Your Diet Video of the Day The name "horchata" is derived from the Spanish word for barley — and indeed, horchatas tend to be grain-based drinks....

Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol or polyol. Image Credit: Rocky89/iStock/GettyImages Which low-calorie sweetener is better for you: erythritol or stevia? Both are considered safe for use in foods, so for most purposes, they’re interchangeable. However, the way you convert recipes, especially for baking, differs between the two. Advertisement Tip Both erythritol and refined forms of stevia are generally recognized as safe by the FDA; for most people, either alternative sweetener is fine to use....

Medicinal roots in a mortar and pestle on a counter with a Chinese medicine book. Image Credit: HansJoachim/iStock/Getty Images Gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining, can be caused by a variety of conditions, including alcohol consumption, smoking, medications, infection or autoimmune diseases. Gastritis usually results from a disruption of the mucous layer that protects the interior of your stomach from acid. Many people use herbs or other supplements to relieve gastritis symptoms, but you should see your physician if you think you have gastritis....

Grab a resistance band and a mat and take your next full-body workout to the backyard (or a local park) for some fresh air. Image Credit: eyecrave/iStock/GettyImages Burpees feel like they shake the entire living room. With every jump squat there’s a risk of knocking a glass off a table or a book off the shelf. Lower-impact exercises, like yoga or stretching, are easy enough to do in all settings, but let’s face it: Most of our homes just aren’t built for high-intensity interval training (HIIT)....

Bowl of oatmeal with hazelnuts. Image Credit: ajafoto/iStock/Getty Images Often referred to as heartburn, acid reflux is a burning sensation in the chest that occurs when stomach contents back up into the esophagus. While acid reflux may limit what foods can be tolerated, whole grain and fiber-rich oatmeal may benefit people with these symptoms. Include healthful foods such as oatmeal to maintain a nutritious diet in a food plan that may otherwise be limited....

Oats don't offer much protein on their own, but they make a great base for protein-rich ingredients. Image Credit: AlexeyBorodin/iStock/GettyImages If you’re always rushing through breakfast each day, or skipping it altogether, you’re in luck: Overnight oats are the perfect solution for time-strapped mornings. Advertisement Whole-grain oats are the base and from there, it's up to you what you add. Fresh fruit, frozen fruit, dried fruit, nut butters, nuts and seeds all make for delicious and healthy topping options....