http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/feeds/diet-diva?key=diet-diva Healthline Health Blogger Tara Gidus - Diet Diva en-us Copyright (c) 2012 Healthline, All rights reserved. en-us Copyright (c) 2012 Healthline, All rights reserved. http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fueling-olympian Have you thought about what it takes to fuel an Olympian?  London eagerly awaits the arrival of 10,500 athletes from over 204 different countries, but the athletes will not be the only ones there. This year, the U.S. Olympics Committee will be sen... Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fueling-olympian Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/sleep-influence-eating-habits Just as important as getting 8 glasses of water a day, so is getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Sleep is that important part of your day that you are resting, recovering, and preparing for the next day. So what happens when we don’t get enough ... Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/sleep-influence-eating-habits Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-21T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/mango-magical-fruit Many of us have spent a lot of our time trying to figure out what the magical food or diet is that will keep us both slim and healthy. Well, new research has emerged claiming that the mango may help you do just that. Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/mango-magical-fruit Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-18T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/eat-out-healthy Dr. Jo’s Eat Out Healthy is a great tool to help anyone navigate healthfully through the world of dining out no matter what your taste or your nutrition knowledge base may be. This book starts off with the basics of nutrition and health as well as... Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/eat-out-healthy Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-18T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/superfood-concord-grape-juice When it comes to Concord grape juice, this is a superfood that is sometimes overlooked. My kids love Concord Grape Juice and it’s something I keep on hand at my house at all times. There is a substantial body of research to support the idea that c... Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/superfood-concord-grape-juice Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-nutrient-fiber Fiber, a word many people often associate with…cardboard. While this is so far from the truth, the bottom line is that it's a nutrient you don’t want to miss! Fiber in general terms is the non-digestible parts of the plant also known as “roughage”... Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-nutrient-fiber Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fantastic-gnu-product For years now, the key phrase for keeping weight off and keeping you fuller longer has been simply, “Eat more fiber.” According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, you should be getting 25 to 30g of fiber in your diet daily. So, the questio... Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fantastic-gnu-product Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-14T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/kashi-meals Let’s face it, sometimes it is difficult to get to the kitchen to cook. Whether we are running errands, taking kids here and there, or just had a long day at work and the last thing we want to do is cook a meal for the family. Home cooked meals ar... Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/kashi-meals Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-11T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/reading-labels-beef For the longest time, Americans have held steak and beef  in the highest of standards. In the old days beef was symbolic of wealth and prestige and today many people still order it to celebrate a special occasion. This year the USDA began requirin... Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/reading-labels-beef Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-strawberries There’s nothing that says “hello summer” quite like eating a juicy, sun ripened strawberry. Strawberries serve a greater purpose than just fulfilling a sweet tooth as they are packed with health benefits, making it a nutritious fruit choice for yo... Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-strawberries Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-07T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-olives We have seen a growing trend this year with a shift from “fat free” foods to healthy fats. While more attention is often given to olive oil than its whole counterpart, olives are actually one of the world’s healthiest and most widely consumed food... Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-olives Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-04T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/six-people-who-can-often-sabotage-diets When you are trying to lose weight, often your friends and loved ones become your biggest obstacle, contributing to halting your best efforts in your weight loss program. Since those closest to us have the greatest influence on our eating habits, ... Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/six-people-who-can-often-sabotage-diets Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-02T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/best-foods-for-healing Are you an athlete who has been sidelined in the past for a minor sports injury? Whether you are a weekend warrior or a more serious athlete, you can help to avoid being sidelined for too long but incorporating a few important nutrients into your ... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/best-foods-for-healing Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-30T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-art-of-keeping-weight-off One of the biggest struggles people face in terms of dieting and fitness is how to maintain weight after losing it. Whether you have lost 100 lbs or 10 lbs, you want to make sure you keep that weight from creeping back up. Below are some helpful t... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-art-of-keeping-weight-off Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-27T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-pineapple Who doesn’t love the juiciness and sweet flavor of pineapples? It’s the perfect, refreshing treat when craving something sweet. Not only is pineapple loaded with vitamins and minerals, it also contains natural sugars that help to fuel your body an... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-pineapple Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/five-foods-you-should-be-eating Opinions seem to change on foods everyday. One day a food is good for you, one day it is bad for you. In recent research, some of the foods once thought to be bad for you and that many people avoided, may actually help you lose weight! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/five-foods-you-should-be-eating Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-salty-truth Food without salt? Sounds gross right? When I work with clients who need to be on a low sodium diet due to medical reasons, I try to find ways to keep their salt intake in check with little tricks and tips instead of cutting salt out completely.  ... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-salty-truth Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/tested-tricks-for-getting-your-kids-to-eat-their-veggies Nutrition researchers all over the country are constantly publishing studies on the benefits of eating more vegetables.  Thanks to this research, we know that a diet that includes at least 3 servings of vegetables may reduce our risk for heart dis... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/tested-tricks-for-getting-your-kids-to-eat-their-veggies Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-fresh-juice Do you have a juicer collecting dust in your pantry?  It may be time to dust it off and give it a whirl!  I just recently started juicing and absolutely love it. Juicing allows you to pack more fruits and vegetables into your day thus helping your... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-fresh-juice Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/loving-on-some-soy What do you think of when you think of soy?  Tofu?  Soy milk?  Edamame?  Are you turning up your nose in disgust or reading on with excitement because you love soy?  You don’t have to be a vegetarian to eat soy.  In Asian countries tofu is often s... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/loving-on-some-soy Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-12T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-papaya There may be no better way to start a day than with a bowl of ripe papaya cut into chunks! This bright orange fruit is easy to digest, tastes great, and has a ton of nutritional benefits! That’s why papaya just happens to be my super food of the w... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-papaya Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-11T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/use-those-leftovers It’s evident that food prices are continuing to rise, and it’s easy to use that as excuse to not eat healthy. Do you know one of the biggest food costs?  Throwing food away! Either we let it go bad without using it soon enough or we throw away exc... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/use-those-leftovers Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-raisins When thinking of fruits and veggies, you may automatically think fresh, but dried fruit can actually count too. Raisins are one of the most popular dried fruits today. These simple fruits make a convenient snack and are easy to tuck into a lunch b... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-raisins Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/easter-candy After Halloween, Easter is the second largest candy eating holiday. When it comes to candy, there really isn’t one candy that is better than the other. At the end of the day to prevent packing on the pounds, it all comes down to calories. Many Ame... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/easter-candy Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-04T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/celebrate-national-pbj-day Do you know what is celebrated on April 2?  It’s doubtful you’ll get a day off of school or work for it, but it certainly is a fun one to celebrate!  Historically this popular sandwich all started during WWII when American soldiers mixed their rat... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/celebrate-national-pbj-day Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-02T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-onion One of my favorite foods to cook with and a great way to enhance flavor is with onions. Onions are the foundation to many recipes and almost always one of the first ingredients to go into my pan at home. Raw or cooked, onions add a ton of flavor a... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-onion Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-03-29T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-dive/frozen-foods  and let’s not forget National Frozen Foods Month! The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is encouraging consumers to visit the frozen foods aisle this month. You can not only save money by doing so, but you can also find so... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-dive/frozen-foods Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-03-28T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/mother-nature-knows-best When it comes to food, Mother Nature knows best!  I recently featured some of my favorite naturally nutrient rich foods on The Daily Buzz national morning show.  Check out the clip and read below for more details and recipe links. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/mother-nature-knows-best Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-03-26T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/new-product-kind-grains You have undoubtedly noticed the recent increase in the number of gluten free products available in super markets nowadays. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in 133 people in the United States has Celiac Disease for which the treatme... Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/new-product-kind-grains Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-03-23T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-nutrient-antioxidants Antioxidants are small, but they pack a huge punch when fighting off disease! These super nutrients help to protect your body from various diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. They also play a role in helping our immune systems stay ... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-nutrient-antioxidants Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-03-22T07:00:00Z