Ask the RD: How Much Protein Can Our Body Absorb?
Protein is an essential component to every single cell in our body — it plays a huge part in everything from tissue growth and repair to DNA synthesis, cellular transport, building...
Sidney Fry, MS, RD
About the Author
Sidney is a two-time James Beard Award-winning food and nutrition writer, editor and mom based out of Birmingham, Alabama. A registered dietitian with a passion for research and being proactive about health, she loves to eat, write, run and create simple, tasty meals with whole-food-based approach. Find out more from her website, Instagram or Twitter.
Ask the RD: How Do You Determine the Right Macro Mix?
Following a healthy, well-balanced diet over the long term requires flexibility. That’s why tracking macros to ensure you have a balance of carbs, protein and fat, is so popular. The...
The Health Benefits of Chocolate
It’s chocolate season! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the deep, dark, delicious sweet treat is splashing its way across the shelves and corners of nearly every food market and gift...
10 Things to Know Before Trying the Volumetrics Diet
The volumetrics diet topped the list of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Diets for 2022, coming in at No. 1 for Best Weight Loss Diet and No. 5 for Best Overall. So what exactly is it, what do...
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An RD’s Favorite Gut-Friendly Foods and Beverages
Giving yourself a gut check may be one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Approximately 70% of our immune system is located in the gut. When the gut is healthy, it helps the...