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By Carol Berg Sloan
Registered Dietitian
To eat healthier, you have to start at the very beginning– a healthy kitchen cupboard. We recently did a walk-through of our kitchen stock for a couple of reasons: 1) to get rid of stuff that had been in the cupboard way too long and 2) to be more mindful shoppers […]

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By Carol Berg Sloan
Registered Dietitian
Have you seen the fruit bins at your local grocery store? Wow! This year’s summer fruits are bursting with color, sweetness and nutrition. Surprisingly, many consumers don’t take advantage of these delicious treats for a variety of reasons. Many think they spoil too quickly or that they look good on the […]

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By Carol Berg Sloan
Registered Dietician
I recently met with Dr. Wendy Bazilian, registered dietitian, owner of Bazilian’s Health Clinic in San Diego, and the nutrition specialist at the renowned Golden Door spa and fitness resort in Escondido. Her new book just came out and I love it. Here is a review.
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By Carol Berg Sloan, RD
Nutrition Columnist
I write about snacking quite a bit because my clients like to graze and say they are always hungry. Snacking is good; our bodies run most efficiently if they receive many small meals during waking hours. The question is, though… what are healthy snacks?
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By Carol Sloan, R.D.
Nutritionist
I glance at the clock and it is 2:30 pm and I am starving! Should I grab the first item I see … or should I take the time to think this through?
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By Carol Berg Sloan RD, Nutrition Columnist

Eating with your eyes is key when presented with an alluring entrée, but more important is eating for your eyes! Key nutrients to keep eyes healthy include the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamins A, E and C, selenium and zinc. Eating a balanced variety of foods will provide these […]

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by Carol Berg Sloan RD
Nutrition Columnist
I had dinner with my mom yesterday and she told me that four of her friends had passed away from cancer last month. Unbelievable, but true.
Cancer continues to be a top cause of total mortality for Americans. But we can prevent this disease.
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By Carol Berg Sloan, RD, Nutrition Columunist
Even though school’s back in session, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the last few nuances of summer—including frozen treats such as ice cream, sherbet and frozen yogurt.
While frozen desserts come in many forms, they are not all created equal when it comes to ingredients and nutritional composition. Here’s […]

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by Carol Berg Sloan RD , Nutrition Columnist
Heart disease continues to be the number-one killer of women in America, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Heart Association. Unfortunately, many women don’t know this and also don’t realize how easy it is to get started on the path to good heart health. Here’s […]

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by Carol Berg Sloan RD , Nutrition Columnist
I have always said eggs are one of the most nutritious, versatile, cost-effective foods on the planet and now eggs can also help those trying to drop a few pounds.
A recent study reports eating eggs for breakfast as part of a reduced calorie diet helped overweight women lose […]

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