Vegetables
Kait’s Meal of the Month: Carrot Fries
Editor's Note: Tired of reading why it's important to eat healthy and what your diet should consist of? If you're a STACK reader, you know by now that certain foods [...]
How to Optimize Healthy Budget Eating
Eating to achieve the ideal body doesn't require you to buy the latest organic products. Those food items are usually expensive, and they're often not even the best choices for [...]
The Dangers of Fad Diets
Fad diets may lead to quick weight loss, but they can be extremely dangerous. Young athletes need to eat well-balanced meals with the right nutrients to support intense workouts. That starts with lean proteins [...]
Learn Portion Control
For Meals Protein = Hockey Puck Stick to a three-ounce serving of meat, fish or poultry. It should take up approximately a quarter of your plate. Veggies = Baseball A one-cup serving [...]
3 Ways to Pack a Healthier Lunch
It's lunchtime, your stomach is grumbling and that frozen meal just does not sound appealing for the third time this week. Lunch is always an important meal for student-athletes, especially [...]
Build a Healthier Chipotle Meal
Chipotle has become a popular option for people craving Mexican cuisine who want something quick but healthier than the drive-through. (Prefer to hit Taco Bell instead? Here's what you need [...]
Superfoods of the Holiday Season
Unfortunately, the holiday season is too often seen as a time for splurging and leniency about straying from well-balanced meal plans. Yet fall and winter are the harvest periods for [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Jicama and Jalapeño Peppers
Jicama, or "yam bean," is a root vegetable, originally grown in Central and South America. It has a sweet and crispy texture, similar to a water chestnut. Jicama is extremely [...]
Lose Weight With the "Easy Diet" from Michael Pollan
The food industry does not make dieting easy. If you head to any grocery store, you'll see lots of "fat-free" items claiming to be high in fiber and to reduce [...]
Mediterranean-Style Diet: A Heart-Healthy Way for Athletes to Eat
As a dietitian, I don't love the term "diet," nor do I encourage athletes to follow a strict diet. However, adopting principles of healthy eating can be beneficial by helping people [...]