Top 15 Ask the RD Posts of 2016

Nutrition has been top of mind for many during 2016!  Healthy Dining’s dietitians have received a variety of questions about how to make the best choices at restaurants as part of a healthier lifestyle and we’ve rounded up some of the top answers.  

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Nutrition has been top of mind for many during 2016!  Healthy Dining’s dietitians have received a variety of questions about how to make the best choices at restaurants as part of a healthier lifestyle and we’ve rounded up some of the best answers.  Here are the top 15 Ask the RD posts to give you a jump start on New Year’s resolutions and help you eat make healthier choices at restaurants:

  1. What’s the Best Pho to Order? Pho is hot!  The good news is that it can also be a great choice when you follow these tips.
  2. Which Foods Help Reduce Inflammation? Chronic inflammation in the body has been linked to a variety of health conditions. These foods can help you reduce inflammation in a delicious way.
  3. What are the Best Foods for Cold and Flu Season? This popular topic is on just about everyone’s mind this time of year.  Treat yourself well and your immune system a boost with these foods.
  4. What is a Functional Food? We’re hearing more and more headlines and questions about these foods.  Here’s what you need to know.
  5. What are the Healthy Options at Mexican Restaurants? Mexican food is a fan favorite.  Here’s how to order the best choices.
  6. What Foods Can Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? More and more research is coming out about foods like these and their preventative powers when it comes to Alzheimer’s Disease.
  7. How Do I Order the Best Sandwich? Great for lunch or dinner, follow these tips to order a healthier sandwich that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
  8. What’s the Best Diet for Weight Loss? Healthy Dining’s dietitians weigh in on the many diets out there promising weight loss and a leaner you.
  9. What Are the Best Heart Healthy Choices at Vietnamese Restaurants? Tastes are trending more towards world cuisines, including Vietnamese fare.  Follow these tips to make the best choices.
  10. How to Get Back on Track After a Weekend Splurge? It happens to all of us.  Here’s how to get back on track with your healthy lifestyle.
  11. What Should I Eat After a Workout? It’s not just eating to fuel your fitness now.  Here’s how to replenish your energy stores for your next workout.
  12. Whose Nutrition Advice Should I Follow? These days, it can be confusing to find the real experts.  Here’s how to find the trained professionals for the most accurate and safe nutrition information.
  13. What Are Restaurants Doing to Make Menus Healthier? You’ve asked, and restaurants have answered.  Here are some of the healthy changes you may be seeing on restaurant menus these days.
  14. Foods to Lower Blood Pressure? Heart health relies on a healthy blood pressure.  These foods can help manage it in a very tasty way.
  15. Which Foods Can Help Prevent Cancer? So many of us are touched by cancer these days, making it a top concern.  The good news is that, according to science, foods like these can help reduce our risk.