Cathy Garrard

Brooklyn, New York

Writer at Freelance

Health Journalist at Lose It

Articles

Are Food Dyes Bad for Your Health? Here’s What You Need to Know

1 month ago | loseit.com | Cathy Garrard

Food GroupsThese are the healthiest ways to indulge your sweet tooth, according to RDs and Lose It! users who lost 50 or more pounds. Food GroupsWhen your sweet tooth strikes, here’s what to reach for to stay on track with your health and weight loss goals. Food GroupsIf bacon and deli meats make frequent appearances on your kitchen table, you might be getting too much processed meat in your diet. Here’s what experts have to say about these common foods.
3 Things You Should Know About the Flu Shot When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

2 months ago | msn.com | Cathy Garrard

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How to Ease Back Into a Workout Routine After Taking a Long Break

Jan 17, 2025 | msn.com | Cathy Garrard |Kara Andrew

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How to Ease Back Into a Workout Routine After Taking a Long Break

Jan 17, 2025 | loseit.com | Cathy Garrard

No matter how committed you once were to exercise, it can be a struggle to get back into it if you fall out of your routine. Although this can be particularly true after the holiday season, when festive parties and gatherings are far more alluring than lifting weights and counting steps, there can be other reasons you’ve stopped going to the gym or exercising at home. Maybe you’re returning from an injury or are trying to ease into a routine after a busy period.
Health Experts Say You Should Be Following These 2025 Weight Loss, Fitness, and Nutrition Trends

Jan 10, 2025 | loseit.com | Cathy Garrard

The start of a new year is a great opportunity to revitalize your healthy-living approach, regardless of whether you want to call it a New Year’s resolution. We scoured the fitness and nutrition trends that are predicted to be all the rage in 2025 — and we talked to top trainers and nutritionists to determine which ones they think we should all lean into. These ideas aren’t just fads; they can be game-changers for your better-body goals all year long. 1.
7 High-Protein Snacks to Grab When You’re Busy and on the Go

Nov 6, 2024 | msn.com | Cathy Garrard |Reyna Franco

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7 High-Protein Snacks to Grab When You’re Busy and on the Go

Nov 6, 2024 | loseit.com | Cathy Garrard

Many dietitians agree on the importance of increasing protein intake when you’re reducing calories. “A little more protein can help us maintain muscle — which helps boost metabolism,” says Isabel Maples, a registered dietitian nutritionist who is based in Haymarket, Virginia. One study found that people on a caloric restriction with moderately higher protein intake retained more lean muscle mass, which can help you lose weight and improve your body composition.
9 Quick ‘Exercise Snacks’ to Boost Your Health and Support Weight Loss

Sep 18, 2024 | loseit.com | Cathy Garrard

Even if your schedule is too packed to suit up in workout gear and drive to the gym for an hour-long class, there are still plenty of ways to achieve more daily movement. And exercise pros agree it’s extremely important to do that. “Creating more active moments within the day will help to improve mood, function, movement, and more,” says Catherine Tuppo, a physical therapist and program coordinator of the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Stony Brook Medicine in New York.
7 Healthy Protein Sources RDs Always Keep in Their Kitchens

Sep 6, 2024 | msn.com | Cathy Garrard |Reyna Franco

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Need Constipation Relief? Eat These 7 Fiber-Rich Foods

Aug 29, 2024 | loseit.com | Cathy Garrard

NutrientsProtein quality matters. Here’s what to know about the different types of this macronutrient. NutrientsThe benefits of eating apples are numerous, thanks in part to their fiber and antioxidant content. Learn about the nutritional benefits of different types of apples, the best apples for health, and more. NutrientsIt’s not as simple as grabbing any old product off the supermarket shelf. Here’s what experts want you to consider before purchasing a protein powder to supplement your diet.