Dietitian Doris Taber

Jan 1, 2025 | health.usnews.com | Ruben Castaneda |Annika Urban |Dietitian Doris Taber

Key Takeaways of the Acid Reflux Diet Do: Avoid certain foods that are more likely to cause acid reflux symptoms like alcohol, high acid foods, coffee, fried or spicey foods, carbonated beverages and chocolate. Don’t: Stray from the rules or consume foods that trigger your uncomfortable symptoms of heartburn or GERD.

Mar 12, 2024 | health.usnews.com | Ruben Castaneda |Elaine Howley |Dietitian Doris Taber

You are what you eat. It’s long been said that you are what you eat, and nutritional science is increasingly finding that there’s a lot of truth to that axiom. The gut – more specifically, the diverse microbiome of bacteria that reside within it – can have far-reaching health impacts. Research has shown that the gut microbiome even has impacts on cardiovascular health.

Mar 4, 2024 | health.usnews.com | Annika Urban |Dietitian Doris Taber

Greens powders are pulverized blends of vegetables, fruits, minerals and sometimes even probiotics. These powders have taken the wellness world by storm over the past few years. Social media influencers and reviewers claim that these powdered blends have cured their gut problems, skin issues, bloating and more. But these claims don’t have much scientific backing. Here, registered dietitians weigh in on the potential benefits, dangers and alternatives to greens powders.

Nov 27, 2023 | health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |Ruben Castaneda |Dietitian Doris Taber

1/13Balancing desserts with a keto dietThe keto diet entails eliminating nearly all carbs, so enjoying sweet indulgences while on this eating style can be a little challenging. The good news is: It's not impossible. “The key is to choose low-carb options that are made with healthy ingredients,” explains Romane Guerot, a registered dietitian, sports nutritionist and lifestyle coach at Foodvisor, an AI-powered personal nutrition coaching app.

Sep 19, 2023 | health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Dietitian Doris Taber

For your body to survive and thrive, you need food. Once food is in your system, your metabolism takes over, converting food into energy you need for daily life. Calories are a measure of the energy in food, and everyone requires a certain amount for their body to maintain basic, life-sustaining functions, such as breathing, circulating blood and digesting. Consuming too few calories can lead to nutritional deficiencies, while too many calories can lead to obesity.