Most Popular Books by RDN

Whitney’s Understanding Nutrition is a comprehensive and balanced undergraduate text for introductory nutrition courses. Along with clear scientific principles, the reader-friendly text teaches students about how science affects healthy diet choices. The market-leading ANZ edition of Understanding Nutrition has a solid reputation for making it easier for students to understand nutrition science and application via metric units and regional issues, images and foods. Instructor resources include instructor''s guide, PowerPoints and Test Bank. Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform. Learn more about the online tools au.cengage.com/mindtap

Lose weight and lower your blood pressure with a DASH diet and exercise plan Learn how to better manage your weight by combining the naturally balanced DASH diet with simple but effective lifestyle changes. Featuring a full meal plan as well as guides for exercise, dealing with stress, and even improving your sleep, this standout among diet books for weight loss gives you the tools for long-term health. This DASH diet guide includes: A 28-day plan—Skip the research and guesswork with a complete overview of the DASH diet and weeks of guided meals, with simple tips and instructions to get you started. A holistic approach—Stay on course with exercise charts and habit trackers that let you record your progress and see where you''re succeeding and where you need a little help. Tasty recipes—Going DASH doesn''t mean giving up your favorites. Learn health-conscious ways to whip up everything from Crispy Fish Sandwiches to Sweet Potato Pancakes. Live your healthiest life with this complete guide to the DASH diet.

"If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, you are aware of the health risks and the importance of eating well. A plant-based eating approach can help you live with and manage your diagnosis. This does not mean you need to shelve your taste buds or spend all your free time chopping and prepping. As award-winning cookbook author Jackie Newgent, a registered dietician nutritionist and classically trained chef knows and shows you here, you can enjoy scrumptious, healthful meals without spending hours in the kitchen! In The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook, you will find over 125 recipes that follow today''s current nutrition therapy guidelines. They include: party apps and snacks; salads and sides; hearty main dishes; soups and stews; bowls and skillet meals; desserts and drinks. With abundant tips and simple menus, you''ll discover a flexible, diabetes-friendly recipe guide that is not overly focused on calories, carb-counting, or other strict parameters. There''s no need to have a separate menu for your family and friends. Everyone will benefit from the deliciousness The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook will bring to the table -- and the good health it will bring to your life!"--Back cover.

Increase your fiber intake—and achieve your health goals—with this guide featuring 40 easy recipes, meal plans, and helpful tips for meeting your daily fiber needs. Discover the secret to successful dieting, good nutrition, and a healthy gut! Want to lose weight? Eat more fiber. Looking to lower your cholesterol? Eat more fiber. Need to reduce your risk of colon cancer? Eat more fiber. Want to prevent diabetes? Eat more fiber. Want to stop overeating? Eat more fiber. Bottom line? Eat more fiber! The food we eat is what powers our bodies—the better we eat, the better we look, feel and perform. Yet less than 5% of Americans are getting the recommended amount of fiber per day—a vital nutrient that can do many things from regulating blood sugar to lowering cholesterol to creating a healthy gut. The Fiber Effect is your guide to meeting your daily fiber needs and so much more. • A detailed overview of the vital role fiber plays in our body • Helpful tables that lay out what to eat and when • 40 delicious fiber-filled recipes that anyone can enjoy • Weekly meal plans to create a complete, fiber-rich diet • Tips and tricks to help anyone increase their fiber intake Because foods rich in fiber typically contain a wealth of other healthy nutrients, increasing your fiber intake means increasing the overall quality of your diet. That’s the fiber effect—better health through fiber.

Stock your fridge with meals that taste great and reduce inflammation Inflammation is at the root of numerous health conditions. An anti-inflammatory diet can play a key role in reducing inflammation and restoring vitality to the body. Anti-Inflammatory Diet Meal Prep makes it easy to receive the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet with 6 weeks of meal prep ideas and 84 delicious, whole-food recipes. This anti inflammatory cookbook offers step-by-step instructions on shopping, prepping, and cooking tasty, nutritious meals. Following the week-by-week meal plan, your fridge will be stocked with multiple healthy dishes, ready to be heated and enjoyed. Keep your taste buds happy with over 80 delightful recipes including sweet and crunchy ginger-berry granola, tangy lemony lentil salad, and hearty baked salmon cakes. It''s easy to maintain a daily, anti-inflammatory diet when you have satisfying, whole-food meals at the ready! Discover simple meal prep techniques to keep your fridge stocked with this delicious anti-inflammatory cookbook.

Secrets of a Kosher Girl integrates the ancient principles of a kosher diet and lifestyle with proven weight-loss strategies emphasizing whole foods, or "clean eating." This easy-to-follow 21-day diet and exercise plan results in an average loss of 6 to 11 pounds and improvements in mood, muscle mass, and energy, along with cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Beth lost weight on her proven program and shows how you can too. First, you’ll discover how to prepare your mind, body, and pantry to follow the diet successfully, and how it’s important to have the strong discipline and intuitive eating techniques inherent in a kosher diet to condition your mind. Next, Beth explains how physical activity is not only important to health and weight loss, but how this concept has been around since biblical times. Last, Beth provides everything you need to start the program: 21 days of meal plans, recipes, and daily fitness goals, with motivational quotes to inspire you along the way. Lose weight the kosher way!

Heal Heartburn and Lose Weight, Naturally If you suffer from acid reflux, you’re not alone. More than 50 million Americans have GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, and while antacids can be effective for short-term relief, they can also cause dangerous medical conditions if they’re used for more than the recommended fifty days at a time. Luckily, The Acid Reflux Solution offers a simple plan to help you gradually and safely reduce—and eventually eliminate—the need for pills while alleviating your heartburn. In this combination medical guide and cookbook, gastroenterologist Jorge E. Rodriguez, MD, has teamed up with registered dietitian and food writer Susan Wyler to present a three-step program to heal heartburn naturally. This isn’t a formal diet plan—no calorie counting required—but you’ll probably shed some pounds while following The Acid Reflux Solution because these recipes were designed for good health. In fact, Dr. Jorge has not only healed his own heartburn since developing this plan, but he has also lost more than 30 pounds! In step one you make some simple lifestyle modifications, like raising the head of your bed, loosening your belt, and eating less but more often. These are easily achievable goals that you can start working on today. In step two, you start eating to avoid reflux. With 100 high-fiber, low-fat, portion-controlled recipes to choose from, this step is the most delicious—and surprising. The list of foods that actually trigger acid reflux is smaller than you might think, which means you can enjoy meals that you probably thought were off limits, like Cuban Black Bean Soup, Grass-Fed Beef and Portobello Blue Cheese Burgers, Asian Barbecued Chicken, and even Spaghetti and Meatballs. In the final step, you reduce the dosage and frequency of the medications you were taking to control your heartburn because you won’t need them anymore. The Acid Reflux Solution combines the latest medical research with reflux-friendly recipes to help you feel great, lose weight, and live heartburn free.

Minimize the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause naturally through a sustainable, enjoyable eating plan, physical activity, and other beneficial lifestyle habits Menopause is uncharted territory for women, and it can be difficult to know how to ease the effects of hormonal changes that can often start in your 40s. With honesty and optimism, The Menopause Diet Plan encourages a positive, fad-free approach to managing your physical and emotional health during perimenopause and menopause. It highlights current scientific knowledge about the best diet and lifestyle choices to manage your weight; keep your heart, brain, and bones healthy; and decrease the risk for cancer and other chronic conditions. It also offers natural strategies to help diminish hot flashes, manage sleep difficulties and mood swings, improve energy, and more. The Menopause Diet Plan takes a unique approach to eating before, during, and after menopause. Registered dietitians Hillary Wright and Elizabeth Ward provide a customizable, plant-based eating plan that is rich in protein, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients, moderate in carbohydrates, and low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. Balancing evidence-based advice with real-life circumstances and personal experience, it combines the best of the world''s healthiest diets with the latest nutrition research for women in the menopause transition. Recipes such as Peanut Butter Smoothie, Chicken Italiano, and Chocolate Oatmeal Energy Balls make it easier to eat delicious, satisfying foods that nourish your body. With a comprehensive approach to better health, The Menopause Diet Plan helps women take charge of their well-being and live life to the fullest.

Create healthy habits for long-lasting weight loss Dropping a few pounds quickly with the latest trendy diet can be exciting—but keeping pounds off for good comes from establishing healthy habits. Achieve your weight loss goals with this book''s simple lifestyle changes that promote mindful meal planning, clean eating, and healthy living. Build better habits—Infuse your everyday life with easy, healthy habits like drinking enough water, exercising, and eating more fiber to keep you moving in the right direction. Watch your progress—A daily weight loss tracker lets you record your actions to see the success of your health journey. Understand routine and wellness—Create a regular routine that makes it easier to eat right, get quality sleep, and feel more in control of your choices. Achieve your health goals one day at a time with this essential weight loss book.

Charlise and the Snickerdoodle by Tiffany N. Johnson-Largent, Ph.D., RDN, LD Charlise and the Snickerdoodle is an amazing story about a young girl named Charlise who is given a new sweet treat, which is a Snickerdoodle cookie. Charlise is so excited and wants to share the name of her new sweet treat with her family in hopes of getting more, but finds herself having difficulty pronouncing “Snickerdoodle.” With the help of her big sister, Kimberly, Charlise learns how to pronounce Snickerdoodle in a fun and exciting way that exercises her brain and body.

Help your heart by eating right: Over 100 easy and delicious recipes for cardiac patients on the road to having a healthier, stronger heart If you are looking to eat healthier and still enjoy mealtime, open your kitchen to The Cardiac Recovery Cookbook. This indispensable companion to The Cardiac Recovery Handbook contains over 100 quick, easy, and delicious recipes, all approved by the National Institutes of Health, to help cardiac patients eat well on the road to wellness. Whether you want a quick meal, a nutritious dinner, or a heart-healthy dessert, this book is packed with great tasting recipes the whole family can enjoy. All the recipes are reduced in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and come complete with detailed nutritional information. Eat to your heart’s content with The Cardiac Recovery Cookbook.

Mr. and Mrs. Nibbles want a healthy diet for their little Nora, but she will only eat cheese and crackers. She sits at the table, stubbornly refusing to eat anything that is not her favorite, and her parents are at their wits’ end. What to do? What to do? Does this picky eater sound familiar? Nora Nibbles offers fun suggestions to encourage kids to try new foods. About the Author: A former picky eater herself, Robin Hensch, RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist) wanted to write books that teach nutrition-related topics to children. Growing up, she didn''t really have any nutrition education until high school, where it was simply "fast food = bad." It wasn''t until college and starting work that she ventured out, tried new things, and really learned about nutrition.

Using the latest research in sports nutrition, this handbook helps athletes maximize their performance, expedite recovery, and optimize their health through balanced, plant-based eating. Debunking the myth that a plant-based diet and high-intensity athleticism just don’t mix, The Vegan Athlete''s Nutrition Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone looking to dive deep into the science behind plant-based eating and peak performance. Making the choice to switch to a plant-based diet shouldn''t mean giving up your gains — in fact, incorporating more plant-based foods may even give you an athletic advantage — provided you know how to properly fuel your body while eating vegan. The Vegan Athlete''s Nutrition Handbook features: • Breakdown of key macro and micronutrients in a plant-based diet • The latest information on healthy supplements and dosing • Over 25 flavorful and fueling vegan recipes • Sample meal plans to create nutrient-rich, complete vegan meals • Guidance on the top athletic concerns, including bone health and rapid recovery The book provides expert guidance for everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes, whether you are plant-curious, transitioning to a plant-forward diet, or want to refine your existing plant-based nutrition plan. With easy-to-follow vegan menus, recipes, tips, and tricks that can enhance performance, boost recovery and improve health, there’s no reason not to be a vegan athlete!

Parents and caregivers face the unhealthy messages of the media, advertisements, and peer pressure that negatively influence their children and teens, and they need to take action. In A Healthy Weight, Dr. R. Matheny provides practical advice to mothers and fathers, caregivers, and expectant mothers to prevent or correct obesity in infants, toddlers, children, and teens Based on the authors professional experience in the areas of infant and childhood nutrition and supported by research, she shares a host of health and diet information, including recommended dietary intakes for infants, toddlers, children, and teens; healthy eating practices for children, teens, and the family; healthy physical activity practices; normal growth, evaluating growth, and promoting a healthy weight in infants, toddlers, children, and teens; helping your family become psychologically fit; and setting healthy goals for the family and encouraging participation of children and teens in the familys meal-related activities. Incorporating basic information about foods, diet plans, and examples of healthier lifestyle choices, A Healthy Weight advocates the reinforcement of healthy practices while correcting unhealthy ones on the path to facilitating a fun and satisfying way of life.

Indulge in scrumptious, 30-minute plant-based recipes that deliver the essential nutrients you need for optimal health, from the founder of Food Revolution Network. Are you seeking plant-based recipes that are hearty, homey, delicious, and easy to make? Do you want simple tips to add plenty of essential nutrients to your meals to improve your energy, immune system, and overall health? Ocean Robbins, founder and CEO of Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, decode the nutrients we all need—not just protein, fats, and carbs, but also fiber, omega-3s, and essential minerals like selenium, calcium, and zinc—and provide you with the knowledge to make a plant-based diet work for you. This culinary treasure trove of nutrient-dense, time-efficient recipes offers more than just meals; these wholesome solutions are designed to deliver a variety of nutrients in every bite. In these pages, you will discover: Eight essential nutrients and how to obtain them from plant-based foods How to avoid common nutritional imbalances Over 60 quick meals that are nutritious yet satisfying Whether you''re passionate about a plant-based lifestyle, plant-curious, or anywhere in between, open your eyes to this satisfying world of flavors and wellness.

The no-stress guide to boosting energy and relieving pain with the anti-inflammatory diet It''s possible to reverse chronic inflammation and improve overall health through simple dietary changes, and The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners breaks the process down into simple, actionable steps that anyone can take—starting today. With easy recipes and weekly shopping lists, this essential anti-inflammatory diet cookbook makes it easy for you to start and follow an anti-inflammatory diet that can help you strengthen your immune system, relieve pain, ease healing, and feel more satisfied and energized every day! Learn the basics of an anti-inflammatory diet—Find guidelines from a registered dietician, including an anti-inflammatory foods list that covers which foods can soothe inflammation and which ones to avoid. Easy meal prep and planning—A 2-week meal plan takes you through exactly what to cook and eat for every meal as you get started, so there''s no stress or guesswork. Quick and tasty cooking—Beyond the meal plan, you''ll find plenty of healthy recipes to try, most of which only require about 5 main ingredients—from roast chicken with a side of white beans to a hearty lentil and beet salad. Eat and live better with The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners.

A practical, empowering guide to managing and reversing prediabetes through diet and exercise, from a registered dietitian—now revised and updated for 2024! Affecting 96 million Americans, prediabetes often develops into full-blown type 2 diabetes, one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Increasingly diagnosed by doctors, prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are elevated, but not yet high enough to be labeled diabetes. While diabetes cannot be cured, prediabetes can be reversed, so it is critical to take action at an early stage. In straightforward, jargon-free language, The Prediabetes Diet Plan explains insulin resistance (the underlying cause of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes) and offers a comprehensive strategy of diet and lifestyle change, which has been proven more effective than medication. With sections on meal planning, grocery shopping, dining out, supplements, and exercise, this book empowers you to make healthier everyday choices that can effect real change on your insulin levels and overall well-being.