September 17, 2021

Purple Carrot Review: A Dietitian’s Honest Take

Purple Carrot is a weekly meal kit delivery service that provides pre-portioned vegan ingredients along with easy-to-follow recipes. Providing unique and flavorful meals, Purple Carrot is perfect if you're looking

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Vegetarian Diets

September 12, 2021

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet: What to Eat, Benefits, and Best Supplements

Lacto-ovo vegetarian is a primarily plant-based diet that excludes meat, poultry, and seafood, but includes eggs and dairy. The word "lacto" refers to milk, and "ovo" refers to eggs. Whether

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Liver Diets

September 5, 2021

Hemochromatosis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Hemochromatosis — or iron overload — is a condition in which your body absorbs and stores too much iron from your diet. This build-up of iron can cause severe liver damage

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Meal Delivery Service Reviews

August 31, 2021

Sunbasket Review: How it Works and Is It Worth It?

Sunbasket is a weekly meal kit delivery service suited for a variety of lifestyles and dietary preferences. However, you may wonder how Sunbasket compares with other popular meal kit delivery services.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Liver Diets

Lung Diets

August 24, 2021

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Diet: What to Eat and Sample Meal Plan

Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a genetic disorder that increases your risk for lung and liver disease. While there is no specific diet for AAT deficiency, eating the right foods and

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

August 18, 2021

CSID Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Congenital sucrase-isomaltase disease (CSID) is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest and absorb sucrose (table sugar) and isomaltase (a type of starch). Consequently, sucrose and starch travel

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Meal Delivery Service Reviews

August 11, 2021

Home Chef Review: How It Works and Is It Worth It?

Home Chef is a weekly subscription meal kit delivery service that aims to bring people together around the dinner table. However, you may wonder how Home Chef compares with other meal

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Bodybuilding Diets

Cancer Diets

August 8, 2021

Weight Gain Diet: Foods to Eat, Tips, Meal Plan, and More

While most people aim to lose weight, others aim to gain weight. For some people, however, gaining weight is more complicated than the common advice to just eat more. This article

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Meal Delivery Service Reviews

August 1, 2021

Blue Apron Review: How It Works and Is It Worth It?

Blue Apron is one of the first meal kit delivery services to the scene, and they vow to make cooking fun and easy. The Blue Apron name came about as a

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Liver Diets

July 25, 2021

Fatty Liver Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Fatty liver disease — also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — is the accumulation of fat in the liver. This fat damages the liver and prevents it from working as

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Heart Diets

July 18, 2021

High Blood Pressure Diet: Foods to Eat, Meal Plan, and More

High blood pressure — or hypertension — is a condition that occurs when the pressure within your blood vessels becomes too high. While not considered a disease, high blood pressure

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Bodybuilding Diets

July 11, 2021

Cutting Diet: Macros, Foods to Eat, and Sample Meal Plan

A cutting diet generally refers to a high-protein, calorie-restricted diet. The diet is popular among bodybuilders for cutting excess body fat in the weeks leading up to a bodybuilding competition. Recreational gym-goers

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

July 4, 2021

EoE Diet: Trigger Foods and How to Follow an Elimination Diet

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus — the tube that connects your throat and stomach. Various substances in food can trigger an immune response that causes

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Meal Delivery Service Reviews

June 27, 2021

Hello Fresh Review: How It Works and Is It Worth It?

HelloFresh is a popular meal kit subscription service that aims to inspire people to get back into the kitchen and fall in love with cooking. However, you may wonder whether HelloFresh's

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Cancer Diets

June 20, 2021

Neutropenic Diet: Is It Harmful or Helpful?

The neutropenic diet is commonly recommended for people with neutropenia, a condition characterized by low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. The diet — also known as the low-bacteria

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

June 13, 2021

Elimination Diet: What It Is and How to Do It

Food allergies and intolerances are common among children and adults. While identifying the food or foods causing the food allergy or intolerance can be difficult, following an elimination diet can

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

June 6, 2021

Lactose Intolerant Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose — the primary sugar in dairy. The condition can cause stomach pain, bloating, excessive gas, and diarrhea with the consumption of too much

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Food Allergy and Intolerance Diets

May 30, 2021

Celiac Disease Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the small intestine. The condition is triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a family of proteins in wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and kamut.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Cancer Diets

May 23, 2021

Dysphagia Diet: Guidelines, Levels, and More

Dysphagia refers to a difficulty in swallowing. People with dysphagia often need the texture of their foods, the thickness of their drinks, or both, modified to promote safe swallowing and good

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Digestive System Diets

April 11, 2021

Full Liquid Diet: What’s Allowed, Meal Plan, and More

A full liquid diet allows all forms of liquids but no solid foods. Your doctor may prescribe the diet as part of a treatment or after a medical procedure like surgery. This

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Bodybuilding Diets

April 4, 2021

Bodybuilding Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and Meal Plan

Bodybuilding is a sport centered around building your body's muscles through weightlifting. Equally as important, eating the right diet allows you to recover from your workouts and provides the nutrients your

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Bodybuilding Diets

March 28, 2021

High Protein Diet: Foods, Benefits, and Safety

Protein has many roles in your body. It helps keep your immune system strong, repairs and builds your body's tissues, transports and stores nutrients, and maintains proper fluid balance. There

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Arthritis Diets

March 9, 2021

Psoriatic Arthritis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis — a disorder that can cause red, scaly patches on the skin. Psoriatic arthritis can cause swollen

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Heart Diets

March 7, 2021

Low Sodium Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Sodium is an essential mineral that helps maintain normal fluid balance and supports nerve and muscle function. While you need some sodium to support these functions, eating too much sodium

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Liver Diets

February 28, 2021

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat accumulates in your liver. It’s a progressive disease that can lead to more severe forms of liver disease such as hepatitis

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Heart Diets

February 21, 2021

Congestive Heart Failure Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Congestive heart failure (CHF), or simply heart failure, is a condition in which your heart doesn’t fill with blood or pump blood as it should. The condition can cause fluid buildup

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Arthritis Diets

February 14, 2021

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that causes swelling, stiffness, and in severe cases, deformity, of the hand, toes, and other joints. The condition can also affect other body systems,

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Bodybuilding Diets

February 7, 2021

GOMAD Diet: Testosterone, Weight Gain, and More

Just as it sounds, the gallon of milk a day (GOMAD) diet involves drinking one gallon of milk per day. Proponents of the diet claim it quickly helps you gain

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Digestive System Diets

January 31, 2021

Gastroparesis Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Gastroparesis is a condition where food moves through your stomach slower than normal. This can cause stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite. These symptoms can adversely affect your quality of life

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Arthritis Diets

January 24, 2021

Gout Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Gout is among the oldest known types of arthritis, which is inflammation of the joints. The condition causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, stiffness, and swollen joints, most often in the

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Heart Diets

January 17, 2021

High Cholesterol Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat that is essential for human life. It's a component of cell membranes and is needed to produce vitamin D and sex hormones

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Liver Diets

January 10, 2021

Wilson’s Disease Diet: What to Eat, Meal Plan, and More

Wilson's disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes excessive amounts of copper to accumulate in your liver, brain, and eyes. Copper is an essential mineral that helps support brain health

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Lung Diets

January 3, 2021

Cystic Fibrosis Diet: What to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The condition causes you to produce thick, sticky mucus that can build up and lead to blockages,

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Digestive System Diets

December 27, 2020

Pancreatitis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Pancreatitis is the damage and inflammation of your pancreas. Your pancreas secretes important enzymes and hormones that help you digest food and regulate blood sugar. This damage and inflammation prevent your

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Liver Diets

December 20, 2020

Liver Cirrhosis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Liver cirrhosis is a disease that occurs when your healthy liver cells become damaged and scarred. This damage and scarring prevent your liver from working properly and can cause many

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Lung Diets

December 13, 2020

COPD Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease where your airways become inflamed from long-term exposure to harmful particles or gases. This inflammation limits airflow and makes breathing difficult. Diet can

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Digestive System Diets

December 6, 2020

Clear Liquid Diet: What’s Allowed, Meal Plan, and More

As the name implies, a clear liquid diet consists only of clear or transparent liquids. Your doctor may prescribe the diet as part of a treatment or as a preparation

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Digestive System Diets

November 29, 2020

GERD Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — also known as heartburn or acid reflux — is a condition that occurs when your stomach contents back up to your esophagus. Your esophagus is the

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN

Digestive System Diets

November 22, 2020

Diverticulitis Diet: Foods to Avoid, Meal Plan, and More

Diverticulitis is the inflammation of small pouches or pockets called diverticula that can form along your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, especially in the large intestine. If you have these pouches, it's called

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD, LN