Nicole Grant, RD
Your 16:8 Intermittent-Fasting 7-Day Meal Plan
Embarking on the 16:8 intermittent-fasting meal plan offers a unique approach to health and wellness. By focusing on nutritious, minimally processed foods during your 8-hour eating window, you can maximize the effects…
10 Delicious Meal Ideas for Intermittent Fasting
Looking for meal ideas for intermittent fasting that are both nutritious and delicious? Never scramble to whip something up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner again with these dietitian-approved meals. Easy Meal Ideas…
How to Pair Mindful Eating with Mindful Fasting
While seemingly opposites, both fasting and mindful eating are time-tested approaches to nutrition. Alone, each can provide unique benefits. Together, they work synergistically to improve your whole-body health, with benefits ranging from…
Exploring the Mental-Health Benefits of Fasting
Fasting isn’t just about the body! If you’re interested in improving your mental health, consider fasting as a tool. The Mental Benefits of Fasting Many people embrace fasting for its physical benefits,…
What Is 18:6 Intermittent Fasting + How to Start?
Let’s face it: No one has time for complicated health solutions. While getting (and staying) healthy is never quick nor easy, your wellness journey should be sustainable for your lifestyle. The amazing…
What’s the Best Diet for Your Gut Microbiome?
The gut microbiome has gained significant attention in recent years for its profound impact on our health. Emerging research suggests that nurturing a healthy gut microbiome can play a crucial role in…
Fasting to Reset and Heal the Digestive System
Fasting has long been recognized as a powerful practice for improving overall health and well-being. Beyond its effects on weight management and metabolism, fasting offers specific benefits for resetting and rejuvenating the…
Expert Insights from Cynthia Thurlow, NP: Fasting, Nutrition, and Women’s Health
As interviewed by Nicole Grant, RDN Cynthia Thurlow wants you to know that intermittent fasting can change your life. And also: You probably need to eat more protein. Cynthia Thurlow, NP, is…
How to Adjust Your Nutrition to Slow Aging
Aging is inevitable, but the speed at which you experience its effects doesn’t need to be. Consider the age-old car metaphor: If you fill it up with poor-quality gas, neglect changing the…
Your Weight-Loss Toolkit: Essentials for Long-Term Success
Maybe your weight has fluctuated for years, or maybe you’re noticing a few extra pounds that have crept on for the first time. No matter where you are in your weight-loss journey,…
Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 50: Benefits + Where to Start
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that involves alternating periods of fasting and eating. It has demonstrated a wide range of health benefits, including weight loss, improved metabolic health, and increased…
Why Health Fads and Cure-Alls Don’t Work — and What to Do Instead
Improving your health can be tough — so tough that only 6.8% of U.S. adults are considered to be in excellent cardiometabolic health. On the long road to health, it’s easy to feel…
