The holiday season can be a time of overindulgence and mindless eating, especially with the abundance of treats and festive meals. However, mindful eating practices, such as using the hunger scale, can help you maintain a balanced approach and truly enjoy your food without overdoing it. By tuning into your body's hunger and fullness cues, you can make healthier choices ...

As the summer sun beckons us outdoors, it's important to prioritize safety while enjoying the season's many activities. Whether you're lounging by the pool, hiking in the mountains, or hosting a backyard barbecue, these tips can help you stay safe and make the most of your summer.

Carolyn Kleffman, MS. Nutrition Intern at Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center. Christine B. Tenekjian, MPH, RDN at Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center. Protecting ourselves from nutrition misinformation online can be difficult. Testimonials and paid content creators can be very convincing and push products on consumers. Below, you will find strategies to help you determine if information ...

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month; Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide. While medication is often a crucial component of diabetes management, a holistic approach that addresses lifestyle, diet, and mental well-being can significantly enhance overall health. This blog post will explore various holistic ways to manage diabetes, providing practical tips supported by scientific references.

Our emotions and mental well-being are intricately linked to what we consume. Our food can influence our mood, energy levels, and overall mental health. In this blog post, we will explore some scientifically proven foods that can uplift your spirits and enhance your mood. Dark Chocolate Indulging in a small piece of dark chocolate can do wonders for your mood. It stimulates ...

Embarking on a weight loss journey entails physical changes and addressing the psychological and emotional aspects associated with it. Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management recognizes the significance of a holistic approach to weight loss and has a team of licensed behavioral health clinicians. Explore how working with a behavioral health clinician at Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management can significantly enhance ...

Olive oil, often called "liquid gold," has been cherished for centuries for its culinary and medicinal qualities. Beyond its delicious taste and versatility, this extraordinary oil offers a plethora of health benefits that have been supported by scientific research. Let's explore the advantages of adding olive oil to your diet and download the Olive Oil 101 Guide

By Christine B. Tenekjian, RDN, Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center This guide allows you to build a delicious salad that will be a nutritionally balanced, satisfying meal. Most of the salad combinations in this template are 400-600 calories.

1. Start in the upper left box by choosing a salad base.
2. Work across the left column, adding components to your salad

By Elisabetta Politi, RDN, Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center. You are in good company if you raised your eyebrows when you first heard of environmental restructuring. In the world of behavioral change, environmental restructuring refers to modifying the physical environment around someone to influence health outcomes. Re-designing a work cafeteria to emphasize healthy foods is an environmental restructuring. The combination ...

By: Christine B. Tenekjian, MPH, RDN, LDN, NBC-HWC, Dietitian Clinician, Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center, and Kim Ha, Dietetic Intern at Duke Hospital. The holidays seem to be right around the corner as the weather becomes colder and the leaves are changing color. With this, there may be mixed emotions of anxiety, joy, and confusion around food. Anticipating and ...