We’ve All Heard the Phrase ‘Skinny Fat’—But What Does It Actually Mean, and What Can You Do About It? 

by drsstephenson | Aug 23, 2021 | parade

(Image sourced from Parade) Kaitlin Vogel / August 11, 2021 We’re all familiar with the phrase “skinny fat,” which sounds a bit contradictory and confusing. How can you be both? And what does it actually mean? The pandemic caused everyone to freeze gym memberships,...

Trying to Cut Back on Salt? Here Are 14 High-Sodium Foods to Avoid

by drsstephenson | Jul 22, 2021 | parade

(Images sourced from Parade) Kaitlin Vogel / July 22, 2021 Let’s face it: Like sugar, salt makes everything taste better. While sodium is an essential mineral that helps our bodies function, you can definitely have too much of a good thing: Excess sodium intake is...

Looking to Give Your Metabolism a Boost? Look No Further Than These 20 Foods 

by drsstephenson | Jul 1, 2021 | parade

(Images source by Parade) By Kaitlin Vogel / June 24, 2021 At one point or other, you’ve probably wondered what you can do to boost your metabolism. After all, the faster your metabolism, the more calories you burn—so when your metabolism is fast, it’s easier to...

Fatigued and Having a Hard Time Concentrating? You May Be Dealing With Brain Fog—Here’s How to Get Rid of It 

by drsstephenson | Jun 23, 2021 | parade

(Image sourced from Parade) By Kaitlin Vogel / June 17, 2021 During times of high stress, it’s normal to lose a bit of focus and lack some clarity. However, when this feeling—often known as brain fog—becomes a regular occurrence, it could signal an underlying health...

Get Ready to Whip up a Kale Salad for Dinner, Because These 10 Health Benefits Are Hard to Turn Down

by drsstephenson | Jun 8, 2021 | parade

(Image sourced form Parade) By Kaitlin Vogel / June 5, 2021 Yes, all veggies are healthy, but kale is in a league of its own. A well-known nutritional powerhouse in the wellness world, nutritionists and dietitians highly recommend incorporating kale into your diet...

Get Ready to Fill up That Grocery Cart, Because We Found 20 Doctor-Approved Foods That Fight Infection

by drsstephenson | May 27, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine, parade

(All images sourced from Parade) By Kaitlin Vogel / May 20, 2021 With COVID posing such a threat over the past year, a strong immune system has been top of mind. Even though more people are getting vaccinated (yay!), being able to fight infection can always come in...