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    Does eating healthy food make you feel better?
    Lyssandra Guerra
    Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
    Lyssandra Guerra is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and the Founder of Native Palms Nutrition based in Oakland, California. She has over five years of nutrition coaching experience and specializes in providing support to overcome digestive issues, food sensitivities, sugar cravings, and other related dilemmas. She received her holistic nutrition certification from the Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in 2014.
    Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
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    Yes! Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to improve your energy levels and mood. When your body digests healthy nutrients, it has an easier time regulating blood sugar levels, producing energy, and stabilizing your hormones. You will undoubtedly feel better if you start eating a healthy diet!
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    Is healthy eating better than dieting?
    Tara Coleman
    Clinical Nutritionist
    Tara Coleman is a Clinical Nutritionist who has a private practice in San Diego, California. With over 15 years of experience, Tara specializes in sports nutrition, body confidence, and immune system health and offers personalized nutrition, corporate wellness, and online learning courses. She received a BS in Biology from James Madison University and spent six years in the pharmaceutical industry as an analytical chemist before founding her practice. Tara has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, and Dr. Oz The Good Life as well as in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Self, and Runner’s World.
    Clinical Nutritionist
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    It really depends on what we mean when we use the word "dieting." If we're talking about following a fad diet, like the Atkins or Keto diet, then yes, healthy eating is always going to be a better option. But if you're talking about dieting in terms of just controlling your portions and eating a balanced diet, then it's kind of the same thing as healthy eating, right?
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    How can I make my child eat healthier?
    Shaun Berger, MD
    Board Certified Pediatrician
    Dr. Shaun Berger is a board certified Pediatrician based in the San Diego, California metro area. Dr. Berger provides comprehensive primary care for newborns, children, and adolescents, focusing on preventive medicine. Dr. Berger earned a BA in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego and an MD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Berger then completed a residency at the UCSF/Fresno Community Medical Centers/Valley Children’s Hospital where he was elected Chief Resident. He has been awarded the UCSF Foundation Award and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
    Board Certified Pediatrician
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    Some children are more sensitive to textures than others. So if your child doesn't like steamed carrots, try serving them raw instead.
  • Question
    What is unhealthy eating?
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
    Registered Dietitian
    Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Claudia specializes in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss. She works at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences center, and has been working there since 2015. Before her current role, she worked as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she completed her 1200 hour dietetic internship. She received a BS in Nutrition Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University.
    Registered Dietitian
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    Unhealthy eating is a diet high in sugar, fat, and salt. This may lead to long-term health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
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    Is it healthy to eat anything or as much as I want but until 6 pm only? For example, when the clock strikes at 6, I would only drink water until I go to sleep.
    Patricia Somers, RD, PhD
    Registered Dietitian
    Patricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
    Registered Dietitian
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    No. While not eating at night is a good idea, you should be eating a healthy diet all day long.
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    What if I don't think about it before I eat the "naughty food"?
    Claudia Carberry, RD, MS
    Registered Dietitian
    Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Claudia specializes in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss. She works at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences center, and has been working there since 2015. Before her current role, she worked as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she completed her 1200 hour dietetic internship. She received a BS in Nutrition Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University.
    Registered Dietitian
    Expert Answer
    Being mindful about your food purchases and choices is the best place to start. Make the unhealthy choices harder to get by not bringing them into your home. Take time to plan out what you will eat before eating it and keep a food journal to track your actual intake.
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    What kind of food should I eat to be healthier?
    Joel Warsh, MD
    Board Certified Pediatrician
    Dr. Joel Warsh is a board certified Pediatrician and the Owner & Founder of Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine in Los Angeles, California. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Warsh specializes in holistic and integrative medicine. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Community Health, and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Thomas Jefferson Medical College, where he was elected president of the Jefferson Pediatric Society. Dr. Warsh then completed his Pediatric Residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA), where he received the George Donnell Society Research Fellow.
    Board Certified Pediatrician
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    Opt for real foods that came from the ground—avoid anything with sugar, chemicals, dyes, or preservatives. You can even plant your own garden at your house or apartment.
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