The holidays are upon us. Yes, you made it through Thanksgiving but you still have three more weeks filled with cookies and desserts at office parties, holiday happy hours and family gatherings.

If we could all pack leftover pizza and Pop-Tarts for lunch every day, we’d probably complain about packing lunches a whole lot less. But since that wouldn’t be exactly, well, “healthy,” we reached out to Philadelphia-area nutritionists to find out what they pack for lunch. Spoiler alert: lean proteins and vegetables are pretty popular. But if your packed lunches need a little inspiration, look no further than the healthy, nutritionist-approved options below.

The holidays are upon us. Yes, you made it through Thanksgiving but you still have three more weeks filled with cookies and desserts at office parties, holiday happy hours and family gatherings.

Ah, the sounds of Yom Kippur. The silence of deep prayer and meditation during services. The shuffle of feet as people sit and stand intermittently as they reflect and atone for the past year.

To provide you with the timely, credible, in-depth resources you need to eat healthy, get fit, raise a family and be a smart health consumer, we have a panel of experts from around the Philadelphia region, who include these regular contributors.

Alcohol and weight loss don’t usually mix as seamlessly as vodka and club soda but that doesn’t mean socializing and losing weight have to be worlds apart.

Health professionals like myself can rattle off tons of reasons why drinking too much alcohol can impede weight loss but I’m sure you don’t want to listen to that speech with only a few weeks left of summer. So instead, I’ll share my favorite strategy to help you strike the perfect healthy balance whether you’re at Center City Sips, a backyard barbecue or down the shore. All you have to do is ask yourself these questions:

In recent years, the consumption of cow’s milk has declined rapidly as milk from soy, almond, coconut and other dairy alternatives has become increasingly popular. This shift away from traditional dairy is likely due to upticks in veganism, lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or other personal preferences.

 If you've been to a grocery store lately, there's a good chance that you encountered a large, green and spiky fruit sitting next to other tropical produce. It's called a jackfruit and it's something you'll be seeing lots more of the bulbous fruit can be used for both savory and sweet dishes depending on its ripeness. Because of its size, however, it can be an incredibly intimidating food. Not only can it weigh up to 50 pounds, but it has a thick, green rind surrounding the fleshy inside (luckily, it's also available prepped—in a can or in the refrigerated section). Here's the healthy scoop on the trendy fruit you may not have tried before.

Between holiday parties and, well, let’s face it, 2021 itself, you may have been drinking a bit more than was wise at the end of last year. So, as the new year approached, you may have made the decision to forgo alcohol altogether for the month of January.

The prospect of losing weight can be mysterious to some and nearly impossible to others. I get it. You could spend countless hours at the gym, avoid processed foods and eat lots of vegetables, but the scale still won’t budge. While you may think you're doing everything right, there are a few seemingly “healthy” habits that may be to blame.

Last year, Philadelphia’s city government passed a tax on soda, which took effect at the beginning of this year. The fight over its passage and the tumult caused by its enforcement propelled the dry issue of municipal taxation to national news. As Fox News reported last month, “Philadelphia’s experience could shape how the soda tax debate plays out across the country.” It should also influence the conversation over the endless spiral of taxing and spending in America’s mismanaged, one-party big cities.

Between holiday parties and, well, let’s face it, 2021 itself, you may have been drinking a bit more than was wise at the end of last year. So, as the new year approached, you may have made the decision to forgo alcohol altogether for the month of January.

Learn all about a healthy diet and which ones can help for specific alignments.

Between holiday parties and, well, let’s face it, 2021 itself, you may have been drinking a bit more than was wise at the end of last year. So, as the new year approached, you may have made the decision to forgo alcohol altogether for the month of January.

Editor’s Note: Philadelphia is a foodie's paradise, with more great restaurants and fun bars than we can count. But for those watching their weight, dining out in Philly can feel overwhelming. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to ruin your healthy eating goals to enjoy our city’s booming restaurant scene.

Grocery shopping in the time of coronavirus has been … a whirlwind to say the least. There’s been an increase in what people are calling “panic buying,” which basically means folks are stockpiling food and supplies. Despite this, grocery stores are doing their best to keep in-demand items on shelves, with some even closing overnight to allow for restocking time.

Grocery shopping in the time of coronavirus has been … a whirlwind to say the least. There’s been an increase in what people are calling “panic buying,” which basically means folks are stockpiling food and supplies. Despite this, grocery stores are doing their best to keep in-demand items on shelves, with some even closing overnight to allow for restocking time.

“What insurance do you have?”

This is one of the first questions I ask when talking to individuals who inquire about my services as a registered dietitian.

The unofficial start of summer — Memorial Day — kicks off this weekend and since many of us have been hibernating all winter, it’s time to jumpstart a lifestyle change to lose weight and feel your absolute best! To initiate behavior change for quick weight loss, I always encourage my clients to utilize the 3 P’s: Plan, Purchase and Prep.

Editor’s Note: Philadelphia is a foodie's paradise, with more great restaurants and fun bars than we can count. But for someone watching their weight, dining out in Philly can feel overwhelming. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to ruin your healthy eating goals to enjoy our city’s booming restaurant scene.