There are very few bodily occurrences that are more annoying than bloating, and if you deal with it on a regular basis, it can really ruin your week! Not only does bloating feel bad, but sometimes it can make us look larger or bulkier than we actually are. If you suffer from chronic bloating, there… Read More
Author: Amanda A. Kostro Miller, RD, LDN
Amanda A. Kostro Miller is a Registered Dietitian from Chicago with experience in nutrition counseling, weight loss and medical nutrition therapy. Early on in her career, she worked with with United States veterans, patients with eating disorders and those with a variety of acute and chronic diseases. She currently writes nutrition content for websites, blogs and medical software. Amanda also creates podcasts, meal plans and weight loss guides for a variety of audiences.
Aside from nutrition, Amanda is a military wife and technically-trained professional dancer who performs worldwide.
If you’ve recently been told that your triglycerides are too high, you may be concerned about the associated risks and are unsure how to fix the problem. In short, triglycerides are fat molecules that circulate in the blood. A normal amount of triglycerides in the blood is 150mg/dL or less. If your triglycerides are over… Read More
Weight loss is a common goal for many people. If it’s so common, why isn’t there a clear-cut way to lose weight? When you look online or ask your friends, weight loss methodologies vary from extreme diets to complete lifestyle changes. Are extreme changes the best way to lose weight? As a Registered Dietitian, I… Read More