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Expected changes to Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2020
The guidelines are updated by congressional mandate every five years, and they are slated for another revision in 2020. Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires told WTOP some of the things the public can expect in the coming update.
3 weeks ago -
Can vitamins and minerals really improve your eyesight?
Sally Squires, a writer for the Lean Plate Club blog, offered some do’s and don’ts for those hoping to add vitamins and minerals to their supplements list to improve their eyesight.
4 weeks ago -
Is edible marijuana safe for pregnant women?
The rising popularity of edible marijuana raises some questions, especially when it comes to pregnant women.
1 month ago -
‘Literally a wake-up call’ — lack of sleep is a public heath problem
One-third of U.S. adults “are walking around not having had enough sleep,” Lean Plate Club blogger Sally Squires tells WTOP. Here’s why that’s a real health problem, and what you can do about it.
1 month ago -
The diet-exercise combination: Don’t blow the benefits of your workout
Lean Plate Club blogger Sally Squires told WTOP that diet and exercise each have a role to play in the quest to lose a few pounds.
2 months ago -
Can bread be a healthy food choice? It depends
American’s attitudes toward the nutritional aspects of bread have gone back and forth over the decades, but Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires told WTOP that if you make informed choices, bread can be a great part of a healthy diet.
3 months ago -
How to keep up with your New Year’s weight loss goal
Weight loss is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but statistics about half of all people who try changing their diet renege on their commitment by the end of January. Lean Plate Club blogger Sally Squires has a few tips on how to stay the course.
3 months ago -
Serving up a feast this Christmas? Don’t forget about food allergies
For millions of Americans, Christmas dinner is a rare chance to get the family together at a single table. But, don’t forget those with food allergies, Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires urged.
4 months ago -
Skipping that festive booze? You have more options than soda and juice
Not everyone can partake, but there are “a surprising number” of non-alcoholic beverage options, said Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires.
4 months ago -
Why you don’t want to diet during the holidays
The holiday season is back with temptations and stress — the perfect combination to add extra pounds. Here with tips on making it through the holiday season without adding weight or feeling like Scrooge is Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club blog.
4 months ago -
Exercising in the cold weather has extra benefits — but you need to take a few precautions
The cold weather is coming, and if you want to continue exercising outside, that means bundling up a bit. There are a lot of benefits, said Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires, but you’ll need to watch out for a few things.
5 months ago -
Just your imagination: How your mind can help you lose weight
It’s called “episodic future thinking,” and studies are showing that imagining can help you lose weight, or achieve any goal. It’s not the same as wishing or wanting, though. Lean Plate Club blogger Sally Squires explains what it’s all about.
5 months ago -
Why Thanksgiving could be a good time to learn about family history
The holidays can be a time for high anxiety, but sharing family stories could help ease that stress and start important conversations about health history. Sally Squires of the Lean Plate Club blog explains.
5 months ago -
Fall brings bright, colorful produce, but how healthy are they?
Pumpkins, butternut squash and all kinds of colorful produce make fall a special season for tables around the D.C. region. Though they’re easy on the eyes, how nutritious are these brightly-hued harvests?
5 months ago -
Toys instead of candy? Tips for giving kids a healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and so is your kids’ large candy hauls. But with these tips from Sally Squires, writer of the Lean Plate Club, your kids’ sugar high doesn’t have to be the scariest thing this Halloween season.
6 months ago
