What's a calorie deficit?
Dietitian Jessica Tilton describes calories as the energy in food, but she also understands that for many of us, they represent so much more.
âWhat we eat is very important; it's personal,â she says. âWe associate so many things with comfort, with love, with family members. Long-term diet change presents challenges because of these associations.â
Perhaps thatâs why the idea of a calorie deficit can feel so much easier...

Electrolytes 101: What to know
Staying hydrated is a health topic that never seems to get less popular â no doubt because of how many of our bodiesâ functions rely on water...
What are free radicals? A dietitian explains
If youâve read dietary or health information, you may have stumbled across the term âfree radicals.â Maybe youâve even heard that free radicals...