Janis Jibrin

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Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D., Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board Member, is the lead nutritionist for thebestlife.com, and a contributing editor for Self Magazine. Her latest books include The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-diabetes (2009) and the upcoming Living Your Best Life: Losing Weight, Staying Motivated and Being Happy (2011). Ms. Jibrin is a registered dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition. Education • BS: Foreign Service, Georgetown University • MS: University of Maryland, College Park Internship: • Georgetown Univ. Hospital, Washington DC Certification • Registered Dietitian

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nutrition & dietetics

Affiliation:

Contributing Editor, Self Magazine

Location:

Washington, DC
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Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:

'Western' Diet Not the Way to Age Well

WEDNESDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- A new British study provides further evidence that eating a so-called "Western" diet may not be good for you in the long run.

People who eat this kind of diet -- which includes fried and sweet foods, processed and red meat, refined grains and high-...Full Article
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Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:

Is red meat good for my health?

Red meat has a lot of strikes against it. For starters, it's high in iron. Though we need iron... Full Post

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Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:

Does frozen produce have much nutritional value?

You’ll be happy to know that in some cases, frozen produce is even more nutritious than... Full Post

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Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:

How can I help my child maintain a healthy weight?

About 17 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 19 are overweight - nearly double the number... Full Post

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What are the health benefits of coriander?

In my experience, coriander is a little like rap or hip-hop music - people either love it or they...Full Post

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Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:

Could Chocolate's Antioxidants Boost Brain Function?

MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A cocoa drink rich in flavanols -- the same antioxidants found in chocolate -- may help people with mild memory problems improve their brain function, according to Italian researchers.

Flavanols are found in tea, grapes, red wine, apples and especiall...Full Article
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