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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

Specialties:

  • nutrition & dietetics

Affiliation:

  • Contributing Editor, Self Magazine

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin has posted a blog entry: The Weight of Loneliness
    The Weight of Loneliness

    Posted By Janis Jibrin on May 8, 2012

    Yesterday, day three of my chocolate cake craving, I finally gave in. When it lasts this long, it’s usually one of two things: PMS or loneliness. This time around, it was the latter.

    To be honest, I’m not lonely all that often, and when I

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    nemoo bsaiso posted on Janis Jibrin’s wall:
    How can I change the daily cooking more healthy؟
  • Janis Jibrin
    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 from a decade ago. The causes are the same ones their parents face: Too many calories and too little exercise.

    An overweight or obese child has a high likelihood of staying that way through adulthood,...  Full Post
  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:
    How do I know if food contains trans fat?
    "0 grams trans fat!" boasts the label of many margarines, crackers, and other packaged foods. But is it really free of this artery-clogging fat? Turn the package around, and indeed, you'll see a "0 g" after "trans fat" on the nutrition facts panel. But that still doesn't mean the product...  Full Post
  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:
    Is grilled food safe to eat?

    While grilling is an incredibly lean way to cook, it can produce carcinogens (cancer-causing substances). However, use cooking techniques that reduce carcinogens and you should be able to enjoy grilled food about twice a week. First, a little background on the dangerous compounds produced by grilling:

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    Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:
    How can I reduce the fat in my salads and still enjoy them?

    People often order salads, thinking they’re making the healthiest choice, but they can be loaded with fat and calories. So loaded, you might as well have ordered a burger and fries!

    I divide salads into two broad categories: side and main. Side salads are just vegetables with a little dressing, serving

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:
    Can stress make me fat?
    If you’ve ever noticed that the numbers on the scale seem to rise along with your stress levels, you might not be imagining things. Stress can be fattening, according to research on both humans and lab animals. For instance, women who said they were stressed out and/or had higher levels of cortisol (a hormone that rises in times of stress) had...  Full Post
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    Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:
    How much fat can I include in my diet?

    Fortunately, the bad old days of ultra low fat diets are well behind us, and the healthy range of fat is considered anywhere between 20 percent and 35 percent of total calories.  From your question, I gather you’re more likely to be happy at the upper range – 30-to-35-percent - which is along the

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:
    How can I eat healthier on a budget?

    We're all looking for ways to pinch pennies in these tough economical times and fortunately, you don't have to break the bank to eat healthfully. Check out some of my favorite budget staples below. Please note that the prices reflect the Washington D.C.-area where I live-foods in your area may be

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin of The Best Life answered:
    How can I meet my daily calcium needs?
    You need a lot of calcium, and while most American men meet their calcium needs, about 65 percent of American women aren't getting enough. This mineral helps normalize blood pressure, reduces colon cancer risk, builds bone when you're younger, and stems bone loss after age 30. It may also help you maintain...  Full Post
  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin has posted a blog entry: Earth-Friendly Eats
    How green are you? That’s the question I ask myself each year around Earth Day. I recycle, often walk instead of drive, and try to eat more plant-based foods and seafood instead of meat. Not bad, right?

    Actually, I’m not sure how earth-friendly that last one is—I’m usually so focused on choosing seafood that’s

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin has posted a blog entry: Earth-Friendly Eats
    How green are you? That’s the question I ask myself each year around Earth Day. I recycle, often walk instead of drive, and try to eat more plant-based foods and seafood instead of meat. Not bad, right?

    Actually, I’m not sure how earth-friendly that last one is—I’m usually so focused on choosing seafood that’s

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin has posted a blog entry: Earth-Friendly Eats
    How green are you? That’s the question I ask myself each year around Earth Day. I recycle, often walk instead of drive, and try to eat more plant-based foods and seafood instead of meat. Not bad, right?

    Actually, I’m not sure how earth-friendly that last one is—I’m usually so focused on choosing seafood that’s

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin has posted a blog entry: Earth-Friendly Eats
    How green are you? That’s the question I ask myself each year around Earth Day. I recycle, often walk instead of drive, and try to eat more plant-based foods and seafood instead of meat. Not bad, right?

    Actually, I’m not sure how earth-friendly that last one is—I’m usually so focused on choosing seafood that’s

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  • Janis Jibrin
    Janis Jibrin has posted a blog entry: 4 Food Lessons I Learned from My Father

    What food lessons did you learn from your parents? One that really stuck with me came from my father: Food was meant to be enjoyed. In fact, years later, it propelled me to study nutrition and become a dietitian.

    My father’s excitement over food was contagious. My brother and I were so caught up in it, it never occurred to

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