iPhone app iPad app Android phone app Android tablet app

Riley Rearden
GET UPDATES FROM Riley Rearden
Riley Rearden has a degree in Nutritional Science, Metabolism, and Physiology from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on nutritional psychology, stress reduction, and women's health. Riley's background and passions include years as a nutrition counselor, exercise and yoga leader, and wellness and motivational coach.

Blog Entries by Riley Rearden

New Science Behind Kicking Those Stubborn Food Cravings

(6) Comments | Posted May 21, 2012 | 5:27 PM

2012-04-24-cravingsclipart.jpg While there is still some debate about the effect of physical activity on our appetite, several studies have shown that exercise alters appetite-related hormones, leading to a suppression in hunger and caloric intake.[1],[3] Other studies have linked side effects of...

Read Post

Vegetarian Diet for a Better Mood?

(76) Comments | Posted April 12, 2012 | 7:21 AM

Can eating meat be detrimental for your mood and mental health? Is there a reason that your vegetarian friend is so energetic and cheerful all the time? The latest nutrition research suggests there may be scientific validity to these observations.

According to a recent...

Read Post