Stefani Pappas

As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I've worked with countless individuals who want to lose weight. When you first start a diet or weight-loss program, you feel amazing! That initial rush of adrenaline and vigor inspires you to make healthy…

As a Millennial, money can get tight. However, money isn't part of the thought process when it comes to your New Year's resolutions. You vow to travel more, spend more time with friends, join a gym, eat all organic food and so on. Then, reality sets…

We all need some workout motivation, and the fitness gurus of Instagram seem to be living our ideal lives. With perfect bodies and tons of beauty and success, these fitness masters are what we aspire to be. That success story post or contorted yoga…

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a way to help raise awareness and promote conversation about the brain, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. It's unfortunate many of us know someone who has struggled with Alzheimer's, the…

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a movement dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology also urges us to conduct self-exams for early detection of melanoma. Memorial Day is coming…

Today is Earth Day!  Originating in the 70s, this celebration channeled the energy of anti-war protests and helped put the environment's needs into focus. Now, this day helps expand the support system for environmental programs and build communities…

Newsflash: You might want to start swapping out those caramel macchiatos for grande green teas. Herbal teas have been all the rage lately. I mean, who doesn't go out of their way to stop at Teavana for the free samples? Plus, we all have that cool…

March is National Nutrition Month, an effort backed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to inform the public on healthy food choices and promote physical activity. The 2015 National Nutrition Month theme is, "Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle,"…

Juice cleanses are a fad, not a lifestyle. Will you lose weight on a juice cleanse? Probably, since you’re cutting out all the fat and a large portion of calories from your diet. But, is it safe for your body? It’s certainly not enjoyable to go…

The recent trend of body positivity, aka the “love your body” movement, has been on the rise as a way to promote better self-image and self-worth. Today, we are constantly bombarded with magazines and advertisements featuring bodies of…