Melissa Rifkin Nutrition In the News

By: Ruben Castaneda, U.S. News & World Report

Holiday eating that’s good for your heart. Holiday parties mean gingerbread cookies, fudge and cupcakes. People in the U.S. typically gain 1.3 pounds during the holiday season, according to recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. That may not seem like much, but it takes an average of five months to lose that extra weight, according to the study. Fortunately, you can enjoy seasonal fare without packing on holiday pounds. 

Skip ahead to slide 6 for Melissa’s yummy recommendation!

As featured on Bentgo

Melissa is a registered dietitian living and working in NY for over a decade where she focuses mainly on weight management and helps patients prepare for weight loss surgery. In addition she is a coach on RISE which is a weight loss application where she helps clients meet goals via pictures of foods taken and providing tips. In her free time Melissa enjoys running, hiking creating healthy plates for Instagram. You can follow Melissa on instagram @confessionofadietitian & www.melissarifkinnutrition.com.

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Registered Dietitian, Melissa Rifkin, shares with Host Daren Jaime some health tips and lifestyle changes to implement in 2019