Jinan Banna

Jinan Banna, PhD, RD is the founder of Jinan Banna LLC and an Professor of Nutrition at the University of Hawaii. Her research interest is in obesity prevention. Jinan helps working women to lose weight so that they can feel confident and energetic by offering free information on her blog, as well as nutrition coaching. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Nutritional Biology. She is also a registered dietitian.

Snacks that fill you up

Snacks that fill you up

A lot of people have to make do with snacking in order to fit the time restrictions they are under and to get their daily intake of proper nutrients.
Especially if your daily routine involves exercise, there should be healthy snacks in between meals in order to keep you satiated and functioning optimally.

loving your body

Start loving your body

When you start losing weight, for instance, you may notice that you can begin wearing some of the older clothes you had stored away far into your wardrobe. This way, you can start putting outfits together that you may not have considered for some time – and you don’t have to be at the exact perfect weight to do that.

So – in order to show you just how motivational and inspiring this process can be, we’re going to explain how to start loving your body right now, along with some fun things you can get more enjoyment out of when the healthy lifestyle has started to have an effect.

Is Basmati rice healthy

Is Basmati rice healthy?

Rice can certainly be part of the diet and has nutrients. But, did you know that there are differences when it comes to the nutritional content of different types of rice?

Continue to read on to learn more about basmati rice, the nutrients it has and how it compares to other types of rice.

Healthy Wraps For Weight Loss

Healthy Wraps For Weight Loss

Oftentimes, it can be overwhelming trying to come up with easy recipes to help you stay on a healthy diet. It can be time consuming trying to come up with your own healthy recipe or trying to get inspiration from online sources.
Luckily, healthy wraps can be a great option for any meal of the day.

Picnic food ideas

Picnic food ideas

If you are going on a picnic this summer, you’ll want to be prepared!

It’s easy to eat a bunch of junk food at a picnic–I’ve been at picnics with not much more than chips and cookies.

My latest blog post goes over some food ideas for a healthy picnic, which are important to keep in mind if you are trying to lose weight.

What Are the Healthiest Potatoes?

What Are the Healthiest Potatoes?

What do you know about potatoes? Have you ever heard that they are actually full of vitamins and minerals? In this post, we will discuss the health benefits of potatoes, to include nutritional considerations, macro- and micronutrient content, and three types of potatoes that make really good selections based on their nutritional content!