Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD

Kristin Kirkpatrick is a registered dietitian and wellness manager for the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Kristin is a regular contributor to the "Dr. Oz Show" and provides expert opinions for several major magazines, media and web outlets. She has been helping individuals reach their personal goals for more than 12 years.

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Kiwi

8 Foods for Head-to-Toe Beauty (Slideshow)

Tags: beauty, diet, healthy diet, vitamins

Beauty is more than skin-deep. In fact, sometimes it goes as deep as your digestive system — and the foods you eat.

Summer grilling

Test Your Barbecue IQ

Tags: diet, grilling, healthy diet, nutrition, step into spring

The arrival of Memorial Day means it's time to fire up the grill. Armed with the right information, you can make better choices at virtually any grill event.

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5 Simple Food Swaps That Keep You Trim

Tags: diet, diet & nutrition, healthy diet, snacking, wellness

When it comes to healthy diet and weight loss, little things add up. Try these simple substitutions to make health gains without sacrificing flavor.

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4 Habits That Pack on Pounds

Tags: diet, healthy diet, nutrition, weight loss

A few easy fixes will lower your weight and reduce your disease risk. From sitting to stress eating, drop bad habits and drop weight.

Man-over-50

Fit After 50: 5 Tips for Men

Tags: aging, brain health, cholesterol, diet, healthy diet, heart disease, sexual health

Healthy habits and smart lifestyle choices can make you look and feel years younger — and, more important, live longer.

6 Smart Diet Choices for Your Libido

Lost Your Libido? 6 Smart Diet Choices to Get It Back

Tags: diet, fertility, healthy diet, sex, sexual dysfunction, sexual health

If you’ve lost your libido, never fear — it’s easier to get it back than you think. Better diet choices can help.

Kohlrabi radishes

Fresh Start: 5 Foods to Try This Spring (Slideshow)

Tags: diet, food, fruits and vegetables, healthy diet, nutrition, step into spring

Spring is a time for new beginnings, so why not add some new options to your diet? Get a fresh start with these five foods.

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Sluggish Start: The 5 Worst Breakfast Foods

Tags: breakfast, diet, diet and nutrition, healthy diet, heart health, nutrition

The worst breakfast foods lead to sugar crashes, encourage disease and cause weight gain. If you see these five foods on the menu, run the other way.

Green foods

Eat Green on St. Patrick’s Day (Slideshow)

Tags: healthy diet, st. patricks day 2013

On St. Patrick’s Day, we think green hats, parades and shamrocks a-plenty. But when it comes to calories, you don’t have to overdo it, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD. Check out these healthy green food suggestions.

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Rise and Shine: The 5 Best Breakfast Foods

Tags: breakfast, diet, fruits and vegetables, healthy diet, peanut butter, yogurt

You need the right fuel in the morning to be at your best. Start your day with these five foods.