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Julie Upton

POPSUGAR Contributor, Fitness

Latest Posts From Julie

These Are the Breads a Dietitian Eats at Home — and You Should, Too
Fitness
01/31/2022

These Are the Breads a Dietitian Eats at Home — and You Should, Too

There's no need to banish bread from your diet — no matter what you've heard, carbs are not your enemy — but you may want to follow these dietitian-approved guidelines in order to ensure you're buying the healthiest breads possible.

7 Myths Nutritionists Wish You'd Stop Believing
Fitness
08/26/2020

7 Myths Nutritionists Wish You'd Stop Believing

There's a lot of misinformation out there, but dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, is here to shed light on seven nutritional myths that could mess with your weight-loss efforts and your health.

Sub in These Slim Dishes For Your Super Bowl Spread
Fitness
02/02/2020

Sub in These Slim Dishes For Your Super Bowl Spread

Will you be tuning in to watch the Super Bowl this year?

8 Guilt-Free Super Bowl Snacks, Straight From a Dietitian
Fitness
01/31/2020

8 Guilt-Free Super Bowl Snacks, Straight From a Dietitian

Will you be tuning in to watch the Super Bowl?

I'm a Dietitian, and Here's How I Avoid Gaining Weight at the Holidays
Fitness
12/21/2019

I'm a Dietitian, and Here's How I Avoid Gaining Weight at the Holidays

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but with your calendar double- and triple-booked with parties, booze flowing freely, and tempting treats at every turn, it's also the most challenging time to stay on track with your fitness goals.

If You Eat Dairy-Free Ice Cream by the Pint, You May Not Want to Hear This
Fitness
07/29/2018

If You Eat Dairy-Free Ice Cream by the Pint, You May Not Want to Hear This

Vegans, rejoice!

5 Superfoods to Jump-Start Your Weight Loss
Fitness
06/19/2018

5 Superfoods to Jump-Start Your Weight Loss

All the choices at the grocery store can be quite overwhelming, but thankfully dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health has some simple advice: put these foods in your cart for health and weight loss.

Do This Every Day to Lose Weight (20 Pounds in 6 Months!)
Fitness
06/18/2018

Do This Every Day to Lose Weight (20 Pounds in 6 Months!)

No matter how you feel about the weighing yourself, Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, shares details from a new study on how the scale can help with weight loss.

Look For These 46 Ways Added Sugar Can Appear on Your Food Label
Fitness
06/12/2018

Look For These 46 Ways Added Sugar Can Appear on Your Food Label

Sugar is added to so many processed foods — even salty ones.

Weighing Yourself With Clothes On? Feel Free to Subtract This Much
Fitness
06/05/2018

Weighing Yourself With Clothes On? Feel Free to Subtract This Much

Good news from dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health — your weight at the doctor's office might be lower than scale says.

Beat Belly Fat: 5 Research-Proven Ways to Trim Inches From Your Middle
Fitness
04/26/2018

Beat Belly Fat: 5 Research-Proven Ways to Trim Inches From Your Middle

Americans' waistlines are expanding at an alarming rate!

4 Tried-and-True Tips to Lose Weight, Straight From the Experts
Fitness
04/07/2018

4 Tried-and-True Tips to Lose Weight, Straight From the Experts

Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, knows a thing or two about what will really help you take the weight off.