- By Tara Gidus, MS, RD

The list of foods pregnant women should avoid is not only long but also confusing. Pregnancy Cooking & Nutrition for Dummies gives you the lowdown on what to eat, what not to eat, and why. Additionally, it discusses how those with special diets (like vegetarians and those with food allergies) can still follow good nutritional guidelines and address their unique nutritional needs--as well as those of their unborn child.

-  Source: Runner's World October 2012
- By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.

Every time you walk into a grocery store, you face a daunting task: picking the healthiest, most nutrient-packed foods to fuel your running from thousands of choices.

-  Source: Runner's World October 2012
- By Kelly Bastone

Energy bars are one of your favorite snacks for good reasons: They're tasty, convenient, and relatively healthy. But with hundreds of brands and flavors to choose from, which is best? That depends. "You need to consider when you plan to eat the bar," says Tara Gidus, M.S., R.D. an Orlando-based sports dietitian.