Stories
What is in your food, in plain words.
Our snack-friendly culture has embraced edamame, a Japanese bean often eaten like unshelled Southern boiled peanuts. A type of shell bean, edamame contains immature soy beans within each pod that can be served whole…
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One of the most important roles of the registered dietitian nutritionist is to provide medical nutrition therapy that is relevant to an individual’s culture, ethnicity and dietary preferences. In order to improve…
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Wild celery is thought to be native to the Mediterranean region. Before its first culinary use, likely in France in the 1600s, celery was used medicinally in ancient Egypt, Rome and China to treat afflictions…
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Baking is more than just a holiday tradition : it is food science and chemistry in action. Whether you follow a vegan diet, need to accommodate an egg or dairy allergy, are cooking for vegan guests or simply run out…
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We are constantly told by the media that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, might it just be the most marketed meal of the day?
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Not long ago for people in the U.S., the word “condiments” brought to mind standard ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. But more recently, condiments from around the world have surged in popularity, making salsa and…
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It was the summer of 2015 when Facebook was taken by storm by a media company’s delicious hands-in-pans videos. Fast forward to the fall of 2017, and this company has more than 91 million Facebook followers. The…
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Should you satisfy your snack desires? Or should you avoid the snack fix? These questions perplex a lot of people, especially those who are trying to lose weight and efficiently manage calories. The idea of eating…
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My gluten-free, dairy-free aunt and dairy-free cousin recently threw me the most spectacular baby shower. They thought of every detail: including how to please the more than 30 guests with various dietary preferences.
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One day coconut oil is a cure-all, the next it will kill you. Coffee is good! No, it’s bad. Carbs are evil and then they are a necessity. Why is there so much contradiction when it comes to nutrition advice? It often…
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Don’t you feel guilty when you realize food in the refrigerator has gone bad and items in the pantry have grown old? I do! Stop staring at me with all your overgrown eyes, potato! The guilt cuts even deeper when meat…
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Oil and water don’t mix : until an emulsifying agent is added.
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An Asian-inspired veggie burger made with pink beans, Asian veggies and Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce marinade, then grilled and served in a lettuce wrap.
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I’m often met with looks of surprise when someone discovers my job started as a proposal instead of an application. A dietitian can be useful almost anywhere so why is it such a surprise? If the job you want doesn’t…
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The humble apple has been enjoyed throughout history, dating back thousands of years. A member of the rose family, the apple was considered a symbol of beauty in Greek mythology. The fruit made its way to North…
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A popular and inexpensive staple in Mediterranean kitchens, the leek offers culinary flexibility for creating both simple and elegant meals.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is the buildup of excess fat in the liver that is unrelated to alcohol consumption. It begins with simple fatty liver and can progress to life-threatening liver cirrhosis,…
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Product reviewed: Fagor Helix Pressure Cooker
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Are you heading to FNCE? Are you ready to step up your career game in the coming year?
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Hydroponically grown lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries and herbs make up an ever-increasing share of produce on display at many grocery stores and farmers markets. But growing plants indoors in controlled conditions is…
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Product reviewed: Nourished Essentials Easy Fermenter
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In the United States, nearly 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America. As a former grocery store dietitian, I often saw the subtle signs of food insecurity when customers would tell me they…
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