Spicy Beans and Grains
Salsa, rice and beans, oh my! Look no further for a deliciously filling vegetarian meal that the whole family will love.
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Nutrition
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A Fruitful Approach to Health
As a nation, we don’t eat enough fruit. Given our desire for sweet flavors and convenient, ready-to-eat food, you might assume we eat too much fruit, but fewer than one-third of U.S. adults consume at least two cups…
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Challenging Food Insecurity Assumptions Can Help Address America’s Growing Hunger Epidemic
Hunger is silently sweeping the United States, and few of us feel it. Yet 42 million people, including 13.1 million children , struggle to find their next meal.
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Chicken and Brown Rice Sloppy Joes
A sweet and tangy dinner that comes together in no time.
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Southwest Breakfast Burrito
A quick and easy breakfast that is full of fiber, protein and flavor to help keep you going all morning long.
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Super Veggie Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Pack in vegetables and whole grains for a healthy and easy dinner that’s family-friendly, too.
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Turkey and Spinach Rice Bowls
This delicious and well-balanced meal makes eating healthy for lunch or dinner quick, easy and flavorful.
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Spiced Apple Almond Cluster
This yummy snack mixes apple chips with chopped almonds, puffed brown rice and warm fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s all wrapped up into one little bite with a sweet coating of almond butter and agave,…
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Healthy Fast Foods: Tips and Strategies
Do you feel like you’re constantly busy or chained to a desk with little to no down time? Life seems to have turned into a constant go-go-go, from the moment the alarm shrieks until it’s time to go to sleep. If this…
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Color Additives
Color additives have long been part of our food supply to add visual appeal, especially to children. Conversely, with today’s desire for less adulterated foods, some question the need for and safety of color additives.
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Farm Bill Goals Include Consumer Empowerment, Sound Science and More
As co-chairs of the Academy’s Farm Bill work group, we had the distinct pleasure of deliberating the impact and direction of an upcoming piece of legislation that directly affects many RDNs, including those working…
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Meal Frequency Around the World: What Can We Learn from Other Cultures?
Many cultures eat small, frequent meals while others stick to three larger meals per day. What are the health implications? Well, there is no global consensus on how many meals one should eat to stay healthy.
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Prep it and Set it: A Rotisserie for the Home Cook
Product reviewed: Ronco 5250 Series EZ-Store™ Rotisserie
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Be Healthier at Work by Breaking These Habits
Many of us spend the majority of the work day sitting at a desk. Over time, it can be easy to slip into an increasingly sedentary and perhaps not-so-healthy daily routine. Here are some quick fixes and adjustments to…
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A Versatile Waffle Maker That Does More Than Waffles
Product reviewed: LAGRANGE Tarti’ Gaufres waffle maker
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Caponata with Toasted Almonds
This flavorful eggplant dish can be served as an appetizer with crusty bread or as a topping to your favorite protein. Toasted slivered almonds add an enhanced flavor that brings out the natural sweetness in the…
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Crunchy Sweet Granola
I made the first version of this recipe while attending community college. We were presenting a few healthy snacks to a high school group, and the original version of this recipe called for one cup of sugar and one…
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An Indoor Grill Without the Smoke
Product reviewed: Avance Collection Indoor Grill by Phillips
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Virtual Breast-feeding Support: Helping Moms One Latch at a Time
Since 1992, August has been the month to celebrate breast-feeding in the United States and across the globe. Nutrition and health organizations use this time to participate in activities to celebrate the work of…
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Almond-Crusted Tofu Sticks
A perfect make-ahead snack, almond-crusted tofu sticks are a savory treat with plenty of protein. Marinate extra-firm tofu in almond milk, crust with almond meal and seasoning, then bake.
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Looking to Save Prep Time? Try this Two-Way Mandoline
Product reviewed: Urban Trend’s Mistral Mini Mandoline
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Almond Flour Galette with Gorgonzola, Green Apple, Fennel and Sliced Almonds
Perfect for brunch, this savory, open-faced, gluten-free pie is baked with caramelized onion and fennel topped with gorgonzola cheese, fennel fronds, sliced green apple and toasted sliced almonds.
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Barilla Ready Pasta with Shrimp & Green Beans
This fully cooked pasta can be either heated in the microwave for 60 seconds or in a skillet with two teaspoons of olive oil for 2 to 4 minutes, and then topped with your favorite sauce, vegetables and protein for a…
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From the Vine: Treasure the Many Types of Tomatoes
Until the 19th century, tomatoes were served on pottery that was made with lead. Acid from the tomatoes often leached lead from the dishes, resulting in the diner’s death. The tomato was blamed, which is why…
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