Stories
What is in your food, in plain words.
An ancient practice designed to prevent spoilage, among the first food preservation practices were the salting of meat and fish, adding sugar in canned foods and pickling vegetables. Today, preservatives continue…
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As a dietitian, I never thought that usability testing and user-centered product design would be part of my vocabulary, let alone tasks I would be actively involved in. According to Usability.Gov , “user experience…
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Product reviewed: Lékué Duo Springform Mold with Ceramic Plate
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The health benefits of chocolate are widely celebrated, but there’s always that pesky asterisk attached. Although chocolate contains flavonoids and other antioxidants that may benefit your heart and buoy your mood,…
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Technology has made us reliant on automation to run processes and care for patients. In my work as a director of customer experience, I was recently involved in a transition from one software company to another for…
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Eating is a multisensory experience. Texture, aroma and flavor : as well as what the food looks like on the plate : can all impact how something tastes and influence how much someone eats. Those on a modified-texture…
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Looking to expand your reach on Twitter? Twitter chats are a great way to bring awareness to a cause, build your network and interact with others in your community. Read on for tips on how to host a successful…
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Product Reviewed: T-fal Ingenio Hand-Powered Rapid Food Chopper
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It’s time to celebrate the vibrancy different vinegars have to offer to tease and tickle our taste buds. A dash of vinegar is the trendy new salt and pepper.
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Few ingredients cause as much confusion, or consternation, as food additives. For some, it might be the long chemical names found on labels, uncertainty of how the use of additives is regulated or skepticism in…
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While browsing supermarket aisles, you may notice food packages bearing various claims. “Low-sodium” and “nonfat” are established terms, but relatively new phrases such as “not bioengineered,” “no antibiotics” and…
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The term “glycemic index” may sound complicated, but it’s simply a measure of the rise in blood sugar after eating a food that contains carbohydrates. Over the years, the glycemic index has had its share of fans and…
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Arguably the “superfood” of the moment, spirulina is associated with a number of health claims, from curing allergies and candida to detoxifying the body and aiding in weight loss. Does this blue-green algae deliver,…
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Dietary supplements taken for the purpose of decreasing blood sugar may be popular : after all, more than 9 percent of the American population (29.1 million people) is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes : but research on…
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The plant kingdom boasts an arsenal of protective, naturally occurring chemical compounds that not only guard plants against foreign invaders and disease, but also benefit human health when eaten. One of the main…
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With origins in Mexico and Central America, winter squash was a staple crop among Native Americans, who ate the flowers, flesh and seeds of the plant and used the gourds as containers and utensils.
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I still remember the opening words of a medical student's history and physical, which I encountered doing a chart review as a new registered dietitian:
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"Granita" is a Sicilian-style frozen dessert made from water, sugar and other flavorings. Some classic flavors include citrus fruit, coffee, jasmine, almond extract and mint. Granita's texture is smooth, but pieces…
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Once upon a time, attending a meeting or conference, or being out of the office for any reason, could be a bit of an ordeal. Even with back-up staff, daily operational activities were often put on hold (or…
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Following a low-FODMAP diet can feel restrictive. Low-FODMAP diet educator Kate Scarlata, RDN, LDN offers expert tips to help people with IBS overcome barriers of the elimination diet.
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Kale has been the "It" vegetable for years. Now, its cousins : Brussels sprouts and cauliflower : are getting top billing on an increasing amount of restaurant menus. Members of this botanical family, referred to…
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Understanding metabolic syndrome , which is estimated to affect 35 percent of adults and 10 percent of adolescents in the U.S., is important for recognizing chronic disease risk and for communicating the…
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Young adults, especially on college campuses, looking to avoid weight gain from alcohol while simultaneously achieving a fast buzz are adopting the unhealthy habit known as "drunkorexia."
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