Stories
What is in your food, in plain words.
Snacking is the latest and greatest food trend. Many individuals are foregoing the classic three meals a day and replacing it with six small meals or snacks a day. There are many reasons behind this shift, such as…
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When the World Health Organization recently issued a report saying processed meat is a carcinogen and red meat is a probable carcinogen, the world took notice. Diets rich in processed meat (such as hot dogs, ham,…
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The best strategies for limiting dietary AGEs are simple, cost-effective and consistent with dietary recommendations for good health.
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From emergency relief posts to missions organized by faith-based organizations, the dietetics community is no stranger to international volunteerism : and the expertise and skill sets of registered dietitian…
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There is little question that grilling and baking are healthful alternatives to frying, particularly in terms of reducing calories and fats.
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Move over, fried chicken strips , mayo-laden potato salad and overstuffed meat sandwiches. Today's supermarket deli food offerings are an improved trifecta of taste, variety and nutrition. Alongside traditional deli…
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Recently, I was invited by the local elementary school where I teach nutrition classes to join their Food Day celebration.
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The more I work with terminologies , the more I find that the question is not, "Should we use Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, or LOINC ?" but, "How can we use them effectively?" If your electronic…
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When we're busy or overworked , it can be tempting to push a healthy meal right off the priority list. Fortunately, it doesn't take tons of time to put something delicious and nutritious together. But, it does take a…
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As director of the customer experience for a hospital system in New York City, informatics is key to my mission of improving satisfaction through training and implementing standardization.
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If you have diabetes, it can seem like everyone has advice for you. "Eat this." "Don't eat that." "Always have a snack before bed." "Never eat after 8 p.m."
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The USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that half of all grains consumed be whole grains, and while most Americans still fail to meet this goal, we are moving in the right direction. In fact, 70 percent…
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Once upon a time, the term "bulk aisle" conjured images of bins filled with oats and granola. Today, the grocery store's bulk bin aisle is a place to discover new foods and ingredients without having to purchase more…
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Visit any Ethiopian restaurant, and you’re bound to receive a generous serving of injera , a spongy, fermented flatbread commonly found in Ethiopian cuisine.
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Gluten-free diets have become one of the hottest approaches to a long list of health ailments and weight loss. An ongoing debate asks whether gluten sensitivity truly exists or if it is a media-driven fad, pandering…
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Chances are you've heard about sprouted grains. Though it may sound like a new trend, sprouted grains have been around for years. Once relegated to the back corner of the community health-food store, sprouted grains…
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With aromatic licorice notes and its distinctive bulbous base, long stalks and feathery fronds, fennel is sometimes known as "sweet anise" : but is of no relation to the pungent aniseed plant. There are two types of…
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It's the quintessential vegetable , and you probably either love it or hate it. But what you may not know is that broccoli is a nutritional star.
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Dietitians are all about food , from farm to fork and every detail in between. Feeding people is a top priority for all of us, but "feed" can mean supplying more than just calories and nutrients.
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I began experimenting with this recipe while making dinner for a new friend who doesn't like cheese (I know, I know!). I figured upon serving it I'd just sneak a little grated Pecorino onto my own plate. What I found…
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Krishna Janmashtami, or simply Janmashtami, is the two-day birthday celebration of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. The holiday is celebrated throughout India and in Hindu homes around the world, but the spirit of…
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Grocery shopping. Love it or hate it, one aspect of shopping that few people relish is waiting in line to pay. But change could be coming to the checkout experience, making stores' "front end" more enjoyable for…
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Commonly used to add flavor and color to a dish, cup for cup, fresh herbs are one nutritious bunch.
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American dining may have evolved from Old World custom into the "three square meals" tradition of the 20th century, but today's consumers are snackers. In fact, over the last four decades, more Americans have traded…
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