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Edamame: A Baby Bean Comes Out of its ShellOur 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…Michele Redmond · 3 min read
Nutrition Considerations for the Transgender CommunityOne 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…Zachari Breeding · 5 min read
Celery: A Nutritious Culinary StapleWild 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…Cara Anselmo · 3 min read
Mastering Vegan BakingBaking 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…Ginger Hultin · 3 min read
The Jar-to-Go: Totally Adorable and Totally PracticalProduct reviewed: Lékué Jar To GoJessica Cording · 2 min read
When Your Breakfast Starts to Look Like Dessert, Do ThisWe 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?Abbie Gellman · 2 min read
Condiments: An Array of Flavor EnhancersNot 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…Diane Quagliani · 4 min read
Video Essentials: 5 Tips to Get You StartedIt 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…Betsy Ramirez · 2 min read
The Art of Snacking WellShould 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…Jennifer Hunt · 4 min read
How to Throw a Party for All Dietary PreferencesMy 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.Gillean Barkyoumb · 2 min read
Why Does Nutrition Advice Contradict Itself?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…Jennifer Brown · 3 min read
Eating Down the Fridge to Reduce Food WasteDon’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…Rikki Rabbin · 2 min read
Food Additives: EmulsifiersOil and water don’t mix : until an emulsifying agent is added.Kathleen Zelman · 3 min read
Soy Veggie Burgers in a Lettuce WrapAn 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.Natalie Rizzo · 1 min read
Lower-Fat Cooking for a CrowdProduct reviewed: Lagrange PlanchaJill Weisenberger · 2 min read
Create the Job You WantI’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…Esther Ellis · 3 min read
Apples: A Bushel and a Peck of FlavorThe 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…Emily Cooper · 4 min read
Leeks: This Onion Cousin Delivers Unique Textures and Delicate FlavorsA popular and inexpensive staple in Mediterranean kitchens, the leek offers culinary flexibility for creating both simple and elegant meals.Michele Redmond · 3 min read
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseNon-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,…Jill Weisenberger · 6 min read
Pressed for Time? Give Pressure Cooking a TryProduct reviewed: Fagor Helix Pressure CookerBethany Grzesiak · 2 min read
Calling All Dietetic Geniuses!Are you heading to FNCE? Are you ready to step up your career game in the coming year?Nicole Fox · 1 min read
The 411 on HydroponicsHydroponically 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…Monica Reinagel · 5 min read
DIY Fermentation In a Jar: It’s All About the LidProduct reviewed: Nourished Essentials Easy FermenterKitty Broihier · 3 min read
Eating on $4 Per Day, Can You Do It?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…LaChell Miller · 3 min read