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Stephanie Schultz: Helping Customers Make Better Choices

For Stephanie Schultz, MSM, RDN, CD, being a dietitian at Festival Foods in Wisconsin means being passionate about helping people make better choices. Customers seek her help for everything from general information…

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Healthy Zucchini Latkes for Hanukkah

Traditional potato latkes are one of the most well-known and, unfortunately, least healthy parts of Hanukkah. While there’s always room to indulge in holiday food in moderation, this healthier spin on latkes offers…

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Miriam Frucht: Providing Support through Long-Term Care

What drew Miriam Frucht to the dietetics profession was a love of providing nutrition education to people who genuinely want to improve their lives. After completing her internship, she was most interested in…

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Decoding Food Label Claims: The Lowdown on Package Promises

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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Understanding the Glycemic Index

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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Slow-Cooker Cranberry Roasted Turkey Breast

Hosting a big crowd this holiday season and want to serve extra food that doesn’t create a lot more work? Here’s your answer. Making this slow-cooker turkey breast is not only easy : it uses no oven space and ensures…

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Is Spirulina a Miracle Cure-all?

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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Supplementation to Lower Blood Sugar

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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How an Unsolicited Email Turned into a Valuable Internship

Back when I was a freshman at American University, just starting my undergraduate journey, I wanted to become more involved in the field of nutrition. Our dining services were changing, and there was a meeting being…

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The Colorful Truth about Anthocyanins

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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Kabocha Wedge Salad

Hearty kabocha squash gets dressed up as a filling “wedge salad” with sweet and savory flavors of dried figs, wilted spinach and creamy goat cheese.

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Morocco Medallions

Slices of kasha-filled chicken breasts make a stylish entrée that can be prepared in advance and baked just before dinner.

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Pork Tenderloin with Porcini and Lentil Rub

Savory and full of flavor, pork tenderloin is dry-rubbed with porcini mushrooms, lentils and rosemary. Serve with mushroom sauce for a delicious and elegant dinner.

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Smoky Acorn Squash and Lentil Bisque

This simple vegetarian bisque features savory ingredients paired with subtle flavors to create an unexpected, vibrant taste. Grating nutmeg on top adds an exciting finish.

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Winter Squash: Go Beyond Popular Pumpkin and Butternut

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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Help Meet Calcium Needs with Non-Dairy Sources

Calcium is an essential mineral involved in numerous body processes related to muscle and nerve function. It’s also key to building and maintaining strong bones. Current Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDAs, for…

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Omnio (Version 3.22.15)

Synopsis of the App Omnio is a personalized, all-in-one clinical resource is designed to help clinical healthcare professionals access important medical information and resources.

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Today (Version 1.1)|

Synopsis of the App Today is a habit-tracking app that focuses on effective and efficient habit development and health tracking in one convenient, well-designed space.

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