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The first time I heard about teaching in a hybrid format, I was intrigued. Hybrid classes are a fusion of online and traditional in-seat formats. Having taught both online and "in-seat" classes, I liked the idea of…
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As an Argentine, I love going to Brazil's sunny and warm beaches for summer vacations. With my husband and preschool-aged daughter, our latest trip was to Maceió, a city in Brazil's northeast. Of course I tried every…
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While living in Sudan, a predominantly Muslim country, I had the wonderful opportunity to eat like a local. I was even invited to several iftar meals, which celebrate the breaking of the day's fast during Ramadan. It…
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Here's something you might not know about informatics: in the modern world, pretty much everybody does it. Perhaps as a nutrition and dietetics professional you do not realize you do, but you do.
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Greek flavors are so fresh and tasty , and using the slow cooker is so easy! If you've never cooked seafood in the slow cooker before, this recipe is a great introduction. I used smaller, frozen raw shrimp in my…
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Unless your career is centered on shock-jock sensationalism, you may find there is little to gain in offending or polarizing your social networks : and much to lose, including professional credibility and potential…
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Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide. It is associated with poor diet, blood loss and malabsorptive disorders. Even the U.S. has high rates, though iron deficiency is usually…
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The USP Food Fraud Database categorizes the type or nature of food fraud reports as follows: replacement, addition and removal. Here is what those categories mean.
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What's a person to do when the bag of brown sugar in the pantry is rock-hard or the honey in the cabinet is crystallized? Before tossing seemingly spoiled foods, try these creative solutions.
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Worried about food fraud ? According to the Congressional Research Service, these are the nine leading food categories with reported cases of food fraud.
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Dandelion tea-marinated tofu is baked to crispy perfection, served atop a bed of sautéed dandelion greens and caramelized shallots, and drizzled with a creamy maple-tahini dressing.
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Synopsis of the App FoodKeeper is a well-designed pocket reference from the USDA that helps answer the common food question: Is that still good? The app provides details on how to store, pack, cook and freeze food…
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There's a growing interest in wild foods. With edible weeds suited to thrive in nearly every environment across the country, to the trained eye, gastronomically exciting vegetation is abundant. Enter the burgeoning…
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You may have seen the recent headlines : "Banned Stimulants Found in Supplements" or "Hidden Dangers in Dietary Supplements" : and wondered, are supplements safe?
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Drawn to nutrition and dietetics from a prevention perspective, Dr. Lauren Au strives to fight and prevent childhood obesity through improving federal nutrition initiatives, such as the National School Lunch Program…
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As a longtime educator at Case Western Reserve University, Mary Beth Kavanagh has a passion for both science and communication. It's no surprise that she's been involved in nutrition and dietetics research for more…
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Synopsis of the App (Not)Recipes by Food52 is a great place to find cooking inspiration and connect with other food lovers. This app focuses on the food : no cute puppies, fashion bloggers or sunsets included.…
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The refreshing flavor of vanilla custard infused with dandelion root tea pairs wonderfully with the vibrant taste of fresh passion fruit. Serve it in a tart shell topped with coconut cream for a delightful summer…
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Whole foods are the hallmark of a healthful diet : not to mention a resounding message from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans . But the whole foods movement is manifesting in other areas of nutrition as…
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When you shop for food, are you getting what you pay for? How would you know? Recent news stories of food fraud incidents : imported olive oil labeled "extra-virgin" that's actually a less-expensive grade of olive…
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Synopsis of the App If you've been looking for an easy way to design creative graphics for social media (or digital and print media), Over is an answer. With extensive fonts, graphics and images, this app lets you…
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Baked in parchment paper, this halibut retains moisture and captures the fragrant essence of lime and cilantro. Papaya salsa adds vibrant color and spicy-sweet flavor to this easy weeknight entrée.
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Synopsis of the App Periscope is Twitter's new live streaming app that allows you to watch anything from street performers in Central Park to a live cooking demo as it happens from anywhere in the world.
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