1 Way to Use Joy in Your Nutrition Counseling
"Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys." : Anonymous
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No-Baking-Required Cocoa Date Balls
I had been running out of snack ideas to take to work, so I came up with this recipe for a midday pick-me-up. They're easy to make, require only a few minutes of time on the stove (perfect for the hot days of…
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Sustainable Seafood Is Everyone’s Business
From tacos to salads to stir-fries, seafood is a great choice. And demand for shrimp, lobster, crab, salmon, halibut and tuna are growing. In a perfect world, we'd head out to the open waters and catch our own fish…
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How My Small Business Uses Technology
I own a small business, so being up on all the latest technology can be difficult : not because of my tech skills or that of my staff. It is just economics. We can't afford to have an IT person on retainer : I…
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Make a Global Impact with Nutrition Knowledge
Do you dream of treating malnutrition in children in other countries or working to ensure good nutrition practices are maintained even in difficult settings such as refugee camps? Do you yearn to use your expertise…
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Swiss Chard for Dessert? An Old Treat from the South of France
Really, it's not so bizarre to use vegetables in dessert. Consider zucchini bread and carrot cake. Or, what about red velvet beet cake, sweet potato pudding and avocado chocolate mousse? Dessert tarts made with Swiss…
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Where Evidence-Based Health Experts Fit on Social Media
Social media is a powerful force. From politics to promotion, finance to fashion, social media impacts the world we live in today. Social media, defined as websites or applications that allow interaction and social…
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Roasted Strawberry Oat Bake
I always prefer to buy local and in-season produce when possible, but if strawberry season hasn't come to your area yet, imported strawberries will work for this recipe, too.
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Implementing Electronic Health Records: Before Go-Live and Beyond
My involvement in nutrition informatics started early in my career. I helped build, test and implement the nutrition component of a new medical record. I learned how data is entered, queried and reported on with the…
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Aquafaba and More “Saved from the Drain” Ideas
You won't find the word "aquafaba" in the dictionary (at least for now), but some innovative chefs, creative home cooks and vegans know what it is: the cooking liquid of beans or legumes. In addition to this…
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Beef Cooked in Herbed Milk
Eye of round, which is typically tough and dry, becomes fork-tender in this hearty stew served with brown rice and steamed vegetables such as carrots or broccoli.
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Built to the Bone: Why Weight-Bearing Exercise Is Key to Strong Bones
When the topic of bone health arises, we often think of milk mustaches and calcium supplements. But what about visions of hitting the weights, jumping rope or doing pushups? It turns out there is more to bone health…
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Carol Elliott: The Future Is in Research
When Carol H. Elliott, RDN, LDN, FAND, opened her private practice in 1979, few if any nutrition counseling services were available. "Everyone was surprised because I was thinking outside the box, but I think it was…
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Fig and Sesame Bliss Bites
Sweet and chewy, these tasty bites are a satisfying on-the-go snack that could double as dessert. Tahini and toasted sesame seeds provide a contrast of smoothness and crunchiness, while figs add a burst of sweetness.
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Jennifer Kerner: Passion for Research
When Jennifer Kerner, RDN, LD, was in college pursuing a chemistry degree, her advisor suggested the dietetics program to combine her passions for science and food. Now, as a clinical dietitian at University…
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What Is the Optimal Intake of Vitamin D?
Found in virtually every tissue and cell in the body and enabling many biological functions, vitamin D comes from three sources: food, supplements and the sun. It's also one of four fat-soluble vitamins, the other…
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Osteoporosis Prevention throughout the Lifespan
Although fractures due to thinning bones are rare before age 65, the risk of this common and often debilitating condition is heavily influenced by choices we make decades earlier. Each phase of life offers a unique…
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Sardines Are Tiny Fish That Are Big on Flavor
Iridescent, tiny and flavorful, sardines are actually several different types of small fish : not a species, as some people think.
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Zipongo (Version 5.6)
Synopsis of the App Zipongo is an ideal meal-planning tool for healthy shoppers. Recipes come with appetizing, full-color photos and can be saved for easy recall or sharing with friends. Filter by dietary…
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4 Guidelines You Need to Know about Kitchen Composting
There's no wonder that so many municipalities offer (and even require) recycling programs. The benefits of recycling glass, plastic, paper and aluminum products are numerous. But what about food scraps and yard…
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Italian-Style Barramundi
The beauty of individually frozen fish fillets is that dinner is only a few minutes away. When I arrive home from work, I grab the number of frozen fillets that I need for dinner plus one more for tomorrow's lunch.
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My Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Passover Menu
The dining room table was set elegantly with springtime tulips as the centerpiece. Matzo ball soup filled china bowls, brisket and carrot tzimmes adorned the plates and everyone anticipated the dessert of…
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SocialPro: Using Technology to Communicate and Organize
As speaker-elect of the Academy House of Delegates , one of my most exciting and challenging responsibilities is communicating clearly and openly with a variety of groups: the Academy House of Delegates Leadership…
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