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New stories every morning, plus our archive of dietitian-written stories from the HealthStylz magazine.
Years back, I moved to the United States from my home country, Argentina, and volunteered in a Salvation Army clinic. Today, I'm back home and have hosted dietetics students as they come to visit. From these…
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Let's talk diabetes and prediabetes around the world : the main goals of World Health Day 2016. According to the World Health Organization, the number of diabetes cases is rapidly increasing in many countries. They…
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Foodborne illnesses are a health concern everywhere. They are especially a concern when traveling abroad, though. When you are traveling to a different country, ask yourself: Are restaurants selling food that you can…
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I'm not one of those dietitians who hates all processed foods. You won't find me proclaiming the evils of food processing in aisles of the health food store or at the farmers market. Nevertheless, I am interested…
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Chili doesn't get any easier than this! In a few easy steps, you can create a vegan dish that is packed with flavor and deeply satisfying. If you're not a fan of quinoa, prepare the chili without it and enjoy it with…
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I'm crazy about sesame, the mighty little seeds that pack a powerful flavor punch. Toasting the seeds brings out their nuttiness and adds oomph when sprinkled on rice bowls, sushi and avocado toast. Not only that,…
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Every family has its holiday food traditions. In mine, we celebrate Easter with Grandma Kay's traditional Greek lamb recipe.
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First the good news: Just about everyone is interested in food and nutrition these days. While it's really great that what we eat is such a popular topic, it's also crucial that we get nutrition education from a…
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The first Dietary Guidelines for Americans came out in 1980. As an RDN, I understand the significant changes that have occurred since then regarding the way we view the intersection of health, disease and nutrition.
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Nothing says comfort and warmth like gnocchi. It's more time consuming to make them fresh instead of buying a packaged variety, but the ingredients are few and simple, the preparation is not difficult, and the…
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Why is it that we put off doing the simplest things : like finally writing down this easy recipe? "I'll write it tomorrow," I'd say. Then another day would pass. "OK, tomorrow." And another. "No, really, I'll write…
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Products Reviewed: PaperChef Culinary Parchment Multipurpose Non-Stick Paper and PaperChef Culinary Parchment Cooking Bags
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Served over fresh peppery arugula, delicate sautéed shrimp in a tomato curry sauce make a tasty lunch or dinner.
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While lowering sodium is indisputably beneficial for those who already have hypertension, increasingly conservative sodium recommendations for the general public is hotly contested : and concern that too little…
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Synopsis of the App The EatBy app helps you track what’s in the refrigerator and when you need to use or eat it.
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When it comes to controlling blood pressure, dietary recommendations tend to focus on what not to eat. However, also emphasizing which foods to eat more of offers a positive and encouraging approach for patients and…
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An early cool-weather crop, bright green, plump pea pods in grocery stores and farmers markets herald the arrival of spring. The sweet flavor of fresh peas is a welcome shift from heartier vegetables of winter, and…
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Synopsis of the App Called the personal happiness trainer, Happify provides science-based activities and games for stress and anxiety relief.
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Adding a dash of herbs, a sprinkle of spice and squirt of citrus juice may be great ways to use less salt in the kitchen, but not everyone finds the results of these sodium-lowering strategies appetizing.
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It’s happened to all of us: Something in the kitchen gets forgotten and ends up “past its prime.” We all hate to waste, but beyond banana bread, are there other ways to put less-than-perfect produce or food to use?…
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Dulse is a seaweed or sea vegetable with a salty flavor that appeals to chefs and home cooks alike. Often consumed as a snack, its deep burgundy leaves can be fried in oil to make a crispy bacon-like substitute or…
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Hyponatremia is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when there is too little sodium in the blood. Early signs may include fatigue, headaches, confusion and nausea. If not quickly resolved,…
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The savory spice-and-nut mix dukkah has Egyptian roots and worldly applications. Traditionally made with nuts, coriander, cumin seeds, salt and sesame seeds, dukkah can also include other seeds such as fennel and…
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This dish was made for dried beans! I chose to use small, white navy beans for this recipe, but you can choose whichever beans you prefer.
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