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Dishing up a Heart-Healthy PizzaProduct Reviewed: Emile Henry Grilling / Baking StoneLauren O'Connor · 2 min read
Breaking Bread around the WorldWhether it’s naan in India, baguettes in France, tortillas in Mexico or lavash in the Middle East, the breaking of bread brings people together throughout the world.Kerry Neville · 4 min read
Dishing up a Heart-Healthy PizzaProduct Reviewed Emile Henry Grilling / Baking StoneLauren O'Connor · 3 min read
Fruit and Vegetable Desserts: Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too!Developed by Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDNFood & Nutrition Magazine · 7 min read
Gloria Fishburn: Help for Older AdultsRecognizing the needs of the aging population in San Francisco and armed with a passion for community health, Gloria Fishburn began her work with Meals on Wheels of San Francisco eight years ago and hasn’t looked back.Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Kitchen Scale: It Really Measures UpThere’s a certain nostalgia that comes with baking : perhaps an image of kneading dough on a rustic wooden block with billows of flour swirling through the air, or of golden rolls cooling on a rack, made fresh by…Sara Haas · 2 min read
Lost in Translation: When Your Recipe Goes GlobalIf a recipe calls for a “stick of butter,” how many tablespoons is that? If you’re from the United States, Liberia or Myanmar, you know the answer is eight; anywhere else, and chances are you’d need to grab a…Jodie Shield · 2 min read
Mailbox (Version 2.2)Platform and Price Free: Apple and AndroidMarisa Moore · 1 min read
There’s an Oven for Every OccasionFor many, the love affair with baking starts at a very young age, when it’s as easy as adding water to a mix, stirring with a plastic spoon and watching in awe as tiny brownies baked under an everyday light bulb in…Catharine Powers · 4 min read
Research … with a Side Order of Informatics!As with all areas of medicine, nutrition practice relies on evidence generated from research studies. For the latest guidelines and research summaries, check out the recently renovated Evidence Analysis Library of…Sarah Rusnak · 2 min read
4 Kid-Friendly RecipesBaby Food Meat PureeFood & Nutrition Magazine · 4 min read
Besting Breastfeeding Bullies: A Case for Supporting, Not Shaming"Breast is best" has long been the mantra to new mothers and is a favorite among many registered dietitian nutritionists.Kerry Neville · 5 min read
Calm (Version 1.07)Platform and Price Free download + subscription: Apple, WebMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Demetrius J. Willis: Serving the UnderservedHe always knew he wanted to help others, but Demetrius Willis, MS, MBA, RD, LDN, didn't have a clear vision of his future until he spent time with clinical dietitians at the oncology hospital where his mother was a…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Headspace (Version 2.0)Platform and Price Free App + Suscription: Apple, AndroidMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Instacart (Version 3.31)Platform and Price Free: Apple, Android, WebMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Jackie Boucher: Fighting Rural Heart DiseaseHeart disease hit home for Jackie Boucher, MS, RD, LD, CDE, senior vice president and chief operating officer at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, when her grandmother Ruth, called her instead of dialing…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 5 min read
Picky vs. Problem Eater: A Closer Look at Sensory Processing DisorderWhen her second child was born, Jenna knew something was amiss; even as a baby, Alexa was hard to soothe. Today, she is a 3-year-old picky eater who is easily frustrated and melts down over anything from wearing…Kathleen Zelman · 4 min read
What Is the Safest Way to Store Breast Milk?Breast milk is naturally bacteria-free, but if you are pumping to store for later use, milk can be contaminated by bacteria on the breast shield or the bottle. Mothers should wash their hands first and always use a…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 1 min read
Saving Lives in the SahelOn scorching days in Niger, it is not uncommon for a mother to give water to her infant. After all, she is thirsty so her baby must be, too. But in a nation where sanitation is poor and clean water a rarity, this…Kerri-Ann Jennings · 2 min read
What Are Milk Banks?Although still common in some developing countries, wet nurses are a relic of years past in the United States. Or are they?Food & Nutrition Magazine · 1 min read
New Nutrition Content in Health IT StandardsThe adoption of electronic health records (EHR) in the U.S. is proceeding at an unprecedented pace: primarily due to the HITECH Act. As I have mentioned previously, the Academy has participated in the activities…Lindsey Hoggle · 3 min read
No EHR for You!The spectrum of nutrition implementation in Electronic Health Records (EHR) is both vast and highly inconsistent. A member recently reported that, as a private practice RDN, the physician's office she worked for did…Lindsey Hoggle · 2 min read
SocialPro: How to Get Started on LinkedInLinkedIn is a 21st-century White Pages that lists not only members’ names, but also their jobs, education and skills. Essentially, your LinkedIn profile is a virtual resume that you can share with colleagues and…Matt Alderton · 3 min read