Steamed Clams with Andouille, White Beans, and Tomatoes
Recipe developed by Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RDN, FAND, CFCS
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SocialPro: Blocking Pop-Up Ads
Pop-up ads usually open in a new window, generally using JavaScript, a popular programming language. While pop-ups can be helpful in some cases (e.g. online shopping) they can be a nuisance and sometimes can even…
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10 African Recipes to Try in 2014
Although African cuisine is among the most diverse, it remains relatively unexplored. With food trends indicating increased interest in ethnic foods, I asked my friends on social media to help me compile 10 dishes…
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Baking Banana Bread With My Girls
Baking is fun for the little ones because they get to help create something they can enjoy. (And what kid doesn't like to mix up gooey batter?) But letting them help in the kitchen also teaches measuring, counting…
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Farmstand (Version 1.7.1)
Platform and Price Apple iOS (mobile web version on Android), free
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Get Saucy Series: Creamy Classics
The French may be credited with developing the sophisticated art of sauce making, but the midcentury rise of canned soup gave homemade sauces a reputation for fussy and dated cooking. Today, millions of baby boomers…
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Laura McKnight: Shaping the Future of Nutrition
Laura McKnight, MPH, RD, LD, just completed her 20th year of teaching at Idaho State University, in Pocatello, Idaho. In that time, she's worked her way up from adjunct instructor to dietetic programs director. When…
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Fast Food in Africa: An African Dietitian’s Perspective
When I heard about multinational fast food companies expanding throughout Africa, I was ready to protest. Much like the rest of the world, obesity is on the rise in Africa and, as a registered dietitian who has seen…
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SocialPro: Enhance Your Digital Presence for Tech-Savvy Clients
Did you know that 81 percent of adults in the U.S. use the Internet? According to a 2013 Pew Research Center poll , 72 percent of those users have looked up medical information online in the past year, and 77 percent…
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Pumpkin Spiced Energy Bites
Did you know that pumpkin treats can be quite healthy? I'm not talking about your traditional pumpkin pie loaded with sugar and cream. Pumpkin : even the canned kind : is rich in the antioxidant beta carotene , and a…
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Sugar and the Science of Addiction
When we say that a dessert is addictive, we usually mean it’s very delicious. To those who study the physiological and neurochemical aspects of substance abuse, however, “addictive” is a term with serious health…
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Homemade Granola With a Star Ingredient
I don't bake a lot in the summer due to the heat. But the weather had cooled down a bit, and I was itching to bake something tasty and wholesome. I didn't have any flour, so I decided to go with a staple I always…
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Powered by Vegan: Must-Knows for Sports Nutrition
Vegan athletes have special challenges in meeting their nutrient needs, but with careful planning, they can meet the demands of high-volume training and competition. If you need any proof, look to ultra runner Scott…
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Jamie Shifley: Healthful Food Takes Flight
Anyone who travels knows that finding healthy food options at airports can be challenging. Thanks to Jamie Shifley, MS, RD, LDN, director of the coordinated nutrition program at the University of Illinois - Chicago,…
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Stacey Antine: Cultivating Kids Nutrition
“I’m completely committed to providing nutrition education to as many children, parents and schools who want to have the experience:either through after-school programs, summer camp, school and scout field trips, and…
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Going Bananas for Frozen ‘Nanas
I love ripe bananas, and so do my 4-year-old girls. They used to call them 'nanas…and sometimes still do just for laughs and giggles. As much as we love them, we sometimes have more than we can consume; the shelf…
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