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Steamed Clams with Andouille, White Beans, and TomatoesRecipe developed by Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RDN, FAND, CFCSFood & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
SocialPro: Blocking Pop-Up AdsPop-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…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
10 African Recipes to Try in 2014Although 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…Cordialis Msora-Kasago · 3 min read
Microwaveable Rice: Your New Frenemy?Product Reviewed: Lékué Rice CookerAnita Mirchandani · 2 min read
Baking Banana Bread With My GirlsBaking 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…Lauren O'Connor · 2 min read
Farmstand (Version 1.7.1)Platform and Price Apple iOS (mobile web version on Android), freeMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Get Saucy Series: Creamy ClassicsThe 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…Jill Melton · 4 min read
ipiit, The Food Ambassador (Version 1.4.7)Platform and Price Apple and Android, freeMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Laura McKnight: Shaping the Future of NutritionLaura 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…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Pocket Dietitian (Version 1.0)Platform and Price Apple iOS, freeMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Cooked Pasta at the Touch of a ButtonProduct Reviewed Lékué Pasta CookerSally Kuzemchak · 1 min read
The Gadget with a Seal of ApprovalProduct Review Caso ® Vacuum SealerNatalia Stasenko · 2 min read
A Knife Made for Sparkling LemonadeProduct Reviewed Pure Komachi 2 Citrus KnifeMcKel Hill · 1 min read
Caramelized Onions without the TearsProduct Reviewed: Rösle Onion and Vegetable ChopperMaria Tadic · 2 min read
Fast Food in Africa: An African Dietitian’s PerspectiveWhen 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…Cordialis Msora-Kasago · 3 min read
SocialPro: Enhance Your Digital Presence for Tech-Savvy ClientsDid 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…Marci Harnischfeger · 4 min read
Pumpkin Spiced Energy BitesDid 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…Lauren O'Connor · 2 min read
Sugar and the Science of AddictionWhen 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…Monica Reinagel · 3 min read
Lisa McDowell: Hospital Campus Farm PioneerLisa McDowell, MS, RD, CSSDFood & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Homemade Granola With a Star IngredientI 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…Lauren O'Connor · 2 min read
Powered by Vegan: Must-Knows for Sports NutritionVegan 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…Christine Rosenbloom · 3 min read
Jamie Shifley: Healthful Food Takes FlightAnyone 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,…Denise Rondini · 3 min read
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…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 1 min read
Going Bananas for Frozen ‘NanasI 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…Lauren O'Connor · 2 min read