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Potato Beet LatkesLatkes are a Hanukkah staple. Because they’re typically deep fried with the skin removed from the potatoes, they’re also pretty calorie-dense and devoid of many nutrients. To make them more nutrient-dense, I love…Sammi Haber · 1 min read
Cheesy Crepes with ZucchiniServings : 10 Serving size : 3 crepe pieces, 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 3 cucumber half slices, 1/10 tablespoon dill (115 grams) Prep time : 15 minutes Cooking time : 50 minutesLauren O'Connor · 2 min read
Creamy Potato SaladServings : 12 Serving size : ½ cup (120 grams) Prep time : 1 hour Cooking time : 25 minutesMarisa Moore · 2 min read
Dishers: A Handy Tool for Perfect PortionsFor more than a century, dishers have been used to portion and serve foods ranging from mashed potatoes to chicken salad.Emily Cooper · 2 min read
Edamame: A Baby Bean Comes Out of its ShellOur snack-friendly culture has embraced edamame, a Japanese bean often eaten like unshelled Southern boiled peanuts. A type of shell bean, edamame contains immature soy beans within each pod that can be served whole…Michele Redmond · 3 min read
Exploring the Gut-Brain AxisIf you’ve ever felt the sensation of “butterflies” in your stomach or had a “gut feeling” about a situation, you’ve experienced the connection of the brain and the gut. This two-way communication between the nervous…Taylor Wolfram · 5 min read
My Global Table: UkraineScents that wafted from the kitchen of my babushka’s (Russian for “grandmother”) flat in Odessa were always extraordinarily delicious. The savory smell of dumplings, pelmeni , borscht and the sweet aroma of…Mascha Davis · 4 min read
Healthy Kitchen Hacks: Embrace the BeetBeets have a range of culinary uses, but their hard texture and tendency to stain surfaces can make them daunting to prepare. Try these tips to become a better beet cook.Deanna Segrave-Daly and Serena Ball · 2 min read
Choline: An Essential Nutrient With Many BenefitsOften described as “vitamin-like” for its water soluble vitamin properties, choline is a unique micronutrient that is crucial for many biological functions.Kathleen Zelman · 3 min read
Nutrition Considerations for the Transgender CommunityOne of the most important roles of the registered dietitian nutritionist is to provide medical nutrition therapy that is relevant to an individual’s culture, ethnicity and dietary preferences. In order to improve…Zachari Breeding · 5 min read
Spicy Edamame Slaw with Orange DressingServings : 8 Serving size : ¾ cup (95 grams) Prep time : 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes to chill) Cooking time : 0 minutesGinger Hultin · 1 min read
Spotlight on Civility: Interviews with 8 Social Media Rock StarsFrom global networking to discussing timely topics, social media presents great benefits: as well as challenges. To get the most out of online exchanges, the key is constructive engagement. We interviewed eight…Lauren Fox · 20 min read
Sweet Curried Edamame CrunchersServings : 6 Serving size : ⅓ cup (40 grams) Prep time : 8 minutes Cooking time : 1 hour 15 minutesCara Rosenbloom · 1 min read
Vegetarian BorschtServings : 7 Serving size : 2 cups soup, 2¼ tablespoons dill, 2¼ tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (490 grams) Prep time : 35 minutes Cooking time : 1 hourEA Stewart · 2 min read
Xismari Collazo-Colon: Rehabilitating Veterans through the Healing Power of FoodXismari Collazo-Colón, RDN, LD, wanted a career in which she could serve others. At 16, she entered the natural sciences program at the University of Puerto Rico to fulfill requirements for medical school. But…Lauren Fox · 2 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to DICASAs a dietetics student, preparing for DICAS, the Dietetic Internship Central Application Service, can be quite overwhelming. Whether you are feeling anxious or simply don’t know where to begin, these four tips can…Stephanie Taormina · 2 min read
Celery: A Nutritious Culinary StapleWild celery is thought to be native to the Mediterranean region. Before its first culinary use, likely in France in the 1600s, celery was used medicinally in ancient Egypt, Rome and China to treat afflictions…Cara Anselmo · 3 min read
Holiday HacksThe holiday season is a time to come together and give thanks, but it also can be a time for anxiety. If you’re hosting a feast, use these tips to stress less and impress your guests.Emily Cooper · 2 min read
Mastering Vegan BakingBaking is more than just a holiday tradition : it is food science and chemistry in action. Whether you follow a vegan diet, need to accommodate an egg or dairy allergy, are cooking for vegan guests or simply run out…Ginger Hultin · 3 min read
Smoked Salmon and Herbed Avocado ToastServings : 8 Serving size : 2 pieces Prep time : 15 minutes Cooking time : 2 minutesEmily Cooper · 1 min read
Honey-Pistachio Baked Sweet PotatoI love sweet potatoes. I could literally eat one every single day and not get sick of them. This sweet potato recipe will make your taste buds melt. It’s a soft sweet potato topped with a nutty, crunchy, honey-based…Alanna Waldron · 1 min read
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