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Morocco Medallions

Slices of kasha-filled chicken breasts make a stylish entrée that can be prepared in advance and baked just before dinner.

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Pork Tenderloin with Porcini and Lentil Rub

Savory and full of flavor, pork tenderloin is dry-rubbed with porcini mushrooms, lentils and rosemary. Serve with mushroom sauce for a delicious and elegant dinner.

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Smoky Acorn Squash and Lentil Bisque

This simple vegetarian bisque features savory ingredients paired with subtle flavors to create an unexpected, vibrant taste. Grating nutmeg on top adds an exciting finish.

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Winter Squash: Go Beyond Popular Pumpkin and Butternut

With origins in Mexico and Central America, winter squash was a staple crop among Native Americans, who ate the flowers, flesh and seeds of the plant and used the gourds as containers and utensils.

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Help Meet Calcium Needs with Non-Dairy Sources

Calcium is an essential mineral involved in numerous body processes related to muscle and nerve function. It’s also key to building and maintaining strong bones. Current Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDAs, for…

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Omnio (Version 3.22.15)

Synopsis of the App Omnio is a personalized, all-in-one clinical resource is designed to help clinical healthcare professionals access important medical information and resources.

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Today (Version 1.1)|

Synopsis of the App Today is a habit-tracking app that focuses on effective and efficient habit development and health tracking in one convenient, well-designed space.

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UNUM (Version 2.4.0)|

Synopsis of the App With a tagline of “design perfection for Instagram,” UNUM helps you curate, arrange, schedule and edit your Instagram feed with ease.

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Is That App OK for My Kids?

With today's children getting their first smartphone at an average of 10, parents need to be more vigilant than ever. As an RDN, you might be asked for recommendations for a child looking to learn about nutrition…

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5 Tips for Surviving and Thriving in a Dietetic Internship

One of the scariest things I've ever seen was an estimate of the total cost of tuition and expenses over two years during a dietetic internship/graduate degree program. "How am I going to afford my electricity bill?…

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Free Yourself from Free-Text Documentation

I still remember the opening words of a medical student's history and physical, which I encountered doing a chart review as a new registered dietitian:

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Blood Orange Granita

"Granita" is a Sicilian-style frozen dessert made from water, sugar and other flavorings. Some classic flavors include citrus fruit, coffee, jasmine, almond extract and mint. Granita's texture is smooth, but pieces…

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6 Simple Strategies for Shoring up Your Mobile Security

Once upon a time, attending a meeting or conference, or being out of the office for any reason, could be a bit of an ordeal. Even with back-up staff, daily operational activities were often put on hold (or…

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6 Tips to a Successful Low-FODMAP Elimination Diet

Following a low-FODMAP diet can feel restrictive. Low-FODMAP diet educator Kate Scarlata, RDN, LDN offers expert tips to help people with IBS overcome barriers of the elimination diet.

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Buddhify (Version 2.6.4)

Synopsis of the App Buddhify is designed to help users achieve mindfulness and meditate on the go. The app provides a "solo timer" to mediate on your own and more than 80 guided meditation tracks that last between…

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From Diet to Discipline: The Power of Yoga

Thought to have originated 5,000 years ago in India, yoga is a discipline with physical, mental and spiritual components. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit yuj , which means to yoke, join or bring together.…

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Handpick Recipes & Ingredients (Version 4.0.1)

Synopsis of the App Handpick Recipes & Ingredients helps home cooks easily discover recipes that use ingredients already stocked in their fridge and pantry. Browse a daily digest of recipes from bloggers and popular…

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Kathleen Zelman: Translating Science into Soundbites

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RDN, is dedicated to mastering the art and science of nutrition communication. Affectionately called "Chatty Kathy" as a child, Zelman earned an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics…

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