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What Is the Optimal Intake of Vitamin D?Found in virtually every tissue and cell in the body and enabling many biological functions, vitamin D comes from three sources: food, supplements and the sun. It's also one of four fat-soluble vitamins, the other…Kathleen Zelman · 3 min read
Osteoporosis Prevention throughout the LifespanAlthough fractures due to thinning bones are rare before age 65, the risk of this common and often debilitating condition is heavily influenced by choices we make decades earlier. Each phase of life offers a unique…Monica Reinagel · 5 min read
Sardines Are Tiny Fish That Are Big on FlavorIridescent, tiny and flavorful, sardines are actually several different types of small fish : not a species, as some people think.Kerry Neville · 5 min read
Zipongo (Version 5.6)Synopsis of the App Zipongo is an ideal meal-planning tool for healthy shoppers. Recipes come with appetizing, full-color photos and can be saved for easy recall or sharing with friends. Filter by dietary…Marisa Moore · 2 min read
The Path to Purer Juice?Product Reviewed: Omega 8006 JuicerCara Anselmo · 2 min read
4 Guidelines You Need to Know about Kitchen CompostingThere's no wonder that so many municipalities offer (and even require) recycling programs. The benefits of recycling glass, plastic, paper and aluminum products are numerous. But what about food scraps and yard…Zachari Breeding · 3 min read
Italian-Style BarramundiThe beauty of individually frozen fish fillets is that dinner is only a few minutes away. When I arrive home from work, I grab the number of frozen fillets that I need for dinner plus one more for tomorrow's lunch.Jill Weisenberger · 2 min read
My Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Passover MenuThe dining room table was set elegantly with springtime tulips as the centerpiece. Matzo ball soup filled china bowls, brisket and carrot tzimmes adorned the plates and everyone anticipated the dessert of…Cara Rosenbloom · 2 min read
SocialPro: Using Technology to Communicate and OrganizeAs speaker-elect of the Academy House of Delegates , one of my most exciting and challenging responsibilities is communicating clearly and openly with a variety of groups: the Academy House of Delegates Leadership…Linda Farr · 2 min read
3 Ways to Share Your Nutrition Expertise around the WorldYears back, I moved to the United States from my home country, Argentina, and volunteered in a Salvation Army clinic. Today, I'm back home and have hosted dietetics students as they come to visit. From these…Romina Barritta de Defranchi · 2 min read
Let’s Focus on Beating Diabetes at Home: and Around the WorldLet's talk diabetes and prediabetes around the world : the main goals of World Health Day 2016. According to the World Health Organization, the number of diabetes cases is rapidly increasing in many countries. They…Jill Weisenberger · 2 min read
Food Safety when Traveling InternationallyFoodborne illnesses are a health concern everywhere. They are especially a concern when traveling abroad, though. When you are traveling to a different country, ask yourself: Are restaurants selling food that you can…Romina Barritta de Defranchi · 2 min read
Why Processed Food Isn’t All BadI'm not one of those dietitians who hates all processed foods. You won't find me proclaiming the evils of food processing in aisles of the health food store or at the farmers market. Nevertheless, I am interested…Kitty Broihier · 4 min read
The Easiest Vegetarian Chili You’ve Ever MadeChili doesn't get any easier than this! In a few easy steps, you can create a vegan dish that is packed with flavor and deeply satisfying. If you're not a fan of quinoa, prepare the chili without it and enjoy it with…Wendy Lopez · 1 min read
My 5 Favorite Ways to Enjoy SesameI'm crazy about sesame, the mighty little seeds that pack a powerful flavor punch. Toasting the seeds brings out their nuttiness and adds oomph when sprinkled on rice bowls, sushi and avocado toast. Not only that,…Cara Rosenbloom · 2 min read
Greek Easter Lamb … Enjoy It in ModerationEvery family has its holiday food traditions. In mine, we celebrate Easter with Grandma Kay's traditional Greek lamb recipe.Jessica Cording · 3 min read
Get Your Nutrition Advice from a Credentialed ExpertFirst the good news: Just about everyone is interested in food and nutrition these days. While it's really great that what we eat is such a popular topic, it's also crucial that we get nutrition education from a…Sammi Haber · 3 min read
It’s Time for Restaurants to Heed the Dietary GuidelinesThe first Dietary Guidelines for Americans came out in 1980. As an RDN, I understand the significant changes that have occurred since then regarding the way we view the intersection of health, disease and nutrition.Zachari Breeding · 2 min read
Nothing Says Warmth Like Sweet Potato GnocchiNothing says comfort and warmth like gnocchi. It's more time consuming to make them fresh instead of buying a packaged variety, but the ingredients are few and simple, the preparation is not difficult, and the…Cara Anselmo · 2 min read
DIY Ranch Dressing DipWhy is it that we put off doing the simplest things : like finally writing down this easy recipe? "I'll write it tomorrow," I'd say. Then another day would pass. "OK, tomorrow." And another. "No, really, I'll write…Elizabeth Shaw · 1 min read
Pleasingly Perfect ParchmentProducts Reviewed: PaperChef Culinary Parchment Multipurpose Non-Stick Paper and PaperChef Culinary Parchment Cooking BagsCara Rosenbloom · 2 min read
Curried Shrimp and Quinoa SaladServed over fresh peppery arugula, delicate sautéed shrimp in a tomato curry sauce make a tasty lunch or dinner.Vicki Shanta Retelny · 1 min read
Is Dietary Sodium Really Harmful? A Complex Debate Heats UpWhile lowering sodium is indisputably beneficial for those who already have hypertension, increasingly conservative sodium recommendations for the general public is hotly contested : and concern that too little…Taylor Wolfram · 4 min read
EatBy Smart Kitchen (Version 1.0)Synopsis of the App The EatBy app helps you track what’s in the refrigerator and when you need to use or eat it.Marisa Moore · 1 min read