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Phyll Dondis Ribakoff: Fighting Hunger in Boston

In the Boston area, Phyll Dondis Ribakoff, RD, LDN, is active in the fight against hunger and food insecurity. Working with dietetic interns at Sodexo, she teaches how to reach food-insecure families through…

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Raffaele DiMatteo: Treated Ebola in New York City

After a few years on the job, it takes a special case to surprise many health-care workers. For Raffaele DiMatteo, RDN, CDN, a clinical dietitian at New York’s Bellevue Hospital, that surprise came in 2014 when his…

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Super-Seedy Granola Bars

These grab-and-go bars are packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats. Cover them with plastic wrap to store in the fridge or freezer for a quick, portable snack.

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Videolicious (Version 3.6.0)

Synopsis of the App The Videolicious platform helps businesses create high-quality, branded video content with a professional look and feel. With step-by-step instructions, this app guides users through the process…

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Ready for Kitchen Composting? Get Started with These Tips

Although it may be less about food waste prevention and more about food waste management, composting helps reduce methane gas by keeping food out of landfills. But what if you don't have space for an outdoor compost…

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If You Haven’t Tried Savory Oatmeal, You’re in a for a Treat

If you've only ever flavored your oatmeal with sweet accompaniments such as cinnamon, brown sugar and fruit, you're missing out! It's time to try the delicious change of pace of savory oatmeal. Not only is it a great…

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An African Experiment in Urban Farming

What do you do if you have a passion for agriculture and a degree in horticulture, but have no land of your own and live in a country in which the majority of people your age are underemployed?

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Layered Zucchini Lasagna

Replacing the noodles with zucchini makes this meal a great match for those with gluten restrictions or who want to watch their carb intake. Besides being mouthwatering, this lasagna makes for the perfect packed…

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Trimmed-down Sweet Noodle Kugel

This is one of my favorite foods from childhood. We'd eat sweet noodle kugel only a couple times a year on one Jewish holiday or another, but the sweet, creamy dish made with pasta is a dish I always looked forward…

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5 Simple, Smart and Satisfying Snack Hacks

Snacking is the latest and greatest food trend. Many individuals are foregoing the classic three meals a day and replacing it with six small meals or snacks a day. There are many reasons behind this shift, such as…

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A Healthier “Death by Chocolate” Cake

It's called "Death by Chocolate" Cake , but it contains a hearty dose of fiber-filled whole grains and even manages to sneak in an entire serving of vegetables.

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What the WHO Said: and Didn’t Say: about Meat and Cancer

When the World Health Organization recently issued a report saying processed meat is a carcinogen and red meat is a probable carcinogen, the world took notice. Diets rich in processed meat (such as hot dogs, ham,…

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9 Keys for Dietetics Students Trying to Land an Internship

The journey to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist is a years-in-the-making process that takes advanced preparation. One part you can't avoid : and which can make or break your future success : is getting…

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7 Tips for Reducing AGEs in Your Food

The best strategies for limiting dietary AGEs are simple, cost-effective and consistent with dietary recommendations for good health.

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African Peanut Soup

Made with familiar ingredients you likely have on hand, this unique soup is irresistibly rich, creamy and ready in only 30 minutes.

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Why Beets Deserve the Spotlight

For years, earthy-tasting beets languished on "most hated vegetables" lists, but things started to change when the now-ubiquitous beet and goat cheese salads spread quickly across menus around the country. With a lot…

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A Global Mission for Nutrition Education

From emergency relief posts to missions organized by faith-based organizations, the dietetics community is no stranger to international volunteerism : and the expertise and skill sets of registered dietitian…

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Are Grilling and Baking Harmful Ways to Cook?

There is little question that grilling and baking are healthful alternatives to frying, particularly in terms of reducing calories and fats.

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What Are the Health Benefits (or Not) of Bone Broth?

Bone is composed of a matrix that includes collagen, protein and mineral deposits, including calcium and phosphate, and provides gelatin to foods. Bone marrow, a form of spongy tissue within some bones, contributes…

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Sweet Potato Soup with Cashew-Coconut Cream

This creamy soup balances sweet and savory notes of coconut and curry. The cashew-coconut cream adds a visual touch when it’s swirled into the bright orange soup.

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