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New stories every morning, plus our archive of dietitian-written stories from the HealthStylz magazine.
Move over, fried chicken strips , mayo-laden potato salad and overstuffed meat sandwiches. Today's supermarket deli food offerings are an improved trifecta of taste, variety and nutrition. Alongside traditional deli…
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Synopsis of the App Yummly is a digital recipe box that aims to make it easier for foodies to cook, eat and share the foods they love.
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Recently, I was invited by the local elementary school where I teach nutrition classes to join their Food Day celebration.
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The more I work with terminologies , the more I find that the question is not, "Should we use Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, or LOINC ?" but, "How can we use them effectively?" If your electronic…
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This tasty dish makes for the perfect healthy comfort meal. Turmeric, which is one of the main ingredients in curry, is rich in curcumin, which has been shown to have anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and…
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When we're busy or overworked , it can be tempting to push a healthy meal right off the priority list. Fortunately, it doesn't take tons of time to put something delicious and nutritious together. But, it does take a…
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Here in the Shaw kitchen , we are quite fond of smoky and spicy flavors. In fact, we have yet to meet a spicy food we don't like. Give us a jar of jalapeños, a bottle of hot sauce or, heaven forbid, some ghost chili…
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The start of October signals the true beginning of all things fall: pumpkin spice, turning leaves, football and FNCE ® .
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As director of the customer experience for a hospital system in New York City, informatics is key to my mission of improving satisfaction through training and implementing standardization.
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You survived undergrad, worked tireless hours during your internship and made it to the Registration Examination for Dietitians. You sat breathlessly, staring at the screen, reading the message that you passed. At…
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I have been a RDN for almost eight years and I've found that, no matter where I go, technology and informatics are changing the way we do everything.
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If you have diabetes, it can seem like everyone has advice for you. "Eat this." "Don't eat that." "Always have a snack before bed." "Never eat after 8 p.m."
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The USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that half of all grains consumed be whole grains, and while most Americans still fail to meet this goal, we are moving in the right direction. In fact, 70 percent…
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When Angel Planells, MS, RDN, CD, decided to become a dietitian, he felt he was plunging into a "woman's world." He was, after all, one of three men in both his didactic and master's programs. Planells says male…
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This sweet and savory pizza highlights caramelized balsamic fennel.
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Once upon a time, the term "bulk aisle" conjured images of bins filled with oats and granola. Today, the grocery store's bulk bin aisle is a place to discover new foods and ingredients without having to purchase more…
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Synopsis of the App Calio is a food, nutrition and activity tracker with voice technology designed to help you manage health and weight loss goals with ease.
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Visit any Ethiopian restaurant, and you’re bound to receive a generous serving of injera , a spongy, fermented flatbread commonly found in Ethiopian cuisine.
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After an early morning trip to the farmers market, whip up this big bowl of comfort! It highlights vibrant, seasonal vegetables and showcases the savory side of oats.
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Gluten-free diets have become one of the hottest approaches to a long list of health ailments and weight loss. An ongoing debate asks whether gluten sensitivity truly exists or if it is a media-driven fad, pandering…
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Synopsis of the App The Ingredient1 app helps you discover natural and specialty foods based on taste profile, ingredients, allergens, nutrient data and labels such as organic and GMO-free.
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Over the course of a few years, Kristina DeMuth, RD, traveled to Haiti many times. During each trip, she learned something new about the country and its people : their history, culture and diet, and the devastating…
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After you’ve gotten the hang of making your own whole-wheat and semolina pasta, try this variation made with spinach for a nutrition boost.
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Chances are you've heard about sprouted grains. Though it may sound like a new trend, sprouted grains have been around for years. Once relegated to the back corner of the community health-food store, sprouted grains…
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