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Today’s Look at Yesterday’s DeliMove 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…Kerry Neville · 4 min read
Yummly (Version 1.15)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.Marisa Moore · 2 min read
3 Ways to Celebrate Food DayRecently, I was invited by the local elementary school where I teach nutrition classes to join their Food Day celebration.Anne Cundiff · 2 min read
Should You Be Using LOINC?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…John Snyder · 2 min read
Warm Up with Coconut CurryThis 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…Wendy Lopez · 1 min read
My 3-Step Plan to Cook Faster and SmarterWhen 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…Jill Weisenberger · 3 min read
Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato ChiliHere 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…Elizabeth Shaw · 1 min read
Meet “The Feed” at FNCE 2015The start of October signals the true beginning of all things fall: pumpkin spice, turning leaves, football and FNCE ® .Sharon Solomon · 1 min read
Meeting the Standards with StandardizationAs 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.Sharon Solomon · 1 min read
3 Things All RDNs Need to Keep Their Passion AliveYou 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…Anne Cundiff · 2 min read
Informatics Is a Skill to Take with YouI 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.Simon Sum · 1 min read
4 Diabetes Myths: BustedIf 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."Jill Weisenberger · 3 min read
17 Glorious Grains You Need to KnowThe 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…Diane Welland · 5 min read
Angel Planells: Recruiting Men to the “Noble Mission”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…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Balsamic-Infused Fennel and Red Onion PizzasThis sweet and savory pizza highlights caramelized balsamic fennel.Elizabeth Shaw · 2 min read
How Bulk Bins Became CoolOnce 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…Rachel Quinlivan West · 2 min read
Calio (Version 1.0)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.Marisa Moore · 1 min read
How Ethiopia Safeguards Its Native Ancient GrainVisit any Ethiopian restaurant, and you’re bound to receive a generous serving of injera , a spongy, fermented flatbread commonly found in Ethiopian cuisine.Cordialis Msora-Kasago · 2 min read
Farmers Market Savory OatmealAfter 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.Jackie Newgent · 1 min read
Is Gluten-Sensitivity Real? New Research Causes New ThinkingGluten-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…Kathleen Zelman · 8 min read
Ingredient1 (Version 1.1)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.Marisa Moore · 1 min read
Kristina DeMuth: Fighting for Haiti’s FutureOver 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…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 4 min read
Spinach, Whole-Wheat and Semolina PastaAfter you’ve gotten the hang of making your own whole-wheat and semolina pasta, try this variation made with spinach for a nutrition boost.Sara Haas · 2 min read
Are Sprouted Grains Ready for the Limelight?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…Marisa Moore · 4 min read