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New stories every morning, plus our archive of dietitian-written stories from the HealthStylz magazine.
I live in New York City : not the coldest of the cold, but not always the most pleasant climate for winter outdoor activities. My friends in Minneapolis, Anchorage, Chicago, and Buffalo: I applaud you for even…
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With approximately 300 food co-ops in the U.S. today, cooperative grocers represent fewer than 1 percent of American grocery stores. But food co-ops : which are owned and directed by customers rather than…
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Sausage making, a technique that dates at least to the 8th century B.C., was invented as a way to preserve and make use of underutilized cuts of meat and offal. Over time and with the introduction of spices and…
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The Abenaki Native American tribe in New England has a story to tell about maple syrup. Long ago, the Great Spirit gave the Abenaki people an abundance of food. One of the Great Spirit’s biggest gifts was the maple…
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One of the latest preserved food trends is arguably one of the more confusing. Not only is "uncured bacon" cured (usually in salt), but its appeal is due to the absence of nitrates and nitrites : which may be…
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What do corn tortillas and grits have in common? They’re both made from hominy. Made by soaking corn kernels in an alkali solution of lye or slaked lime to remove the hull and germ in a process called…
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I'm “old” enough on Google+ to know what to do, but I can still remember being new to Google+ and my concerns about doing it right. Familiarizing yourself with these do’s and don’ts on Google+ will add confidence to…
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Whether it’s naan in India, baguettes in France, tortillas in Mexico or lavash in the Middle East, the breaking of bread brings people together throughout the world.
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Recognizing the needs of the aging population in San Francisco and armed with a passion for community health, Gloria Fishburn began her work with Meals on Wheels of San Francisco eight years ago and hasn’t looked back.
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There’s a certain nostalgia that comes with baking : perhaps an image of kneading dough on a rustic wooden block with billows of flour swirling through the air, or of golden rolls cooling on a rack, made fresh by…
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If a recipe calls for a “stick of butter,” how many tablespoons is that? If you’re from the United States, Liberia or Myanmar, you know the answer is eight; anywhere else, and chances are you’d need to grab a…
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For many, the love affair with baking starts at a very young age, when it’s as easy as adding water to a mix, stirring with a plastic spoon and watching in awe as tiny brownies baked under an everyday light bulb in…
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As with all areas of medicine, nutrition practice relies on evidence generated from research studies. For the latest guidelines and research summaries, check out the recently renovated Evidence Analysis Library of…
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"Breast is best" has long been the mantra to new mothers and is a favorite among many registered dietitian nutritionists.
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He always knew he wanted to help others, but Demetrius Willis, MS, MBA, RD, LDN, didn't have a clear vision of his future until he spent time with clinical dietitians at the oncology hospital where his mother was a…
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