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6 Tips for Staying Active on Cold DaysI 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…Cara Anselmo · 3 min read
Co-Op Comeback: What the New Co-Ops Do DifferentWith 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…Monica Reinagel · 5 min read
DIY Kitchen: Simple SausageSausage 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…Sara Haas · 5 min read
Inbox (Version 1.02)Platform and Price Free: Apple, Android and WebMarisa Moore · 2 min read
How Maple Syrup Goes from Tap to TableThe 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…Kitty Broihier · 7 min read
Todoist (Version 9.03)Platform and Price Free: Apple, Android and WebMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Is Uncured Bacon Nutritionally Superior?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…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 1 min read
Why Versatile Hominy Is a Star in Hispanic and Southern CuisinesWhat 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…Diane Quagliani · 4 min read
SocialPro: How to Interact Well on Google+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…Ronnie Bincer · 4 min read
Dishing up a Heart-Healthy PizzaProduct Reviewed: Emile Henry Grilling / Baking StoneLauren O'Connor · 2 min read
Breaking Bread around the WorldWhether 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.Kerry Neville · 4 min read
Dishing up a Heart-Healthy PizzaProduct Reviewed Emile Henry Grilling / Baking StoneLauren O'Connor · 3 min read
Fruit and Vegetable Desserts: Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too!Developed by Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDNFood & Nutrition Magazine · 7 min read
Gloria Fishburn: Help for Older AdultsRecognizing 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.Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Kitchen Scale: It Really Measures UpThere’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…Sara Haas · 2 min read
Lost in Translation: When Your Recipe Goes GlobalIf 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…Jodie Shield · 2 min read
Mailbox (Version 2.2)Platform and Price Free: Apple and AndroidMarisa Moore · 1 min read
There’s an Oven for Every OccasionFor 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…Catharine Powers · 4 min read
Research … with a Side Order of Informatics!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…Sarah Rusnak · 2 min read
4 Kid-Friendly RecipesBaby Food Meat PureeFood & Nutrition Magazine · 4 min read
Besting Breastfeeding Bullies: A Case for Supporting, Not Shaming"Breast is best" has long been the mantra to new mothers and is a favorite among many registered dietitian nutritionists.Kerry Neville · 5 min read
Calm (Version 1.07)Platform and Price Free download + subscription: Apple, WebMarisa Moore · 1 min read
Demetrius J. Willis: Serving the UnderservedHe 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…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Headspace (Version 2.0)Platform and Price Free App + Suscription: Apple, AndroidMarisa Moore · 1 min read