This is a raisin. Examine it closely. Inhale its scent. Linda Buckley, registered dietitian with Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J., guides the participants of a mindful eating workshop to slowly put the dried grape in
If you’re like many people, you have a Facebook profile to connect with old friends, share updates about your life, browse funny pictures and play games. But there’s another type of presence on Facebook that’s
Platform and Price Free; Available via Apple App store and Google Play RD Score 3 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Part game, part education, Carb Counting with Lenny is designed to
Platform and Price Free; Available via Apple App store RD Score 4 out of 5 Synopsis of the App The Ask the Nutritionist: Recipes for Fighting Cancer app was created by the Dana-Farber
While shell and yolk color may differ between chicken eggs, the difference in color bears no relation to the flavor, nutritional value or quality of the egg. The egg’s size and shell color is determined
Platform and Price Free; Available via Apple App store RD Score 2 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Developed by the Smarter Living team at the Natural Resources Defense Council, Eat Local
I firmly believe that healthy food and delicious food are not mutually exclusive — fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and beans, prepared well, are wonderfully filling and satisfying. That's not to say that
I can’t get enough of the fresh strawberries that are really coming into season now in California. I made a raw strawberry tart last summer, but I used maple syrup in the crust and I
Spring is here and if you have not already purchased a new pair of running shoes, what are you waiting for?! Think of them as part of your equipment for a brand new start to
You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to make your own granola at home. It’s a fun baking activity to do with kids and the best part is you can get creative with the
Losing weight tops the New Year's Resolution chart year after year, and polls show that most Americans would like to lose weight. Though millions of people are spending time, money and energy towards this goal,
I practice a special kind of meditation on an almost daily basis. Perhaps meditation isn’t the right word since it doesn’t require me to sit in silence with my eyes closed and legs crossed or
Whether the conversation is about cancer or vegan diets or just plain tastiness, everyone has something to say about soy. There’s a lot of misinformation out there — perhaps from well-meaning sources, but potentially troublesome
A student in my Basic Nutrition class recently noted that what he’d learned after 10 weeks of immersion into complex carbohydrates, fatty acids, energy balance, label reading, hypertension, minerals, metabolism and the like was that healthy
As the weather heats up across the country, thoughts turn to dining al fresco. And, with many outdoor gatherings, cocktails are served…for better or worse! Frozen blended drinks, especially those served by restaurants, can be
Food dehydrating has been a common method of preservation since ancient times. By removing moisture from food, bacterial growth is inhibited, enzymes are preserved, and weight is reduced. Commercial food dehydrators can be used to
I love farm tours! So when I heard that the Georgia Organics – Farm Rx Conference was having a cultural farm tour, I definitely knew I had to go! The Global Growers Network is a
Infertility is one of the hardest things for couples who want children, and celiac disease is frequently an overlooked cause. It’s commonly known that around 1 percent of the population has celiac disease — a
Myths about foods people with diabetes should eat or not eat are numerous. Potatoes are one of these foods that have gotten a very bad rap — and because potatoes are known to be a
I can justify the purchase of almost any kitchen appliance. Even though my condos kitchen was built for a bachelor not a food blogger, I find a way to fit almost anything you could possibly