Month: January 2014

It’s a tool I can’t live without. It makes smoothies in less than two minutes. It purees vegetable soups right in the pan, thickening them and making them creamy. And it’s inexpensive and easy to

Diet plans like to make all sorts of claims in terms of their effectiveness for weight loss and better health. Most emphasize certain food groups while eliminating others. Almost all assert their guidelines work best

There is a lot of talk about sodium in the media lately, as well as among health professionals. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report last year about the risks of consuming too little

I feel a little bad for my husband. Let’s be real — he married a dietitian and food isn’t exactly something you can avoid on a daily basis. Something my husband can freely admit is

Product Reviewed: Lékué Rice Cooker As a South Asian, rice is a staple in my culture; as a dietitian, it is not a staple in my diet. I can’t remember the last time I made

As I sit on my couch on this blustery cold day with a cup of tea, I am reminded of how it has the power to heal both body and soul. While I love coffee

When you hear the word “ramen,” you probably cringe. I don’t blame you! It conjures up thoughts of one of the unhealthiest foods out there. Fried noodles loaded with sodium, no vegetables in sight, and

Developing recipes using seasonal ingredients is one of my favorite pastimes. In the summer, I focus on grilling and recipes that include berries, tomatoes and corn. In the spring, my meals revolve around fava beans,

In cold winter months, red sores that won’t heal and appear on the corners of a patient’s mouth might be dismissed as dry skin. A physician would likely prescribe a skin ointment. This may treat

BPA, or bisphenol A, is a chemical used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins that has come under scrutiny for potential harmful health effects. Developed as a synthetic estrogen in the 1890s and granted GRAS

Slow cooking has been a hot trend since nearly the beginning of time. As soon as humans could cook, they were preparing their meals of plants, herbs and game over the open fire. The slow-cooking

Baking bread is scary. The first time you attempted to bake yeast bread on your own, you were probably hovering over the oven, opening it too often, letting the heat out and most likely ruining

January is Mental Wellness Month. As a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, I appreciate the opportunity to write about this important topic. As RDNs, we may have a tendency to think more about the physical

Once the cold weather hits, nothing starts the day better than a steamy hot bowl of oatmeal. While this breakfast classic is still a favorite for many, oats are a versatile and inexpensive staple that

Kombucha tea is gaining popularity as the beverage of choice for many health-conscious people in today’s world. It can be purchased in a variety of flavors at just about any supermarket. But at nearly $4/bottle,

For many people living across the United States, winter is here a bit early. The chilly weather on top of a recent abundance of holiday shopping may have you wondering how you will possibly be