Fats may be on a public opinion roller coaster, but between complicated terminology and oversimplified diet trends there is new evidence that challenges age-old wisdom. It wasn’t long ago that the general recommendation for most
If velvety béchamel sauce suits French food, tangy yogurt sauces befit Mediterranean cuisines. While yogurt is a relative newcomer to the United States, many cultures have relied on yogurt for centuries — not just as
Everyone loves a good success story and Lucille Beseler, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE, lights up when sharing one in particular. President of the Family Nutrition Center in Coconut Creek, Florida, Beseler tells the inspiring story
Thirty years ago, Theresa Galvin was just beginning her career as a NYC-based dietitian when an AIDS-designated unit opened in the long term care facility where she worked. Despite what she calls the "happenstance" aspect
“What’s your blood sugar?” “When did you last measure your blood sugar?” “How’s your A1C?” When we talk about diabetes, we usually put most of the emphasis on blood sugar or blood glucose. That’s no
Steamed Clams with Andouille, White Beans, and Tomatoes Recipe developed by Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RDN, FAND, CFCS Prepared with the robust flavors of Andouille sausage, garlic and red pepper flakes and with health benefits
About 400 meters below sea level on the edge of Israel’s Judean Desert, you’ll find the Dead Sea. Water evaporates from the Dead Sea faster than new water flows into it. The result of this
Product Reviewed: Rösle Fish Grill Rack Have you ever grilled a whole fish? It tastes so much better! But because a whole fish is so delicate to manipulate, it can be tricky. Now we have
Product Reviewed: Vacu Vin Garlic Press It’s cold and flu season and one of my secret weapons to making it through the winter months unscathed is raw garlic. Yes, raw garlic! Packed with antioxidants, garlic
Product Reviewed: Sitram Pressure Cooker I’ve always dreamed of owning a pressure cooker. We’ll maybe I’m exaggerating little bit because I don’t know if I even knew what a pressure cooker was a few years
Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Oil Cruet I love this beautiful olive green oil cruet from Emile Henry. Isn't is simply gorgeous? It's a perfect color, don’t you think? I am all about food and color
Product Reviewed: Mauviel 1830 M’cook Stainless Steel Saucepan The Mauviel 1830 M’cook Stainless Steel Saucepan is a well-crafted, quality piece of cookware that is sure to please any home chef for years to come. Its
Heart disease accounts for about 25 percent of all deaths in the United States, with almost 600,000 Americans dying from it each year.1 It has been among the top five leading causes of death in
Step 1: Use Your Browser’s Pop-Up Blockers Pop-up ads usually open in a new window, generally using JavaScript, a popular programming language. While pop-ups can be helpful in some cases (e.g. online shopping) they can
Attending the New Media Expo (NMX) and the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) convinced this health practitioner that the latest technology can truly aid in creating healthy behavior change. I think of NMX as showcasing the
In recent years, coconut water has taken over as the newest health drink. Deemed “Nature’s Gatorade,” this tropical drink is gaining popularity not only with the health conscious but also fitness enthusiasts. Several big brands
Just over a year ago I wrote a post for my blog titled “The Biggest Loser and Why I Can’t Support It.” I outlined several reasons that I find TBL so incredibly problematic. If you’re
Snacking is at an all-time high. Ninety percent of Americans report snacking on any given day, and according to a USDA report on snacking patterns of U.S. adults, snacking habits have doubled in the past
With our busy lives hovering over us like a neglected to-do list, it’s easy to lose focus and forget to feed ourselves properly. When you’re so busy you can’t differentiate between your grocery list and
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits, but I'll be honest … it's rare that I ever cook with them! In an effort to explore the culinary abilities of this gorgeous pitted fruit, I committed