Month: April 2014

Good news for all you java lovers. If you fear that the caffeine in coffee, tea and other beverages is dehydrating and doesn’t count toward your water needs, you’ve got something to celebrate. The old

Before moving to Japan my thoughts on eating seaweed were “gross,” “yuck” and “why.”  Being a dietitian, I actually knew the answer to “why,” but my question was more like, “Why would they put that

We’ve all experienced stress symptoms: sweaty palms, racing heartbeat, even headaches and loss of appetite. It’s enough to make you wonder why your mind and body won’t seem to cooperate no matter how many times

Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually worldwide to recognize and honor the environment. It also serves to educate people on how to do their part in supporting the Earth’s current

Product Reviewed: Demeyere Stovetop Smoker Every so often, you notice that a new kitchen tool has changed the way you think about home cooking. Instead of putting it in the pantry and forgetting about it,

Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Casserole Dish I love warm, hearty casseroles during the colder months. I’ve used casserole dishes similar to this Emile Henry model before, but, in my opinion, you can never have too

“Picky eater” has become the generic label for anyone who limits or refuses to consume certain foods. While pediatricians and dietitians acknowledge that this can be a normal phase of child development, parents often turn

‏Deviled eggs are one of my favorite party appetizer foods, but it’s something I never make for myself. And perhaps that’s what makes them seem so special to me. Since eggs are the epitome of

Product Reviewed: Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus I love chopping vegetables. It is probably one of my favorite things to do after a long day of work. It is mindless, productive and satisfying. However, there are some

Here is a wonderfully tasty FODMAP-friendly smoothie recipe that is great for a breakfast on-the-go.

Product Reviewed: Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canner This canner is a must-have for both canning regulars and first-timers. It’s completely automatic — it takes all of the guesswork out of canning and simplifies the entire

Nutrition experts and health counselors dispense endless advice on how to eat right and stay healthy, but apparently to little avail, considering the ever-growing obesity crisis with all its devastating effects on public health. Why

Easter is just around the corner and for those of you celebrating Easter with your kids, you may be looking for some ideas for their baskets that won’t have them bouncing off the walls. I

Have you ever gotten distracted while hard boiling eggs, letting them boil to the point where they bang against each other, crack, and leak out egg white, making it look like egg drop soup? With

Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Tagine Step in to my home, decorated with vibrantly colored tiles, arches leading into almost every room, and Moorish iron scroll work adorning my railings and staircases, and you will have

For supermarket-employed dietitians, the Oldways Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ, this past week was a thrilling combination of networking, education and inspiration. It was incredible to see the sheer number of dietitians passionately united together on

As dietitians, we often speak of pantry essentials or foods that should be staples in every kitchen's healthy cooking arsenal. Dry beans, whole grains and nuts usually top that list. What about foods that should

Product Reviewed: IMUSA 7.5-Quart Pressure Cooker Remember the stories of exploding pots from your grandmother’s era? In fact, she wasn’t the first to use a pressure cooker. Cooking under pressure was invented by Denis Papin,