Month: July 2015

Want to build the personal brand of your dreams? Think visually! Gorgeous, quality food photos are a game-changer. If that sounds a little far-fetched, consider that many potential clients find you through a quick Internet search

In the South, we eat them on New Year’s Day to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. But black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, deserve year-round attention no matter where you live.

Oh baby, it's hot outside! Who wants to even think about the stove or oven when you could be cooling off at the beach or pool? Grilling is always a good answer to the question, "What's

Walking through a Central Florida farmers market, I was struck by a huge overflowing basket of large, fresh, bright fruit. It was a mound of carambolas, also known as starfruit. I thought to myself, “I want to bite into one

For me, summer is time for barbecues, lemonade, iced tea, homemade ice cream and cooking with fresh garden herbs! Not only are they beautiful and aromatic, fresh herbs also add flavor without adding calories, fat

Dietitians are all about food, from farm to fork and every detail in between. Feeding people is a top priority for all of us, but “feed” can mean supplying more than just calories and nutrients.

As vegetarian and vegan diets gain in popularity even some meat-eaters are trying out “Meatless Mondays.” If you’re interested in reducing your consumption of meat, but feel intimidated to start, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether it's called socca, farinata or torta de ceci, this street food from Italy's Ligurian Sea coast tastes like a dream. Reminiscent of a savory pancake or cracker, it is an excellent substitute for bread or

I had a conversation with a new mom friend yesterday. Upon finding out what I do, she gave me a quick synopsis of her daughter’s eating habits, including several earlier strategies “to get her to

Since 1999, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized July as National Blueberry Month — and for good reason! This powerful little fruit contains only 80 calories per 1-cup serving and it is an excellent source of vitamin

Dietary recommendations typically focus on the quality and quantity of food rather than on when it is consumed. But emerging evidence helps illustrate the relationship between meal timing and its physiological effects. A study published in April 2015

Saint Augustine once said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” For frequent travelers, those are words to live by. For occasional travelers, international getaways — with their culture shock

The anticipation is over. Summer is finally here! Long overdue vacations with friends and family have finally arrived. Long, warm, sunny days replace the short dreary days of winter. But even as hot beach days

A manicured lawn, crisp white shirts and an afternoon in the sun. No, it's not a garden party, it's a tennis match. Look closer and you will see the sweaty athletes locked in battle. Competitive

With the increasing emphasis on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, farmers markets show no sign of going away. Last year, working with West Virginia University Healthcare, I was part of a team of registered dietitian

If you read and relied on advice from recent bestselling books claiming that wheat has somehow morphed into “Frankenwheat,” and is responsible for every ailment from diabetes to weight gain to arthritis to asthma, this is

Traditionally, gazpacho is a tomato-based soup that is served cold, but you’ll find many varieties of this Spanish soup these days. The following recipe makes a delicious amuse-bouche served in shot glasses, appetizer served in