Month: September 2015

The start of October signals the true beginning of all things fall: pumpkin spice, turning leaves, football and FNCE®. I have not attended the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ — the annual meeting of the Academy

This abundant garden vegetable is taking over farmers markets these days. Not only is it rich in fiber, which helps promote regularity, but like all plant foods, it also contains phytonutrients. Those particularly unique to

Bright pink and packed with nutrients, tropical dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) is low in calories and full of antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber. Dragon fruit is versatile and can be paired with any fruit combination. I've purchased

“Not a granola bar and not really a cake, this snack is a hearty, satisfying treat for kids and adults alike.” It’s tough to keep coming up with new snack ideas. A handful of nuts

When I discovered my rice cooker could cook more than rice, my world changed. How had I lived in the dark so long? Not only can you use a rice cooker to prepare perfect rice

It’s been craved. It’s been feared. Now, fat is taking on a new role. Recent research says fat joins the ranks of salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami as the “sixth taste” detected during a

Several recently published studies on aging all seem to lead to the same conclusion: for healthy aging, moderation is crucial. Whether it concerns weight management, physical activity or alcohol and tobacco use, health experts urge people to

As director of the customer experience for a hospital system in New York City, informatics is key to my mission of improving satisfaction through training and implementing standardization. I have led a multiyear project that

As summer comes to a close, the harvest season is heating up. Farmers markets and backyard gardens are full of bright, beautiful colors: green, orange, yellow, red and purple. In fact, color is an indicator

FNCE® is just around the corner! The Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (taking place this year in Nashville, Oct. 2 to 6) is the annual meeting of dietitians, and it's kind of taking over

As a non-Hispanic RDN who works with Latino and Hispanic populations in Philadelphia, I understand the unique challenges dietitians in bilingual communities face. In fact, I'm the chair of the Latino and Hispanics in Dietetics and

There is something about the blending of all these flavors, and yet still being able to taste them separately, that drives my taste buds wild. Hopefully it does the same for you.

I have been a RDN for almost eight years and I've found that, no matter where I go, technology and informatics are changing the way we do everything. In 2011, I worked in clinical dietetics

When thinking of sweet potatoes, do you think of those gooey Thanksgiving dishes drowning in marshmallows and brown sugar? While plenty of kids loved that dish, I was not one of them; I preferred the

By now, most schools are back in session. When it comes to performance in reading, writing and arithmetic, nutrition deserves a special focus. From better grades to regular school attendance, providing healthy, consistent meals for

For the past several weeks, my social media feeds have been flooded with tips, tricks and gorgeous pictures of nutritious and appealing lunches for kids. It seems like kids across the country will be sitting

It may be tempting to let everything go while on vacation, including your diet. But, even a few days of out-of-control eating can have disastrous effects on your waistline and your health. Luckily, with a

Before my first pregnancy, I had never ordered nor cooked a hamburger. However, while pregnant, I had cravings for red meat and developed a taste for ground beef. Today, I still enjoy the occasional burger, but I really