Year: 2015

“Crisp-tender broccoli salad that is better than the ones you’ll find on any salad bar.” After some informal research at local grocery store salad bars, I began to see a trend. Next to the fresh

“A perfect sandwich to take to parties or picnics. The classic BLT is turned into a wrap with the addition of turkey and garlic and chive dressing.”  When did a sandwich become a wrap and

We all love pizza, but sometimes we crave something a little different. Enter the French bread pizza. Yes, French bread pizza tends to be a pretty traditional dish, honoring the age-old combination of marinara sauce,

“Oatmeal cookies bursting with tart dried cherries and delicious dark chocolate…because sometimes you just need a cookie!” Let’s face it, sometimes you want a cookie. As a dietitian, people are always amazed when I say

Leafy greens are delicious and nutritious, but there is one major problem: They often spoil too quickly. If leafy greens are sold in a large bag or box, they can become wilted and slimy by

I grew up in a house where dinner always had to include meat. I don’t know if that’s a function of living in the Midwest or if it’s because that’s how my parents grew up.

Easter is a holiday full of traditions such as collecting and decorating eggs. Are you keeping your eggs safe as you hunt and enjoy them?  Here are a dozen Easter egg safety tips: Only buy eggs

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