While slow cookers are usually used only for casseroles, stews and chowders, they can be used for so much more. Here are seven new foods to add to your slow-cooker repertoire to make your life
Seaweed is rich in vitamins and minerals, but is not used often in American cuisine. If you'd like to incorporate this healthy ingredient into your diet, try this recipe for miso soup. While traditional miso
Che Dau Trang Recipe by Tessa Nguyen, RD, LDN Ingredients ½ cup sticky rice, soaked overnight in water ½ cup black-eyed peas, soaked overnight in water ¼ cup powdered sugar, or other sweetener of choice
Ready for a taste of the Pacific? Hawaiian cuisine is projected to be one of 2016's biggest food trends. Lucky me, I was able to research the trend firsthand recently when I visited Hawaii for
Because of their high fat contents, nuts have been at the heart of many discussions about dietary recommendations. Once banished from weight-loss programs, the benefits of nuts have been coming to light of late. Walnuts
It’s game time and you need something to serve at your next tailgate or game-viewing event. Your homemade buffalo wings are a huge hit with everyone, but they’re messy and hard to eat. It
You might think the first harbinger of spring is daffodils and crocuses pushing through the soil, but for gardeners like me it’s the day that seed catalogs arrive in the mail. And, it never fails that
Unless you, as a parent, are a vegetarian or vegan, a child announcing his or her dislike of meat can present challenges to meal-planning. It’s quite common for toddlers and preschoolers to experience a phase in
Though more sweet than spicy, shishito peppers are hot! These small, thin ancient Japanese native peppers are currently trendy in the culinary world. Roasted shishitos are my go-to appetizer when entertaining because they are crazy-easy to
How many recipes have you read that include the seemingly simple ingredient: "1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed"? It sounds so easy … but it never is. I usually end up wrestling with it for more time
My generation of RDNs has been issued a challenge: guide the future of our profession by taking on roles as preceptors and mentors. We all know there are not enough dietetic internship positions for every qualified
"What health app would you recommend for me?" With almost one-third of smartphone owners in the U.S. using health and fitness apps, you might get asked this question a lot. If you find it hard
It may not sound appealing to everyone, but liver is simply amazing! Since an animal’s liver plays multiple roles within the body, it requires many vitamins and minerals to complete its functions. Therefore, liver is
You may think of popcorn as little more than a tasty and inexpensive snack, but it actually offers some impressive health benefits. If prepared healthfully, popcorn is a low-calorie and low-sodium plant-based food that counts
More than 30 million Americans suffer from high total cholesterol levels, says the Centers for Disease for Control and Prevention. And, almost 75 million of us have high levels of LDL — low-density lipoprotein, also
This recipe took me less than 5 minutes to prepare, and the result was a dish that’s simple, light and flavorful. Yellow zucchini is so flexible in the kitchen and works well in stews, sautés
Creamy soups and bisques are so luscious, but typically are packed with so much butter and cream. Who wants soup with 400-plus calories per serving? Instead, start your dinner with this creamy vegan alternative. At
As its name implies, the rutabaga is a root vegetable. They’re often mistaken for turnips because they are actually a cross between a turnip and cabbage. In season from October to March, rutabagas are a
If you're thinking of improving your eating habits for the New Year, you're halfway there. But, you're forgetting a crucial part: your gut! There's a good reason our gut and the bacteria living in our
We’re a couple of weeks into 2016 — are you still keeping your New Year’s resolution? As a nutritionist and coach, I’ve seen such a range of experiences with my clients. Here are a few questions to