Month: February 2016

Synopsis of the App Called the personal happiness trainer, Happify provides science-based activities and games for stress and anxiety relief. Platform and Price Free: Apple and Android RDN Score 4 out of 5 Pros Cheerful,

Synopsis of the App SmartBP lets you record, share and track blood pressure measurements from a smartphone. Platform and Price Free: Apple and Android RDN Score 3 out of 5 Pros Simple design that’s easy-to-use.

Finding sustainable solutions to address food injustice is a huge undertaking, but Joanne Burke, PhD, RD, LD, is approaching it head-on. In 2013, the clinical associate professor of nutrition at the University of New Hampshire was appointed the first Thomas W. Haas Professor

Let’s face it, turmeric is hot! I remember the first time I heard about this spice at a nutrition conference several years ago. A nutrition researcher was discussing its anti-inflammatory potential in the fight against

February is National Canned Food Month – a great time to remember that canned fruits and vegetables are an economical way to boost the amount of plant-based foods in our diets. But there are also

These bite-sized beauties contain just 23 calories a pop, which means you can enjoy a serving of four and still feel virtuous. It's the perfect portion of rich, creamy filling combined with the sweetness of

While it tends to be one of the least discussed topics in food and nutrition, in reality, millions of Americans are impacted by eating disorders. Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating

Today marks the beginning of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. That’s why I’m dedicating this video blog to all of the dietitians (and RDNs to be) who do not specialize in treating eating disorders. Why?

The savory spice-and-nut mix dukkah has Egyptian roots and worldly applications. Traditionally made with nuts, coriander, cumin seeds, salt and sesame seeds, dukkah can also include other seeds such as fennel and peppercorns. The word

I’m always looking for something new at the farmers market. Even in winter, I’m not disappointed. This week’s find was celtuce. Also known as stem lettuce, celery lettuce, asparagus lettuce and, in China, “wosun,” celtuce

"I think olives taste rotten," my aunt said as we were preparing relish trays for a holiday party. "Yeah," echoed her son. I didn't say it out loud, but, in my mind, I was very disappointed

This dish was made for dried beans! I chose to use small, white navy beans for this recipe, but you can choose whichever beans you prefer. Because I used dried beans instead of a canned

I recently gave a talk to a group of senior citizens at a local assisted living center on updated food safety issues. We reviewed the latest news in food science and emphasized the need to

Do you enjoy playing with different flavor profiles? Plenty of diners celebrate their love for sweet, sour, salty and umami flavors, but what about bitter? Bitter isn't necessarily considered a favorite. The palate is sensitive

This one-size-fits-all party food will enthrall the foodies, delight the gluten-free, indulge the waistline watchers and make the vegans swoon. Yes, friends, there’s something for everyone with Roasted Edamame with Togarashi and Smoked Sea Salt,

If you've only had pistachios as a hard-to-open snack, you're in for a treat. These nuts can be used in many more ways in the kitchen. Try crushed pistachios to coat a log of goat

Building a nutrition app isn't something anyone can do alone. Computer programming and app creation is a complex and costly business. Most of the time, you need a team that includes a coding programmer, a graphic

"Healthy" may not be the first thing you think of when you think about pizza. In fact, most pizzeria pies are made with refined wheat flour, salty sauces and high-fat cheeses and meats. Instead of ordering an