Month: April 2016

Did you know that some red food dye is made from cochineal or carmine insects? After learning about this, I was eager to create an alternative recipe using "real” ingredients. Red velvet cake has always been

Hunger and poverty are complicated and widespread problems in our nation. In 2014, 46.7 million Americans (15 percent of the population) lived in poverty — that includes 21 percent of American children. Today, according to

Product Reviewed: Paderno World Cuisine 4-Blade Spiralizer Is a spiralizer a necessary kitchen item? No. Is it a fun tool to have? You bet! An upgrade over their original three-blade model, the Paderno World Cuisine

Product Reviewed: Omega 8006 Juicer While I enjoy an occasional carrot-ginger-orange juice from my local health food store, I’ve never tried making my own. Smoothies? Yes. But cold-pressed, pulp-free, fresh vegetable or fruit juice? Not

Product Reviewed: Lékué Kabob Maker I’ve never tried a product like this before, but was very excited by the idea. We have different diet preferences in my house (vegetarian, omnivore, low-carb), so we love recipes

Product Reviewed: IMUSA Cloth Tortilla Warmer On “Mexican night” — a once-a-week occurrence in my house — I usually either waste time preheating the oven to “bake” tortillas at a low temperature or use the microwave … and

Product Reviewed: Gunter Wilhelm Cast Fry Pan When cooking with this nonstick, oven-safe pan, my vegetables sautéed and sizzled as if I were a TV cooking show celebrity. The Gunter Wilhelm Cast Fry Pan is perfect

April is National Preceptor Month! Preceptors make a difference in the lives of students who are learning to become registered dietitian nutritionists or dietetic technicians, registered by acting as mentors and training the dietetic professionals

Gardening can be a way to save money on fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs, and a way to build healthy activity into the day. Even those who don’t have their own outdoor space can get

There’s no wonder that so many municipalities offer (and even require) recycling programs. The benefits of recycling glass, plastic, paper and aluminum products are numerous. But what about food scraps and yard trimmings? These kinds of

The dining room table was set elegantly with springtime tulips as the centerpiece. Matzo ball soup filled china bowls, brisket and carrot tzimmes adorned the plates and everyone anticipated the dessert of chocolate-dipped macaroons. This is the

As speaker-elect of the Academy House of Delegates, one of my most exciting and challenging responsibilities is communicating clearly and openly with a variety of groups: the Academy House of Delegates Leadership Team, the Board

Years back, I moved to the United States from my home country, Argentina, and volunteered in a Salvation Army clinic. Today, I’m back home and have hosted dietetics students as they come to visit. From these

This time of year, my culinary dreams are filled with overflowing baskets of delicate green vegetables — peas, artichokes, fava beans, leeks, baby lettuces, garlic scapes, nettles and other wild greens and herbs. Plus, for me,

Let’s talk diabetes and prediabetes around the world — the main goals of World Health Day 2016. According to the World Health Organization, the number of diabetes cases is rapidly increasing in many countries. They

Last year, I had the honor and privilege of representing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Health Level 7 Working Group Meeting in Paris. To be part of a global gathering of dedicated

Foodborne illnesses are a health concern everywhere. They are especially a concern when traveling abroad, though. When you are traveling to a different country, ask yourself: Are restaurants selling food that you can trust? Should

I’m not one of those dietitians who hates all processed foods. You won’t find me proclaiming the evils of food processing in aisles of the health food store or at the farmers market. Nevertheless, I