Month: July 2016

While living in Sudan, a predominantly Muslim country, I had the wonderful opportunity to eat like a local. I was even invited to several iftar meals, which celebrate the breaking of the day's fast during

Making your own salad can be a great way to boost the nutrition and flavor in your day. Use these tips to make a healthy, filling and flavorful salad for lunch. Start with a Strong

Here’s something you might not know about informatics: in the modern world, pretty much everybody does it. Perhaps as a nutrition and dietetics professional you do not realize you do, but you do. For instance,

At my local farmers market, the blueberries have finally arrived, and I just could not resist purchasing a flat. While I could have made a buckle or cobbler with the scrumptious little berries, I decided to

“What makes me different? What makes me stand out?” For nutrition and dietetics majors, you might find yourself asking these questions when preparing for that important internship interview. These are questions only you know the

Sodium — that is, salt — is the food industry’s dirty little secret for taste enhancement and cost savings in the production of food. If you deconstructed a corn chip or cheese doodle, you’d realize

Greek flavors are so fresh and tasty, and using the slow cooker is so easy! If you've never cooked seafood in the slow cooker before, this recipe is a great introduction. I used smaller, frozen

Unless your career is centered on shock-jock sensationalism, you may find there is little to gain in offending or polarizing your social media networks — and much to lose, including professional credibility and potential future

Right now is a crucial time for nutrition advocacy. Why? Because Child Nutrition Reauthorization is a year behind schedule. The most recent legislation is the Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010! I recently attended

On a summer day spent hanging out at the beach, exploring nature or playing in the park, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven to roast a chicken. Instead, I'm

If you’re lactose intolerant, I already know what you’re thinking: “Dairy? I can’t eat that!” But it’s true, with a little help you can. First, it’s important to know that lactose intolerance is not a

It’s official: it’s finally summer. It’s a welcome time to cherish sand castles at the beach, hikes through the woods, cool drinks on the deck and, of course, fantastically fresh food. I live in Michigan, and

When you're a dietetic student or intern — or doing anything, really — preparing for a presentation builds confidence not only in your public speaking skills, but also in your overall knowledge on the subject.

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide. It is associated with poor diet, blood loss and malabsorptive disorders. Even the U.S. has high rates, though iron deficiency is usually related to conditions that cause

For years, we have been bombarded with messages telling us that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day” and that eating every three hours will “speed up your metabolism.” If that’s true, then

There’s a growing interest in wild foods. With edible weeds suited to thrive in nearly every environment across the country, to the trained eye, gastronomically exciting vegetation is abundant. Enter the burgeoning trend of food

Synopsis of the App AllergyEats was created to reduce the anxiety associated with eating out with food allergies. Though not all cities are fully represented, AllergyEats can make it easier to find allergy-friendly restaurants throughout

Synopsis of the App FoodKeeper is a well-designed pocket reference from the USDA that helps answer the common food question: Is that still good? The app provides details on how to store, pack, cook and