Month: October 2016

Calcium is an essential mineral involved in numerous body processes related to muscle and nerve function. It’s also key to building and maintaining strong bones. Current Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDAs, for calcium for adults and children age 4 and older generally

Product Reviewed: ​Lékué suction lids Have you ever looked at a kitchen tool for the first time and thought, “Why didn’t I think of that?” That thought kept popping into my head as I used

Product Reviewed: ​Paderno Multi-Grinder/Mincer When first glancing at the Paderno Multi-Grinder/Mincer, I was skeptical. Would it be possible for this hand-powered device to mince items better than an electronic food processor or grinder? Now, after

Product Reviewed​: Lagostina Domina Vitamin Pressure Cooker Having no prior exposure to pressure cookers, I naively thought the Lagostina version would be like a slow cooker. I even looked for an electric cord to plug

Product Reviewed: Urban Trend’s Reverso Plus measuring cups I enjoy whipping up savory dishes without following recipes and just eye-balling ingredients. I usually use one glass liquid measuring cup for an entire recipe — talk

Product Reviewed: ​50 Strong’s Simply Better Gym Bottle I’m always interested in learning about new products that may encourage my clients to drink more water. The unique design of 50 Strong’s Simply Better Gym Bottle

Synopsis of the App ​Part of Adobe’s suite of design tools, Adobe Spark Post enables you to create beautiful graphics for social media and other outlets. Platform and Price Free. Apple (iOS) and Web RDN

Synopsis of the App​ ​Omnio is a personalized, all-in-one clinical resource is designed to help clinical healthcare professionals access important medical information and resources. Platform and Price Free. Apple (iOS) and Android RDN Score 5

Synopsis of the App​ ​Doctor on Demand lets you virtually meet with a physician or psychologist from wherever you are. Platform and Price Free. Apple (iOS) and Android RDN Score 4 out of 5 Pros

Synopsis of the App​​ ​mySugr is a comprehensive logbook for tracking all things related to diabetes. Platform and Price Free. Apple (iOS) and Android RDN Score 4 out of 5 Pros Cheerful and comprehensive design.

Synopsis of the App​​​ Today is a habit-tracking app that focuses on effective and efficient habit development and health tracking in one convenient, well-designed space. Platform and Price Free. Apple only RDN Score 5 out

Synopsis of the App​​ ​​With a tagline of “design perfection for Instagram,” UNUM helps you curate, arrange, schedule and edit your Instagram feed with ease. Platform and Price Free. Apple only RDN Score 5 out

Just two weeks after graduating from her dietetic internship, Leslie Ely, RD, LDN, CEDRD, started working at Fairhaven Treatment Center in Cordova, Tenn. To prepare for her new role as nutrition director at the residential

Coffee cake lightens up with a whole-wheat flour blend, siggi’s yogurt and fresh strawberries. This sponsored recipe is brought by siggi’s as part of Food & Nutrition‘s Recipe Roundup program. Click for more recipes. Strawberry Coffee

With today's children getting their first smartphone at an average of 10, parents need to be more vigilant than ever. As an RDN, you might be asked for recommendations for a child looking to learn

Jordan Figueiredo, the writer and anti-food waste activist who started the ”@UglyFruitAndVeg Campaign“ is a legend in my book. Did you know we waste 20 to 40 percent of fruits and vegetables worldwide?  Consumers and retailers reject millions of perfectly nutritious produce based solely on aesthetics. Meanwhile,

No matter the season, slow cookers are a handy kitchen device, whether you’re craving a savory pulled pork or baked beans or something sweet like apple crisp. But before you plug in, let’s review five tips that will ensure you’re using your slow cooker safely. 1. Safe Set Up  While you might be in a rush to start the slow cooker

Dining out while traveling can be an adventure—and a learning experience. Table manners differ from country to country, and what is considered polite in one may be the height of rudeness in another. It’s best to