One of the most common challenges I see my clients struggle with is how to eat a healthy lunch. Too often, busy schedules lead them to either skip lunch or choose something quick and processed.
We're all familiar with U.S. food labels, and they've come a long way in how they inform consumers. But, as a vegetarian and registered dietitian now living in England, I've seen how much more labels can
Looking for something hearty and healthy? Try this super-simple, vegan stew with beans and kale. I prefer cannellini beans (also known as white kidney beans), but navy beans and great northern beans will do just fine. Also, if you're
Despite the first hints of spring in some parts of the country, I'm still in love with the autumnal flavor of pumpkin: slightly sweet, smooth and creamy, but with an unbeatable depth. Plus, canned pumpkin
"There's nothing to eat in the house!" my husband said. I went to the fridge and found little more than carrots, kale, pork and tomatoes. Well, I thought, why not just throw everything together in
Are you stuck on how to get more nutrients into your family’s meals? Try one of these nine ways to add nutrients to your diet! Use Fruit Purees Instead of Butter or Oil in Baked Goods
Whether you're most excited for the cutting-edge commercials, the halftime show or the actual football game, everyone who will watch Super Bowl 50 can agree the event is all about the snacks. According to the USDA, Super Bowl Sunday
It's the simple things we forget to do in the kitchen that can cause food poisoning. A tummy ache, diarrhea, vomiting or nausea (or worse) are potential consequences of not following proper food safety procedures.
Sweet and peppery kohlrabi is a favorite ingredient in Central European cuisine. The unusual name actually is just a German mash-up of “kohl” (meaning cabbage) and “rabi” (meaning turnip). Kohlrabi is also an integral component
While the rest of the country may be captivated by that other election, members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are gearing up for our own annual election. Every year, Academy members vote for
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