Year: 2016

Do you feel "radish greens remorse" when you toss out radish tops? Good news: It doesn't have to be this way! The green leafy tops of radishes (and many other vegetables such as turnips or beets)

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by choices in the yogurt aisle of the grocery store? There are so many options these days, it can be hard to know where to start. First, it's good to

Fragrant basmati rice is topped with tandoori shrimp in a spicy tomato-coconut sauce and garnished with a refreshing siggi’s yogurt sauce. This sponsored recipe is brought by siggi’s as part of Food & Nutrition‘s Recipe Roundup

Product Reviewed: ​Lékué Perforated Mini Baguette Bread Pan The only thing better than the smell of homemade bread in your kitchen is the taste of fresh, warm baguettes straight from your oven. But making delicious

Product Reviewed: Paderno World Cuisine Drum Grater My husband I have used a box grater to grate cheese and carrots for years. That is, until this past spring, when my husband was grating cheese fast

Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Papillote Fish Steamer Cooking foods “en papillote” is an excellent skill for any home cook. It basically means cooking a variety of foods in little pouches made of parchment paper. It’s an old

Product Reviewed: Excalibur 2400 4-Tray Dehydrator Several weeks after opening the Excalibur 2400 4-Tray Dehydrator, it’s still on my kitchen counter because I’ve had so much fun testing it. This dehydrator is simple to use: simply

Product Reviewed: JK Adams Strata Slate Server The JK Adams Strata Slate cheese board offers a unique surface for serving cheeses and hors d’oeuvres. With a deep gray color providing a natural and rustic look,

This sandwich is a vegetarian twist on two diner lunch classics: tuna salad and coleslaw. The chickpea salad doesn’t contain any mayo, instead using a combo of mashed avocado and cottage cheese to give a

Recently, I spoke at a graduation ceremony for dietetic interns. I based my presentation on a book I made my son for his graduation — listing all the goals I hoped he’d accomplish as an

“Granita” is a Sicilian-style frozen dessert made from water, sugar and other flavorings. Some classic flavors include citrus fruit, coffee, jasmine, almond extract and mint. Granita’s texture is smooth, but pieces of ice can be found

A strong resume is essential to help you stand out from the other applicants as you apply for first job as an entry-level registered dietitian nutritionist. Use these tips to create a professional resume after

If at your most recent physical exam,  your doctor told you your triglycerides were too high, consider eating more fish or taking a fish oil supplement. Why? Consuming the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA

Hearty whole-grain bread is topped with thick siggi’s yogurt, fresh fruit and almonds for a balanced breakfast. This sponsored recipe is brought by siggi’s as part of Food & Nutrition‘s Recipe Roundup program. Click for more

If you're outside — or even driving with the windows down — in Northern Virginia, you can probably smell the honeysuckle. Despite its status as an invasive species (which is obvious, since you see it everywhere … but

I almost hesitate to use the word "recipe" here. With just two ingredients (three if you feel fancy) you'll have a sweet, summery stock that is a wonderful addition to soups, risotto or other rice

Synopsis of the App Buddhify is designed to help users achieve mindfulness and meditate on the go. The app provides a "solo timer" to mediate on your own and more than 80 guided meditation tracks

Synopsis of the App This food and fitness tracker is geared toward kids, teens and families. It includes an introductory video, educational games and optional one-on-one coaching for additional guidance. Parents may be hesitant to