Month: February 2017

Synopsis of the App​​ The NOOM Coach app offers paid weight loss and diabetes and hypertension prevention courses along with ways to log and track basic inputs like meals, weight, exercise, blood glucose, blood pressure

Synopsis of the App​​ The Recovery Record (RR) app is a self-monitoring app for people recovering from eating disorders and those with general eating and body image issues.  Platform and Price Free. Apple and Android.

Synopsis of the App​​ Recovery Record for Clinicians is the evidence based, HIPPA compliant companion to Recovery Record, a leading self-monitoring app for people recovering from eating disorders. Platform and Price Free. Apple and Android.

Exactly what is a pulse? No, I'm not talking about that thing the nurse takes when you go for a check-up. I'm talking food (surprise, surprise).   Pulses are the harvested dried seeds of legume

Product reviewed: Lékué Duo Springform Mold with Ceramic Plate Creamy, rich and surprisingly easy to prepare, cheesecake is my go-to dessert for parties and dinners when I want a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead sweet. So it’s no surprise

In this monthly vlogging series, Stone Soup blogger Celestina Brunetti demonstrates recipes using ingredients featured in the most recent issue of Food & Nutrition magazine. For February, Celestina shares with us how to make Quick Pickles, or “quickles,” using apple cider

This recipe is great for those days when you get home exhausted and just want to throw something in the oven. It also is perfect for those nights you get in late and want to

Just because your water is clear does not mean it is healthy! Many flavored water products are filled with sugar and artificial sweeteners. While drinking any form of water is more beneficial than choosing a

Providing vitamin E and magnesium and boasting the highest protein content per ounce of any nut, almonds deserve to be celebrated!  Tomorrow, on National Almond Day, heart-healthy almonds are recognized for their versatility. Perhaps most

Product reviewed: EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale I have never been one to reach for a scale when I cook. As a restaurant chef, a pinch of this and a dollop of that was

The health benefits of chocolate are widely celebrated, but there’s always that pesky asterisk attached. Although chocolate contains flavonoids and other antioxidants that may benefit your heart and buoy your mood, it also can be

You’ve probably heard about virtual reality, or VR, but have you experienced it? Up until a few months ago, I was one of those people who hadn't. I had my first VR experience when I

Turns out that the old saying “you are what you eat” is true, especially in relation to food and mood. Over the past several years, many evidence-based studies have been published detailing how some foods

Happy New Year! I know it’s early February, but for those of us who celebrate Têt, the merriments have just come to a close. Têt is the most celebrated holiday in Vietnamese culture that rings in

I’m proud to say that after many hours of training, I recently ran my first New York City Marathon. I’ve been a runner for many years, but I experienced something new — and quite annoying

Experiencing stress is something that all dietetic interns will endure at some point during their internship. It is important to understand how to cope with this stress in a healthy way.  I am sure I

February is Heart Health Month.  Why should we be concerned about heart health for all Americans? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both