Month: June 2017

Synopsis of the App​​ Yummi is the home for all of your foodprints: your food photos and memories. The app lets you log, retrieve and share food memories with friends. Platform and Price ​Free. Apple and

My decision to buy a counter-top flour mill was based on inventory. I was running out of space for both grains and flours, and the rotation and usage of each was questionable. The same variety of whole

As a new working professional, I wasn’t used to having limited time to fix weekly meals. I quickly learned that after working all day, I wanted something that was easy to fix, nutritious and tasted

As registered dietitian nutritionists and future registered dietitian nutritionists, it is important that we promote overall health and wellness to clients, patients, community members and ourselves. However, when does prioritizing healthy eating become an obsession?

Who would imagine a store where you select your groceries and leave without going to the cashier? That future is now. Technology companies and supermarket chains are working together to reinvent the trip to the

Ever since Selena Gomez was filmed tossing one back with “Carpool Karaoke” host James Corden, ginger shots have become the latest celebrity-driven superfood craze. Ginger shots are usually made with one to two ounces of fresh

Have you ever wondered why so many people crave sugar and sweets when they are feeling down? Or perhaps why people reach for snacks after they have eaten a balanced, satisfying dinner? Or why some

No one can predict how the future of healthcare will unfold, especially given the current political climate. Last October, with my husband who is a family physician, I attended the American Telemedicine Association Fall Forum.

Internships are designed to give you myriad experiences, and my favorite experience so far has been working at food pantries to provide nutrition education. Through working with the food insecure population, I’ve learned valuable lessons

Rhubarb — it’s one of those produce items we tend to eat one way: as dessert, and usually with strawberries. Strawberry rhubarb crisp, strawberry rhubarb bars or maybe just rhubarb crisp. Now trust me, I’m not

Sprouted grains might just be the next food fad. These little sprouts are packed with healthy nutrients, and some varieties you are likely to find at your local grocery store include alfalfa, clover and mung

All registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition professionals should stay aware of global health, specifically issues regarding global nutrition. During the second year of my combined dietetic internship and master’s program at Rush University Medical Center,

Beans, beans the magical fruit … I’m sure we have all heard this saying before, but beans really are a magical food, in a sense. They are the only food that can count as a

Foraging for food is trendy. But the reason you should make this recipe is because it’s really fun — and because you just have to experience how dandelion jelly actually tastes like honey. The hardest

Product reviewed: Sansaire Sous Vide Machine I was eager to review the Sansaire Sous Vide Machine given there’s been a lot of sous vide-style cooking taking place at my house for the past couple years. My

Enjoying great food with friends and family in your own home can be one of the great pleasures of life. However, coordinating such an event can seem a bit overwhelming, particularly since so many people

In any grocery store you can spend anywhere from $1 to $4 on eggs. These protein-packed little guys used to be considered one of the most economical sources of high-quality protein, but more choices and

According to the Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets, in the year 2016, 3.3 percent of American adults were vegetarian, and 46 percent of these vegetarian adults were vegan. In a