Articles by Ginger Hultin

With approximately 70 million American adults having high blood pressure, hypertension is one of the United States’ more ubiquitous diseases. Medical nutrition therapy — centered on the DASH diet, weight management and increased physical activity

What does it mean to be a mentor? A mentor is a teacher, someone who provides feedback and guidance, who is there to help bounce ideas off of and who offers inspiration. A mentorship is a special

A simple Internet search yields copious amounts of web pages declaring the health benefits of MCT oil, from therapeutic use in hospitals, weight loss and improved body composition to improved blood lipid and glucose profiles,

Product Reviewed: Ronco Pasta Maker Making pasta can sound intimidating; generally reserved for fancy Italian restaurants and dinner party overachievers. But with the Ronco Pasta Maker, it couldn’t be simpler. Having never used a pasta maker

I love my fitness tracker! While price points still can be high, with some high-end models selling for over $100, studies say that these products are expected to continue growing in popularity into 2017. And, they are popular for

What was once considered a fringe diet now has, according to the Vegetarian Resource Group, an estimated 15.2 million adherents in the U.S. – that’s about 6 percent of the population, with half considering themselves vegan!

Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes, Maple Hazelnuts and Sage The nuttiness of whole-grain wild rice blended with fragrant fresh sage adds depth, while roasted grapes combined with balsamic vinegar bring an unexpected twist. Maple-glazed hazelnuts

April is National Preceptor Month! Preceptors make a difference in the lives of students who are learning to become registered dietitian nutritionists or dietetic technicians, registered by acting as mentors and training the dietetic professionals

Love it or hate it, spicy food is trending in 2015. “Spice” does not have to equal spicy and when used correctly, can enhance the natural flavors of food without burning your mouth. Chili peppers

As the weather turns darker and we head into winter, be aware that, without natural exposure to sunlight on bare skin, vitamin D deficiency is a real issue. Some studies have indicated that in the fall

This month, we pay tribute to a nostalgic favorite food with National Sandwich Month! Though people have been putting meat and bread together for centuries in a variety of ways, sandwiches as we know them

Common liquids such as coffee, green tea and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil have gained attention as performance enhancers that can improve body composition, but can these beverages deliver proven results?  Coffee’s potentially beneficial component is

Soy is a versatile food providing protein, B vitamins, essential fatty acids, fiber, calcium and isoflavones. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens, or plant compounds, that may be beneficial in regard to certain cancers, cholesterol (particularly LDL), bone

“Sea vegetables” is a term that encompasses edible red, green and brown marine algae commonly known as seaweed. Though many Americans are not familiar with them, cultures in Asia, Britain and the Caribbean have consumed

A new class of whole grains is gaining popularity and you will want to know how to pronounce “freekeh” with finesse. Freekeh is one of many “ancient grains” attracting attention for its nutritional value and