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HomeAuthorsRegina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Articles by Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

The Tagine Makes One Pot Cooking Easy and Exotic
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The Tagine Makes One Pot Cooking Easy and Exotic

October 18, 2017 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

This product works very much like a modern-day Dutch oven or slow cooker, conducting heat with gentle, uniform efficiency to cook slowly and evenly.

Make Mine a Matcha
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Make Mine a Matcha

September 11, 2017 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

In an effort to expand our horizons and rethink our drinks, we’ve tried a few matcha latte recipes and decided to recreate one from the best experiences.

6 Strategies for More Mindful Eating
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6 Strategies for More Mindful Eating

January 27, 2017 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Resolutions have been made and commercials for weight loss systems, foods and gadgets are flooding the market. If you’re like most people, you probably can’t stand the thought of another “diet” program, which makes this

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4 Ways to Fight Arthritis with What You Eat

June 13, 2016 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Imagine trying to open a jar of peanut butter and feeling excruciating pain, or not being able to walk around the block because your feet are throbbing. For the 350 million people worldwide who suffer

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How to Find the Right Mentor to Propel Your Career Forward

April 25, 2016 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

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

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Herbs and Spice Make Everything Nice

March 16, 2016 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Go ahead … Cilantro your salsa! Nutmeg your spinach! Cinnamon your apples! Elevating the flavor of your food is as easy as a sprinkle and a shake. And with National Nutrition Month upon us, what

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An Economical Way to an “A+” Breakfast

December 16, 2015 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Product Reviewed: Lékué Oatmeal Kit Regina: My first thought of the Lékué Oatmeal Kit is that it intrigues me with its sleek European packaging. Susan: I also like the designer look and small footprint. The

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Start a Podcast

September 29, 2015 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Podcasts are hot. These downloadable audio files have seen a recent surge in popularity. You can download individual episodes of a program to your computer or smartphone, or subscribe to have new episodes automatically download. Apple’s iTunes

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What Is a Carambola? 5 Ways to Eat a Starfruit

July 22, 2015 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Walking through a Central Florida farmers market, I was struck by a huge overflowing basket of large, fresh, bright fruit. It was a mound of carambolas, also known as starfruit. I thought to myself, “I want to bite into one

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Why You Should Be Blanching Vegetables

June 22, 2015 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Even though it sounds old-fashioned, blanching is a great technique for any home cook to know. To blanch means to quickly boil and then place in a bath of ice water to stop the cooking process suddenly. This

Grow It, Eat It
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Grow It, Eat It

May 1, 2015 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

It’s time to get dirty! As someone who builds her reputation on eating lots of fruits and vegetables, I can’t urge you enough to start growing them yourself. Aside from the fact it teaches you

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5 Things Your Pet Should Never Eat

April 14, 2015 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Dogs are like garbage disposals. They chew whatever they find and are willing to eat just about anything. It only takes about 15 seconds for a dog to crush and swallow most anything. Plus, dogs

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Top Travel Foods for Your Beach Bag, Backpack or Briefcase

February 26, 2015 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

If you travel for work or if you have a lengthy commute, you know the drill. Different time zones, long hours in the airport, traffic delays and meals-on-the-go. Even eating on a vacation can turn

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Beer and Cheese: Ideal Partners

December 11, 2014 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

The flavors of beer and cheese — earthy, yeasty, musty, fruity, rich, toasty, floral — jive in a way that wine and cheese cannot. The simple fact is that cheese and beer are ideal partners.

Pears: The Forgotten Super Fruit
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Pears: The Forgotten Super Fruit

November 7, 2014 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Acai, gogi, goldenberry and dragon fruit are just a few of the interesting “super” fruits that come across my desk as a food editor but, sometimes, I crave one of the classic fruits I enjoyed as

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7 Pinterest Strategies to Market and Grow Your Business

September 9, 2014 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Are you Pin-interested? If not, you might be when you find out the power of Pinterest, the digital version of items pinned to a bulletin board. Pinterest can help grow your business and create greater

Sprouted Grains: Trendy, but Worth It?
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Sprouted Grains: Trendy, but Worth It?

June 26, 2014 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Sprouted grains have moved from virtually unknown to trendy and available in your supermarket, farmers’ markets and bakeries. Are sprouted grains another trend that will fall flat and die a slow death, or do they

The Connection Between Sleep and Weight
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The Connection Between Sleep and Weight

May 13, 2014 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

Did you wake up last night hot flashing? Then a second and third time for bathroom visits? This isn’t unusual as you go through perimenopause and menopause, but the changes in sleep habits can have

5 Easy Food Fixes to Boost Menopause Memory
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5 Easy Food Fixes to Boost Menopause Memory

March 18, 2014 Regina Ragone, RDN, MS, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, FAND

As if it's not hard enough to deal with fatigue, hot flashes and an expanding waistline, now you have to be on top of keeping your brain sharp, especially if you want to keep your



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