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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

Do you love Indian food, but can't imagine attempting to cook those complicated dishes yourself? I felt the same way until I realized that Indian cuisine can be easy, as long as you have the

When temperatures soar, my dinner plans don’t include an oven or stovetop. Frankly, even the barbecue gives off too much heat. That’s why I’ve been experimenting with meals that require no cooking at all. I

Sweetened quinoa topped with siggi’s yogurt, fresh berries, almonds, chia seeds and honey makes the perfect gluten-free breakfast!   This sponsored recipe is brought by siggi’s as part of Food & Nutrition‘s Recipe Roundup program. Click for

If you like raw cookie dough, you’ll love these mini cookie dough bites studded with chocolate chips.

The party invitation arrived — an appetizer potluck. My mind ran through the typical selection of hors d'oeuvre, but nothing quite caught my fancy. I realized that so many party foods I tend to see

There are days when I absolutely love my job. In those glorious moments, I feel deeply proud of my career and appreciative of the independence, variety and excitement that being a registered dietitian and entrepreneur

As every "future RDN" knows, trying to get accepted into a dietetic internship can be a challenging and stressful experience. Internships are required for anyone wanting to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, but there are

Grilling fruit really brings out its natural sweetness. Try a watermelon salad appetizer or swap ice cream for the Grilled Strawberry Banana Pizza below! Grilled Strawberry Banana Dessert Pizza Recipe by Tawnie Kroll, RDN Ingredients

About three percent of the U.S. population meets the criteria to be diagnosed with an eating disorder. Many more people have disordered eating patterns. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the signs and

This one-pan meal is full of flavor! Add an extra squeeze of lemon to bring even more sunshine to the dish. Ground turkey, zucchini, peas and fluffy gnocchi create balance, while lemon, spices and goat

Not too long ago I wrote about why I chose a distance dietetics program in my journey to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist. This kind of remote learning means that all of my courses are

In many backyard barbecues, “Let’s grill tonight” translates as “Let’s eat meat tonight.” That’s not really surprising since grilled meat products create hundreds of complex aroma and flavor compounds. While grilled vegetables create less of

The first time I heard about teaching in a hybrid format, I was intrigued. Hybrid classes are a fusion of online and traditional in-seat formats. Having taught both online and "in-seat" classes, I liked the

In Western societies, the overwhelming majority regards eating insects as taboo. However, from a historical and global perspective, the practice is far from unusual. Human Paleolithic ancestors were snacking on insects before fruits and vegetables were

A long life has always been considered a desirable objective for most people, and modern science, abundant food and hygienic living conditions are making it possible for ever greater parts of the population to achieve