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Sunflower seeds are such a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into a child or adult’s diet in a variety of ways.

No matter how prolific the evidence nor how well presented our website, there will always be someone who asks, "Can a vegetarian diet provide enough?" Enough might mean enough protein, enough variety, enough nutrients, enough

You’re heard of the ant who works all summer, saving food for the winter while the lazy grasshopper just watches. It was that enjoyable, old Aesop’s fable about the importance of hard work and a

Making the change from the standard American diet to a plant-based one may seem daunting, but with just a few gradual changes you’ll be eating a healthier, more satisfying diet before you know it. Start

Sometimes it seems like there are a million different ways to live a healthy lifestyle. It can be confusing to keep up with all of the research. As a registered dietitian, it’s my job to

It's a proven fact that most people change their eating habits and lifestyle choices only after a serious health scare, such as a heart attack or a diabetes diagnosis. Still, in many cases that may

Cancer is a wake-up call that no one wants. Many of my patients come to me early after a diagnosis to learn about diet changes that may improve the outcome of their treatments and to

I have recently gone from a very non-runner to brand new runner. Think you can’t do it too? Think again! I definitely would not classify myself as a “runner.” In fact, I even quit the

Eating together is a great way to boost your family's nutrition, expose kids to a variety of foods, and help everyone catch up at the end of the day. But how we serve food at

Having lived in Japan for nearly two years, I find it interesting how little many Americans know about the culture and customs of Japanese dining. With sushi and other Japanese-style restaurants increasing in popularity back

Nothing says spring and summer like farmers market tables overflowing with bright red strawberries! These delicious little gems start popping up in late May through June here on the East Coast. And my local market

I must confess: When the optional change of our profession’s credential from “registered dietitian” for “registered dietitian nutritionist” was announced, like many others, I wasn’t so sure about it. After all, we have worked so

At least 40 million American suffer from chronic sleep disorders, while an additional 20 million experience occasional problems with sleeping. Forty-four percent of Americans report they have moderate-to-high stress and that their stress levels have

Despite plenty of encouragement from the government and health experts to move more, Americans still find it hard to adopt a less sedentary lifestyle. Merely 20 percent are in compliance with the government’s recommendations for

The other day I was picking up some cheesecloth from the store. At checkout the cashier asked what type of cheese I was making. “Pardon?” I responded. “What kind of cheese are you making?” she

Whether you're going on vacation, a daily excursion, or hopping from country to country, there is one simple thing you can do to make for a healthier journey: carry a water bottle. Water makes up

Are you someone who values sleep, or do you burn the candle at both ends? Do you think that sleep is a waste of time and sleeping eight to 10 hours a night is a

As both a yoga teacher and nutritionist, I’m often asked what the best diet for yoga is. While I don’t believe there is a definitive, “one-and-only-one” yogic diet (in the same way there is no