Cooking seafood at home can be a challenge, which is one of the reasons why about two-thirds of all seafood is consumed at restaurants. However, seafood is a good source of lean protein and provides
I'm so excited about this savory flatbread with a twist of sweet! Toasty flatbread topped with vibrant frozen raspberries will light up your plate with color. Red raspberries and caramelized onion, a drizzle of balsamic
My family has enjoyed a summer tradition of camping for many years. We have pitched tents, rented RVs and stayed in climate-controlled cabins, but no matter where we go, evenings at the campsite are always
Do you dream of treating malnutrition in children in other countries or working to ensure good nutrition practices are maintained even in difficult settings such as refugee camps? Do you yearn to use your expertise
In the United States, we waste an astounding 30 to 40 percent of our food supply each year. Recognizing the problem, many Americans have started to reduce their red meat consumption and choose more sustainable
If they’ve never tasted it before, the first thing people usually ask me about spaghetti squash is, “Does it really taste like spaghetti?” To me, the answer is yes: a little like angel hair pasta
Really, it’s not so bizarre to use vegetables in dessert. Consider zucchini bread and carrot cake. Or, what about red velvet beet cake, sweet potato pudding and avocado chocolate mousse? Dessert tarts made with Swiss
The hot and sunny days of summer mean more meals and gatherings al fresco, which also means an increased risk of food poisoning. In fact, food poisoning is twice as likely to occur in the
OK, time to be honest: I cook a lot, but I don't have the time or energy to make a new recipe every night. So when I'm pressed for time and lacking motivation, I make
By now, you’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean diet and the many health benefits associated with it — reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer and improved cognitive
When it comes to dinner, I often find myself looking at what we have in our fridge and throwing something together. While I sometimes follow a recipe, I hardly ever make one that calls for
Right now, I don’t have any weight loss goals. Instead, I want to focus on making small changes over time, for the rest of time. By focusing on one small aspect of your life that
Think living a healthy lifestyle means avoiding Mexican restaurants and their bottomless bowls of chips and salsa, endless drink pitchers and plates overflowing with $2 tacos? Think again! While many diners feel overstuffed when they
As the days get longer, so does the frequency of outdoor gatherings. While the warmer weather is a perfect reason to dine outside, it also creates the ideal environment for harmful food bugs. Keep your
Instagram is more than just a place to post and view pictures of food … it’s also a place to post and view videos of food! Let me just say that I’m not really one
I don’t know about you, but I sure love interrupting a lively conversation with a stomach full of delicious food and half a glass of wine left so I can wash a bunch of dishes. But
Hunger and poverty are complicated and widespread problems in our nation. In 2014, 46.7 million Americans (15 percent of the population) lived in poverty — that includes 21 percent of American children. Today, according to
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
Gardening can be a way to save money on fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs, and a way to build healthy activity into the day. Even those who don’t have their own outdoor space can get