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Summer is here and everyone is looking for lighter recipes as the heat and humidity rises! Last night was a beautiful summer evening and the perfect time to try my new Walnut and Flax Crusted

I always get so excited when summer rolls around. Each year I eagerly await all the produce goodies to be found: juicy peaches, beautiful berries, bright red tomatoes and — my all time favorite —

After a winter storm in early May and 67-degree days and drizzle in mid-June, buying plants for a garden seemed like a risk. However, my friend, who is a master gardener, convinced me. She volunteered

Plant-based diets are gaining momentum and becoming more mainstream. Pop your head into any grocery store and you’ll find numerous products marked “vegetarian” or “certified vegan.” It can be difficult to know what’s what! Below

Being a vegan teen athlete is not complicated. It is easy for teens to receive proper nutrition for sporting events by eating a variety of foods. In general, teen athletes should receive the majority of

Some of you may not be old enough to remember this, but during the 1990s our country went through a major fad diet craze. We were crazy for all things fat-free. There was fat-free cheese

Many of us hear about the health benefits of adding flax to our diets, but how can that be accomplished? Of course it depends on your lifestyle, but since mine is pretty crazy I’ll give

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