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Just two short years ago, I sat down at my family's computer, ready to start my search for a college. I already knew I wanted to be in a nutrition-related field, but didn't know how

Bright pink and packed with nutrients, tropical dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) is low in calories and full of antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber. Dragon fruit is versatile and can be paired with any fruit combination. I've purchased

America, we have a problem. For too many people, cooking has transformed from a beloved necessity to a hassle to be avoided, and we're paying the price. But it's not too late to make a

August is prime time for carrots and zucchini. Why not combine them in one baked treat? To boost this recipe's health profile, I used applesauce in place of oil or butter, and it certainly doesn't

At most breakfast or brunch places in Turkey, you can easily find menemen on the menu. This dish typically consists of eggs, tomatoes, peppers, onions and spices scrambled together, with cheese and sucuk (dried sausage)

May brings to mind visions of sunshine, flowers and the first green leaves on the trees. It’s finally warm again, the snow has melted and everyone is outdoors together! An unexpected importance of May is that

Mexican cuisine is characterized by intense flavors, fresh ingredients and warming spices, most notably from the myriad of diverse chili peppers that thrive there. These qualities are perhaps best exemplified in the wide array of

The list of everyday planet-saving tactics seems to grow longer with each passing year. First we walked to work, carpooled and recycled our plastic. Now we're bringing reusable grocery bags to the supermarket, changing out

Çılbır, a Turkish dish that combines a poached egg and yogurt, obviously sounds high in protein — but how does it taste? Excellent! Çılbır can be a very filling breakfast, lunch or dinner! It can be

After decorating eggs for Easter, what's one to do with all those extra hard-boiled eggs? Make deviled eggs! These Avocado Deviled Eggs, which I developed with my friend Taylar, are savory and colorful with a

The field of nutrition and dietetics is ever-expanding and changing before our eyes. Professionals and members of the Academy work continuously to implement strategies to improve the quality of care and educational materials dietitians can

Once winter weather hits, even going outside to rescue the morning paper can feel like a dangerous Arctic expedition. Errands like grocery shopping rise to the top of our "Grown-Up Chores We Wish We Didn’t

Soup (çorba in Turkish) is a staple item in Turkish cuisine, eaten in various regions of the country, among all social classes, and at all stages in life. Turkish soups are generally based on legumes

If you've ever volunteered with Feed My Starving Children, you're familiar with the warm feeling of accomplishment you experience when you find out the approximate number of meals you helped pack in one short night.

Most of us have heard tales of sailors getting scurvy on their long sea voyages. Fruit was scarce on ships in the 16th century for obvious reasons and, because of vitamin C’s important function in

We’ve all experienced stress symptoms: sweaty palms, racing heartbeat, even headaches and loss of appetite. It’s enough to make you wonder why your mind and body won’t seem to cooperate no matter how many times

Macadamias, native to Australia, are characterized for their crunchy bite and buttery texture. The nut was introduced to the big island of Hawaii in the 1880s, where it soon began to be cultivated in earnest.

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