July-August 2013

Golden palaces of mock meat. Most towns have one; if you don't know where it is, ask your local vegan or vegetarian. These Chinese restaurants serve classic dishes like Peking "duck," "beef" and broccoli and

Vegan athletes have special challenges in meeting their nutrient needs, but with careful planning, they can meet the demands of high-volume training and competition. If you need any proof, look to ultra runner Scott Jurek

Infancy and childhood are a time of rapid growth, development and change. As nutrition professionals (and most parents) know, it is important that young children optimize their nutrition intake to promote health and vitality. This

When former president Bill Clinton adopted a (mostly) vegan diet, people began to take notice of a lifestyle once considered alternative or extreme. Veganism is gaining interest among the public and nutrition researchers. While concerns

Anyone who travels knows that finding healthy food options at airports can be challenging. Thanks to Jamie Shifley, MS, RD, LDN, director of the coordinated nutrition program at the University of Illinois – Chicago, things

The Mahatma Gandhi chose vegetarianism based not solely on his cultural heritage but also on his beliefs about humanity and moral strength. He said: "I do feel that spiritual progress does demand at some stage

“I’m completely committed to providing nutrition education to as many children, parents and schools who want to have the experience—either through after-school programs, summer camp, school and scout field trips, and school assemblies,” says Stacey

Put off by the chemicals found in commercial cleaning solutions, some are turning to Grandma's recipes for household cleaners to keep their kitchens sparkling. Homemade kitchen cleaners are celebrated as natural, eco-friendly and less expensive

It's not just consumers motivated by vegan ethics, but also food intolerances, ethnic cultures and taste preferences supporting the rise of non-dairy beverages or alternatives — and consumption is skyrocketing across the board. Blue Diamond,

Healthy, versatile mushrooms are an excellent addition to your plate. Mushrooms impart a fifth taste sense called umami, which is savory. Hearty meat-like mushrooms are an economical and nutritious way to enhance any meal. Mushrooms

An iconic symbol of pharmacies, the mortar and pestle is more than just a two-piece tool for grinding medications. For centuries, cooks in kitchens worldwide relied on mortars and pestles to prepare their cultures' signature

Cold-pressed juice is extracted through a cold press, otherwise known as a masticating juicer. This process eliminates the rotating blades of traditional centrifugal juicers, instead relying on a process resembling the human eating process. Fruits

Nutritional yeast shares a common link with baker’s yeast and brewer’s yeast: All are derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Nutritional yeast has very different application in the kitchen, however. Brewer’s yeast — which results from a

Native to Africa, okra was first brought to the U.S. by Ethiopian slaves. Now available in the U.S., Africa, Asia and the Middle East, all parts of the okra plant — pods, leaves and seeds

Platform and Price Free (but requires a paid subscription to access weekly meal plans); Available via Apple App store RD Score 3 out of 5 Synopsis of the App The eMeals mobile app is an

There's a French word making its way through the culinary scene: terroir, meaning the land or "a sense of place." It often appears in the context of wine; however, it also pertains to certain foods.

Last year, approximately 5 percent of American adults identified themselves as vegetarians — essentially unchanged from the 6 percent who were vegetarians in 1999 and 2001 — and fewer than 3 percent were vegan. However,

Platform and Price SmoothieRx ($0.99; Available via Apple App store) RD Score 1 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Smoothie Rx aims to help users create nutritious smoothies. The app's main feature is a