March-April 2016

While lowering sodium is indisputably beneficial for those who already have hypertension, increasingly conservative sodium recommendations for the general public is hotly contested — and concern that too little sodium can lead to other health

Dulse is a seaweed or sea vegetable with a salty flavor that appeals to chefs and home cooks alike. Often consumed as a snack, its deep burgundy leaves can be fried in oil to make

Hyponatremia is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when there is too little sodium in the blood. Early signs may include fatigue, headaches, confusion and nausea. If not quickly resolved, hyponatremia can lead to seizures,

With approximately 70 million American adults having high blood pressure, hypertension is one of the United States’ more ubiquitous diseases. Medical nutrition therapy — centered on the DASH diet, weight management and increased physical activity

Although the cultivation of citrus fruit began more than 4,000 years ago, the oldest known citrus juicers were discovered in Kütahya, Turkey, in the early 18th century. Made of ceramic pottery and exquisitely detailed with

Fast food: The phrase brings to mind images of burgers, fries and drive-thru service. It’s hard to imagine a time when consumers couldn’t get a hot meal in seconds, pay for it in pocket change

It’s happened to all of us: Something in the kitchen gets forgotten and ends up “past its prime.” We all hate to waste, but beyond banana bread, are there other ways to put less-than-perfect produce

When it comes to controlling blood pressure, dietary recommendations tend to focus on what not to eat. However, also emphasizing which foods to eat more of offers a positive and encouraging approach for patients and

An early cool-weather crop, bright green, plump pea pods in grocery stores and farmers markets herald the arrival of spring. The sweet flavor of fresh peas is a welcome shift from heartier vegetables of winter,

Nowadays, a world of cheese is as close as the local grocery store or supermarket. With this luxury of convenience, it’s easy to forget all that goes into producing this popular dairy product. Like many

Adding a dash of herbs, a sprinkle of spice and squirt of citrus juice may be great ways to use less salt in the kitchen, but not everyone finds the results of these sodium-lowering strategies

Spring Peanut Pad Thai Asparagus, green peas and ginger-peanut sauce make this nutrient-dense pad thai a DASH-friendly and flavorful meal. See more “Celebrate Spring” recipes! Developed by Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD Ingredients [240 grams] 8

Vegan Three-Bean Chili with Farro and Dark Chocolate Chopped dark chocolate adds unexpected depth to this hearty chili made with pantry staples. See more “Celebrate Spring” recipes! Developed by Deborah Davis, MS, RD Ingredients [120

Baked Berry French Toast with Ginger-Lemon Berry Sauce Bursting with flavor, frozen berries play the starring role in this baked breakfast favorite. See more “Celebrate Spring” recipes! Developed by EA Stewart, MBA, RDN Ingredients French

Turkey Taco Bowl Turkey taco filling made in the slow cooker makes this a no-fuss, family-friendly meal.  Take it up a notch by broiling the filling in a bell pepper half topped with cheese or

Say so long to drab days of winter and perk up with these spring-fresh dishes featuring a few common pantry staples.

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