May 2013

For more than 5,000 years, ayurveda has been practiced to promote wellness in India. From the Sanskrit words ayurs (life) and veda (knowledge), ayurveda branches from Hindu scriptures called the Vedas, and has influenced Buddhist

By now, you’ve probably heard you should be on LinkedIn. Whether you’re a new college graduate or a veteran registered dietitian nutritionist, your LinkedIn profile has the power to fast-track your career. Used to its

“Arrived at Desert Rain Cafe,” announces my GPS as I pull into the parking lot of the only shopping center on the Tohono O’odham reservation in Sells, Ariz., about an hour west of Tucson. Inside,

On a quest to understand his father’s unwillingness to give up a high-fat, calorie-laden diet in the face of a life-threatening health crisis, filmmaker Byron Hurt puts soul food under the microscope. Through interviews with

  There it sits, in a kitchen drawer gathering dust: the cheesecloth that you purchased on a whim but never used, abandoned without a second thought. It’s time to pull out that cheesecloth, dust it

If you have a smartphone or tablet computer, you probably already have software applications — commonly called “apps” — on it because most come pre-loaded with at least a few. Apps created for specific functions

Stress affects our health and spirit, but does it lead to food cravings and weight gain? Is stressed out the new normal? According to the survey Stress in America, released by the American Psychological Association

Joining LinkedIn just to create a profile is like attending a networking event just to shake hands: It’s fun, but rarely fruitful. To make the most of their LinkedIn experience, RDNs should make the most

Gloria Bent, MS, RD, CDN It was the patients’ frustration that seemed so striking to Gloria Bent. The year was 1987 and Bent was working at as a dietetic technician, registered at Albert Einstein Hospital

Hens' eggs are sold in myriad qualities and sizes that are ranked according to USDA standards. While inspection for egg safety and wholesomeness is mandatory, grading for quality is voluntary. If an egg producer chooses

Platform and Price $9.99 via Apple App store; planned Android release in 2013   RD Score 4 out of 5   Synopsis of the App The Low FODMAP Diet app from Australia’s Monash University is

By Martin and Philippa Faulks (Watkins Publishing 2013) Reviewed by: Marjorie Nolan Cohn, MS, RDN, CDN Based on the Japanese principle of kaizen (which means “improvement” or “small permanent change for the better”), the Zen

Monica Joyce, MS, RD, CDE While reading about NBA star Chris Dudley, Monica Joyce had an idea that has helped hundreds of kids with diabetes. Dudley was one of the few NBA players with type

Platform and Price Free; Available via Apple App store and GooglePlay RD Score 3 out of 5   Synopsis of the App Locavore is penned the “easiest way to find local, in season food.” The

Platform and Price $1.99; Available via Apple App store RD Score 4 out of 5   Synopsis of the App Garden Tracker helps you plan one or several gardens, plant seeds and track progress through

As far back as 3,000 B.C., North American Indians have been grinding or pounding sunflower seeds into flour for cakes, mush or bread, mixing the meal with beans, squash and corn, and cracking the seeds

From reduced gym membership fees to discounts on healthy foods to exclusive travel deals, financial incentives can be an attractive motivator for making healthy choices. But the most successful incentivized health programs don’t focus on

Platform and Price Free; Available via Apple App Store and GooglePlay   RD Score 4 out of 5   Synopsis of the App Created by Sanofi Diabetes, GoMeals is a food, activity and blood glucose