Did you know that simply sharing a meal with someone can strengthen emotional well-being? Sitting down together—even if the meal is quick or imperfect, creates an important opportunity. As a dietitian, of course I believe that nutrition is important, but not at the...
Are you looking to add more fiber to your diet? Well look no further than pulses. Pulses (beans, legumes, chickpeas, and dried peas) are nutritious and offer an excellent source of fiber to the diet. I make a bean dish about once a week and usually enjoy the leftovers...
Have you ever had leftover white rice after ordering Chinese take-out? I almost always do, because we almost always order an extra order of fried rice to go with our entrees. Today's tip: Use it, don't waste it! What you should know about consumer food waste You may...
When you hear "soda bread" you may think about St Patrick's Day, but this twist on a classic Irish soda bread is delicious for the winter holidays. It'll keep for the whole week of festivities (although it's unlikely to last that long), freezes well, and can be made...
September is Family Meals Month! The benefits of sharing a meal with people is worth the time investment. Sitting at the table with people you love helps deepen relationships which is good for your mental health and well-being. Family meals offer opportunities to...
It's Family Meals Month. This back-to-school season I challenge you to join the family meals movement and enjoy more meals together. Research has shown that coming together at meal time helps strengthens relationships (try these placemats to get conversations...
There have been times during my career that I've thought: "Does diet even matter at all?" It's difficult to sort through research and analyze which methodologies are better than others, who is biased, and what is actually meaningful. I'm still here, practicing the art...
As an Italian American, it distresses me when I see people shun pasta, bread, or pizza, because...carbs. Pasta is an important part of my cultural food-ways, and I know it's also loved by millions of people both in the US and around the world. It's not the enemy....
March is National Nutrition Month®! This year's theme is "Food Connects Us." While I try to offer you food and nutrition tips all year, March is a time when registered dietitians really like to reinforce the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. There are many...