Author: Liz Weiss, MS, RDN

Food trends come and go, especially on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But in 2023, cottage cheese—popularized as a “diet food” back in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s and served with a few slices of fruit or as part of a salad—had a big moment, and it’s still going strong.

Last fall, I traveled to Fargo, North Dakota, with a small group of dietitians, where we had an opportunity to tour a soybean farm, ride along on a combine to experience first-hand how soybeans are harvested, and spend an afternoon cooking various recipes with soyfoods.

Today’s Dietitian explores the diverse, flavorful foods of this Mediterranean country. From biber salcasi and pişi to menemen and pogaca, the traditional foods and confections of Turkey comprise unique savory flavors and healthful ingredients not to be forgotten.