We’re approaching months of preseason training for athletes throughout the country. In all sports, at all levels, preseason brings the intensity and the heat!
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We’re awash in sauce. Supermarket shelves and refrigerator doors are filled with a dizzyingly wide array of sauces—from hot sauces and fermented, umami-rich sauces to squeezable bottles of flavored aioli and tahini.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As dietitians, we can seize this opportunity to advocate for the role of nutrition in supporting the many facets of mental health and well-being.
I have clients asking about taking a Urolithin A supplement for healthy aging and inflammation. Could you discuss if there’s any scientific evidence behind it for these health issues?
It didn’t occur to me at age 4, as I sat in my grandparent’s tiny Brooklyn apartment kitchen, that the strange bits being tossed about my plate—varenyki smothered with smetana (sour cream)—told the story of a culture deeply permeated with history, land, and endurance.
It should come as no surprise that alcohol consumption can be detrimental to athletic performance. High calorie counts, dehydration, liver function changes, and altered nutrient absorption are just some of the side effects of alcohol consumption that dietitians are aware of.
Pulses are being reimagined in new and exciting ways across grocery shelves and restaurant menus, and have become a favorite ingredient on TikTok—from dense bean salads and brothy beans to bean dips and black bean brownies.
I’ve been a dietitian for over 16 years and a mom for 10, yet some mornings still feel impossible—getting everyone out the door for school, commuting to work, and ensuring the whole family starts the day with a nourishing meal. Sound familiar?
April’s issue of Today’s Dietitian (TD) highlights several particularly interesting disease states and conditions RDs may or may not already be familiar with.
My clients have been asking about the health advantages of consuming Manuka honey. Is there any research showing potential health benefits?