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.
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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?
Many people associate the warmer months with beach days, travel, sunny weather, and fresh seasonal produce that can be purchased at the grocery store or a farmers’ market.
Caribbean cuisine is truly a bubbling melting pot—shaped by the cultural traditions of the indigenous populations of the islands combined with the influence of enslaved Africans and European colonists, including Spanish, British, French, and Dutch.
Dietitians really want to be involved in advocating for a healthier planet. It’s no secret in the nutrition profession that diets can have huge impacts on the planet in multiple ways.
For some, reading nutrition facts can be like reading a new language. This is understandable since there’s a lot of information on packaged foods. Some individuals may also have trouble reading or seeing the nutrition facts, and it can be hard to understand the nutrient quality of packaged foods.