by Karen Buch RDN, LDN When it comes to dietary fats, 81 percent of the people know there are good and bad fats, but only 19 percent know the difference. It is helpful to know which types of fats to avoid and which types of fats to eat more often. For example, it is important […]
by Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN Dubrovnik is a stunning, seaside coastal town with cuisine that has been influenced by Italy, Greece, and Turkey. My family and I traveled to Dubrovnik in early September and immediately fell in love with the country. Restaurant menus were filled with fresh seafood dishes like grilled octopus, stuffed squid, black […]
by Felicia Porrazza, MDA, RDN, LDN Have you heard of the phrase, “Eat a more plant-based diet?” A plant-based diet is a way of life that can fit within a multitude of eating patterns. Eating more plant-based meals and snacks would mean a greater emphasis on whole, healthy foods (like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and […]
by Beth Stark, RDN, LDN In recent years, pure, nutrient-dense pumpkin has been seemingly overshadowed by “pumpkin spice everything.” Not only are the myriad of pumpkin spice products on the market often artificially flavored and colored, most of them also don’t even include pumpkin in their ingredient list. True pumpkin puree has a mild sweetness […]
As a seasoned veteran in being a sports dietitian for NFL teams, I thought I would share a few observations. The athlete’s food choices and eating habits have changed greatly from the days of heavy on the meats and fried foods to meals focused around plants through stir-fries, composed salads, fruit and vegetable smoothies, and […]
By Clancy Harrison MS, RDN, FAND Prisoners at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Retreat in Hunlock Creek, Pa., grow produce to fight hunger. The first time I visited SCI-Retreat to pick up produce for the Al Beech West Side Food Pantry I was terrified, but to my surprise the unexpected happened. My determination to […]
By Robin Klein RD, CSP, LDN, CHWC A staggering 40-60% of elementary school girls are concerned about their weight (Smolack 2011). A national study in 2014 revealed that such body image concerns were not exclusive to girls. Eighteen percent of boys ages 12 to 18 were found to be highly concerned about their weight and […]
by Karen Buch RDN, LDN Juggling jobs, kids and the demands of a busy, modern life often come at the expense of family mealtime at home. In fact, 63 percent of Americans decide what to eat less than an hour before eating. It’s easy to opt for take-out or fast food when schedules get hectic. But there’s science-based evidence to support […]
