Chipotle Mexican Grill makes the news a lot these days for promising sustainably sourced and genetically modified-free ingredients, organic vegetables and humanely raised animals for their meat. But, it also is making the news for an outbreak of food poisoning with E. coli, temporarily shutting down more than 40 restaurants in Washington and Oregon. TheContinue reading “Why this dietitian worries about food safety”
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Why this dietitian reads beyond the headlines
Last week we all saw the headlines: “Processed meats do cause cancer.” “Bye, bye beef.” “Hot dogs cause cancer.” But, these are just a string in headlines meant to: (1) Get us to pay attention to the media that is flashing the headline, and (2) Scare us. The processed meat headline is just the latestContinue reading “Why this dietitian reads beyond the headlines”
Why This Dietitian Stopped Watching The Food Network
I used to love watching The Food Network, or more accurately, the early TV Food Network when the channel debuted. The programming was entertaining and educational. I loved Good Eats. Host Alton Brown explained the chemistry of cooking and took the mystery out of why food browned or how chemical reactions transformed food from raw toContinue reading “Why This Dietitian Stopped Watching The Food Network”
Fit to Eat
“Fit to Eat,” focuses on nutrition concerns of active people and showcases inspiring stories from adults who eat well, move well, and be well. Whether you are in your 50s, 60, 70s, or beyond you will find information to keep you healthy and active.
Reasons to love dairy food
Dairy foods are packed with nutrients needed by everyone. But, lately, I hear a lot of dairy bashing. Almond milk is trendy and whey protein powder is hot but neither of these offer the same benefits as consuming naturally nutrient rich dairy foods. For the record, almond milk has only a couple of grams of protein comparedContinue reading “Reasons to love dairy food”
Citicoline and Brain Health
My husband is concerned about his brain. He exercises, is lean, and eats right, but increasingly he says he has a hard time remembering the right word or clearly articulating his thoughts. So, when I attended a lecture by Drs. Deborah Yurgelun-Todd and Perry Renshaw from The Brain Institute of the University of Utah on theContinue reading “Citicoline and Brain Health”
Guilt-free snacks?
The email caught my eye…”guilt-free snacks for healthy habits.” Sounded like something I would be interested in and it had all of the buzz words for today’s consumer: “pure, natural, real, organic, gluten-free, and straight from nature.” Well, that last one is a lie because no processed snack food comes “straight from nature.” I’ve neverContinue reading “Guilt-free snacks?”
Is Sugar the New Fat?
After a morning aerobics class at the local YMCA, I was catching my breath in the locker room and chatting to two women from the class. They know I am a registered dietitian nutritionist so the conversation turned from our hard workout to what else….food. One of the women asked me about calcium and whatContinue reading “Is Sugar the New Fat?”
Tomaotes…in winter?
I had the good fortune to be an invited guest at The Culinary Institute of America’s yearly conference, World of Healthy Flavors in January. World of Healthy Flavors is a collaboration between the CIA and Harvard School of Public Health. It brings chefs, food service operators, growers, and suppliers together to marry nutrition science with delicious food. FromContinue reading “Tomaotes…in winter?”
362 Exhibitors and So Little Time!
Every year I attend the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and like a kid in a video game store, I love the exhibit hall. This year 362 exhibitors were doling out food and beverage samples in Houston and as I walked through the aisles of vendors IContinue reading “362 Exhibitors and So Little Time!”
