This time of year, we see more and more sweet potatoes showing up in recipes, restaurants and blogs. While they are available year round, sweet potatoes are technically in season during late fall and have become a staple of cooler days. Whether you’re roasting them with a touch of sweet spice, like nutmeg, baking them …
By Rachael Derr, RD The air is crisp, the leaves are just beginning to turn colors… The mark of the start of the holiday season, fall offers so many wonderful fruits and veggies that are at their peak flavor. And another perk? Seasonal produce is usually cheaper, as well! So keep an eye out for …
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By Mary Parsons, MS, RD When surveying a restaurant menu with healthy goals in mind, we often gravitate toward two words: grilled chicken! Its reputation as a reliable healthy choice is well-deserved: chicken breast is a good source of lean protein, and grilling is a go-to cooking technique for creating great flavor without relying on …
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By Rachel Rothman, MS, RD Great question. Sugar comes in different forms. Fruits have naturally occurring sugar called fructose, or fruit sugar. Other foods may have what’s called “added sugars,” which come from sources such as table sugar (sucrose) or high fructose corn syrup, often found in sodas, candy, sweetened baked goods and other processed …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Question: I’m trying to lose weight, and I need ideas for lunch and dinner recipes. Can you help me with planning low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat veggie meal ideas? Eating to lose weight can be a challenge: To be successful, we need to consume fewer calories than we are expending (through both exercise …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Question: What should I order instead of fries? We’re not saying you can’t savor an occasional fried treat – we’re dietitians, not maniacs! But we all know that fries can derail an otherwise healthy meal. Whether you’re eating fast food or fine dining, restaurants today are making it easier than …
Question: Organic produce is so expensive! Is it really better than regular produce? What a great question! Organic foods have become mainstream staples at grocery stores across the country. Many stores now carry an array of fruits and vegetables in the organic section. Organic foods stretch beyond the produce aisle, too. You will see products ranging …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Question: What nutrients are important for nail health? If I have nail issues, am I missing some nutrient? Nearly all nutrient deficiencies, including iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin D, and the B vitamins, have manifestations in the fingernails. The wide range of possible conditions makes diagnosis a difficult …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Mercury enters the ocean ecosystem from both industrial pollution and naturally-occurring ore deposits, and it can accumulate in fish to levels that can be potentially harmful to humans. Mercury contamination in seafood is a risk, but with a little knowledge and attention, the risk is manageable. The high-quality protein and healthy …
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Courtesy of The Washington Post I was curious about which numbers my fellow dietitians consider the most important. I sought feedback from 20 experts who work in either hospitals or private practice. Here are the data that have the most clinical importance, and the ones they tell their patients to ignore. The numbers that matter …
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