This post was written by Tiana Yom GET READY… Food Revolution Day 2013 is Friday May 17, 2013! Food Revolution Day is a global day of action for people to make a stand for good food and essential cooking skills by focusing on three simple actions: cook it, share it, and live it. World-renowned chef Jamie Oliver started Food Revolution…
When people find out that I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and the mother of twins, they automatically assume that I know exactly what and how to feed my children. While it’s true that I have strong opinions on what to feed them, pediatric nutrition was never my area of specialty. So when my girls started eating solid foods at…
This post was written by Tiana Yom Who thinks about eating a healthy, balanced diet during final exams? The majority of your time is spent studying, which makes unhealthy snacks super enticing. Unfortunately, those snacks tend to be high in fat, salt, and sugar – not necessarily the best fuel to help you ace your exams! And believe it or…
This post was written by Rosemary Squires When you go out to eat you generally think ordering a salad is a safe choice, right? Well sometimes salad is not the healthiest option on the menu. Lots of calories, sodium, and unhealthy fats may be lurking under those seemingly healthy greens. And if you’re at one of those make-your-own salad bars, there…
A few months ago I received a free copy of the January/February 2013 WebMD Magazine, which I didn’t get around to reading until just a few days ago. There was an interesting infographic about weight loss, including the percentage of overweight and obese Americans and how many people diet every year. The information came from a variety of sources, including…
This post was written by Tiana Yom “Everything we eat affects – and is affected by- the world around us. Our food choices affect our health, the environment, and the people who grow, trade, cook, and eat it.” – American Museum of Natural History This past Friday, I was finally able to visit the American Museum of Natural History’s Our…
I’ve always been an advocate of families eating meals together. Over the years I have written and been interviewed about the importance of family meals and tips for how families can eat together. Today I have two pieces of exciting news on this topic: Firstly, I am proud to announce that I am a winner of the Welch’s Reward RD contest!…
This post was written by Tiana Yom Every month there seems to be something to celebrate in the food and health community. February was the American Heart Association’s Healthy Heart month and this month is National Nutrition Month®. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month. Since 1973, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) has created a month-long…
The benefits of following a Mediterranean Diet have been touted for quite some time based on observational studies, which showed an inverse association between following a Mediterranean Diet and risk of cardiovascular disease. Until now. This week, the results of a randomized controlled study – the cream of the crop when it comes to research – were released and showed…
Last weekend we tried a delicious tapas restaurant called NoMa Social. Dining tapas style – also known as small plates – began in Spain, but has become a big restaurant trend over the years. I love going out for tapas because I often find it difficult to choose one or two dishes at a restaurant, and eating tapas allows you to…
This post was written by Tiana Yom In addition to it being American Heart month, this Sunday is the Super Bowl. If you’re like most people, Super Bowl Sunday isn’t the most balanced day of eating, nor is it very heart-healthy. But this year you can make it different by cooking up some heart-healthy recipes that are as delicious as…
