I received free pistachio samples from the Pistachio Health Institute mentioned in this post. By posting this pairing I am entering a contest sponsored by Pistachio Health Institute and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. The Recipe ReDux has teamed up with the Pistachio Health Institute to once again challenge…
Today feels like the first day back at school after winter break. I’m not in school anymore and my kids aren’t yet in a 5-day program, but after all the holidays and last week’s bonus snow day, it’s the first full week back at work and the start of a new semester of classes for the kids. In many ways…
This post was written by Nutritioulicious blogger Ann Lokuta. In case you missed it, last Friday I shared my first two nutrition tips for building a strong dietary foundation. The remaining three tips pack a lot of promise in terms of sustainable dietary success. Try incorporating all 5 of these habits into your daily routine to create a strong dietary…
This post was written by Nutritioulicious blogger Ann Lokuta I’m counting down the months until I can call myself a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and begin a career in which I get to advise people how to eat well so they can live a life full of energy, happiness, and a plethora of healthy memories. I’ve been trying to nail down…
An Interview with Supermarket Dietitian Allison Yoder I’m a nutrition consultant for various food and beverage companies, but my opinions are my own. Reading and understanding the Nutrition Facts Label on food products is an important part of making healthy eating decisions, but it is no easy task. Thankfully, supermarket dietitians are being hired more regularly to work on-site to help…
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…
When clients ask me how they can eat healthier, one of the first tips I give them is to plan ahead. The biggest challenges to heathy eating tend to come when we’re busy and don’t have time to cook or we just grab whatever is most convenient, which isn’t always the best option for our health and waistline. Over the…
Labor Day may have passed (I know, it feels like it was a long time ago!), but it’s still warm and summery here in New York. Luckily that also means that summer produce is still around. A few weeks ago I realized I hadn’t really had much corn all summer, so I went on a little corn kick and made…
It’s that time of year again – lots of cucumbers available fresh from the farm. A couple of summers ago I shared a recipe for a new twist on traditional cucumber salad. With the plethora of CSA cucumbers that have piled up I decided to try another new recipe showcasing this nutritioulicious vegetable. My cucumber soup recipe was inspired by the one from Eating Well, with just a few modifications. It was really easy to make, and quick too! … read more »
This week’s health news has been buzzing with the Consumer Reports diet rankings. The results were quite surprising to many of us in the nutrition field – the top five diets are: Jenny Craig Slim Fast Weight Watchers The Zone Ornish Diet Atkins Interestingly, Jenny Craig came out on top based on a Journal of the American Medical Association study…
In celebration of National Mediterranean Diet Month, here is the first of two Mediterranean-inspired recipes from Nutritioulicious intern Jo Bartell. I have always loved falafel. Lucky for me there is no shortage of delicious, crispy falafel at the various Middle Eastern restaurants and falafel stands scattered throughout New York City. For those of you who are not familiar with this…
