February is Heart Month, so it’s fitting that we finish up the month celebrating National Pistachio Day on Sunday. The pistachio packs a nutritional punch when it comes to being good to your heart. Along
This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the sacrifice of our active duty military, veterans and their families. It is also important to recognize the struggles that come with the uncertainty of military life, many of
While it's true not every man feels the need to consume meat with every meal, in my own practice I meet a lot of women who report having a hard time making a switch to
We're all familiar with U.S. food labels, and they've come a long way in how they inform consumers. But, as a vegetarian and registered dietitian now living in England, I've seen how much more labels can
When Hanukkah comes around, I make latkes — potato pancakes fried in oil. They're a major symbol for this Jewish winter holiday. Usually when I make latkes, I reach for a boxed mix — not
Moving isn’t easy. Sticking to a healthy, well-balanced diet while moving is even harder. Trust me! As a registered dietitian and veteran of several international moves, I know what I’m talking about. My recent move from
If there's one thing I've learned about living overseas, it is you never know what you will find when it comes to food. This goes both ways: Sometimes I am really surprised by something new
The kiwi is a delicious fruit that has grown in popularity in the U.S. in recent years. Can you believe this wonderful fruit gets its own national day of recognition? I was surprised, too, but
One of the first things I learned when I moved to Japan is that parents take packing their kids' lunches seriously. Very seriously! In fact, so seriously that there are aisles and aisles of stores
Before moving to Japan my thoughts on eating seaweed were “gross,” “yuck” and “why.” Being a dietitian, I actually knew the answer to “why,” but my question was more like, “Why would they put that
When you hear the word “ramen,” you probably cringe. I don’t blame you! It conjures up thoughts of one of the unhealthiest foods out there. Fried noodles loaded with sodium, no vegetables in sight, and
Japanese cuisine spans from high-end kaiseki all the way to back-alley ramen shops, but the one thing missing is a good dip. With chopsticks as the No. 1 way to eat your food, it’s easy
Where is this located? Japan, of course! First, a little backstory: I love mushrooms, but my husband is not the biggest fan. In a moment of pure fate, he gave me a cookbook on Japanese
Having lived in Japan for nearly two years, I find it interesting how little many Americans know about the culture and customs of Japanese dining. With sushi and other Japanese-style restaurants increasing in popularity back
The first time I went to a market in Japan, the many unusual sights amazed me. Although I had been to Asian markets in the U.S. before, and even spent three weeks in China learning
Even before moving overseas, I loved to travel. Maybe that is why I was so open to dropping everything and moving to the tiny island of Terceira back in 2009 when my husband received orders
In Japan the major religions are Buddhism and Shinto. This means that while stores may be decorated for Christmas, and holiday gifts and baked goods are readily available, Christmas isn’t the main attraction this time