Month: January 2013

The holiday decorations are down. Family and friends have returned to their homes. The leftovers are long gone. And truthfully, so is the euphoria of a New Year as January comes to a close and

Without protein, life would not exist. Its essential amino acids aid in the building of tissues, cells and DNA. Because it is so important, it’s crucial to consume proteins that best support health and proper

If you think the Americans are the world's biggest beef eaters, think again. Argentineans and Uruguayans lead the way, consuming around 132 pounds of beef per person per year. Meanwhile, Americans eat about 95 pounds

The NBC hit show, The Biggest Loser, now in its 14th season, is well known for its rigorous (to put it mildly) workout sessions where contestants are regularly driven to the brink of collapse in

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

I often challenge myself to use an ingredient in a new and unexpected way. The results — pumpkin mac 'n' cheese or chocolate barbeque sauce — are usually delicious. Okay, perhaps cucumber cookies weren't such

The next time you see someone eating something delicious—think truffles or mom’s apple pie—take note of their face. See how the more they eat the happier they become? That’s me when I eat wonderfully prepared

On the evening of January 25, 2013, Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday of Tu B'Shevat, also known as the "Holiday of Trees." It's a minor holiday, not mentioned specifically in the Bible

Today’s kids get about 500 calories a day from snacks, but the big problem is what they’re snacking on. According to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, children get most of

I discovered kale a few years ago and it quickly became one of my favorite vegetables and a frequent guest on our family dinner table. Last time we talked food (one of my kids’ favorite

Lamb can be intimidating meat to cook. For many, it's a celebratory dish served once or twice a year—with a high degree of difficulty. The iconic leg of lamb can be a perfect dinner party

A diet that has the potential to manage symptoms in three out of four people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is now at your fingertips. Researchers from Australia’s Monash University have been implementing the low-FODMAP

Part of becoming a registered dietitian is the completion of a supervised internship. This is similar to a residency for a physician in that you work for a short period of time in several areas;

I've been living in Las Vegas for almost three years now, and what a whirlwind it has been! Adopting the "Vegas lifestyle" has been exciting, exhausting…and expensive. While the dust settles on my sundrenched Scandinavian

One of the most unique earthenware pots hails from Morocco. Rooted in Berber culinary tradition, the tagine (or tajine) is a two-piece portable clay oven that consists of a circular, shallow base dish and a

Feeding your toddler really could be a full-time job. You want him or her to get all their nutrients and eat a variety of food groups, while limiting processed foods. Combine that with the toddler's

The holidays are over. It's time to assess the damage caused by delicious treats, fun cocktail parties and festive dinners that made us feel so good but now give us a sense of regret. It's

“Free-range.” It’s a relatively new term; it’s slightly misunderstood; and it’s used all the time regarding meat and dairy products. How would you define free-range? Is it something you have considered previously when choosing which