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Kale~from side-plate garnish to mainstream SUPERFOOD!
This past summer I attended United Fresh Produce Expo held in Chicago, Illinois. While walking the expo floor, I discovered many new produce items and products including a delightful line of packaged...
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Scrumptious Layer Bars
There are hundreds of varieties of figs that can be eaten fresh or dried. Those most commonly sold in grocery stores are Black Mission, Sierra, Tena, Conadria, and Calimyrna. Although considered a...
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Portion Perfection Kit
The Portion Perfection Kit was created by Amanda Clark, an Australian Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian Nutritionist (Adv APD). Her best-selling book Portion Perfection International, offers a...
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NEW Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The 8th editition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released today, encourage all of us to eat more fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, seafood, beans, and legumes. They also advise us to...
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Making Kimchi & Other Fermented Foods at Home
Interest in fermentation is on the rise in the nutrition world because different strains of lactobacilli (good bacteria) produced during fermentation may help to strengthen the immune system and...
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Harness the Power of Protein on #NationalMilkDay!
Today is #NationalMilkDay, commemorating the day when milk started being delivered in sterilized glass bottles way back in 1878. In today's growing marketplace, a wide variety of cow's milk is...
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Measuring Metabolism
Metabolism determines how the body uses energy and it can fluctuate. Research published in The New England Journal of Medicine found decreased resting metabolism in 86% of study participants after a...
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Celebrating #RDNDay with Almonds!
Today is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. Here are the top 10 reasons that I am choosing to celebrate with Almonds! 1. Portable & Perfect as an on-the-go snack 2. Heart Healthy...
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Mixed Vegetable Frittata
Plan to prepare the perfect protein-packed brunch for Mom, this Mother's Day! Here's a recipe for a Mixed Vegetable Frittata that's made with grilled or roasted vegetables and nutritious eggs. Pair it...
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Dave's Killer Bread~ Does it Live Up to It's Name?
About the Company Dave Dahl is an ex-con who spent 15 years in prison before he co-founded Dave’s Killer Bread® with his brother Glenn. Their dad James was a pioneer in the organic and sprouted bread...
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Book Review~Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of our...
The book Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession with Weight Loss makes a spirited case for abandoning diets in favor of behaviors that will truly improve and extend our...
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Trend Spotting at Expo East 2016
Last week, 28,000 attendees converged at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland to attend New Hope Network’s Natural Products Expo East. During its 31st year, the event hosted more than...
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Zing Nutrition Bars
Zing® Nutrition Bars were created by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to provide smart balance of high quality protein, slow-burn carbs, good fats and dietary fiber. Specifically, they wanted to...
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Guidance for Fueling Young Athletes
Healthier meals and snacks can equate to improved performance. It can be difficult to make sure kids are eating healthfully enough to perform at their best on and off the field. Families and athletes...
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Muuna Cottage Cheese Product Review
About the ProductMuuna® aims to change the way consumers think about cottage cheese. Muuna single-serve cups are available in six varieties, including strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, peach, mango and...
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Drink Chobani Product Review
About the Product Drink Chobani™ Beverage is a smooth drinkable yogurt available in eight different varieties including Mixed Berry, Strawberry Banana, Pineapple Coconut, Mango, Apple Veg™, Peach,...
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Crispy Green Review
About the CompanyCrispy Green®, the leading U.S. provider of high-quality freeze-dried fruit snacks, was founded in August 2004 with a vision to become the leading provider of high quality, natural...
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Are You Harnessing the Power of Family Meals?
Juggling jobs, kids and the demands of a busy, modern life often come at the expense of family mealtime at home. In fact, 63% of Americans decide what to eat less than an hour before eating. It's easy...
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Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook Review
About the Author With over 15 years experience in the food and nutrition industry, Toby Amidor is a leading dietitian and recipe developer who believes that healthy and wholesome can also be appetizing...
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Kind® Fruit Bites Product Review
Kind® Fruit Bites are bite-sized snacks are made with only real fruit. You won’t find any juices, purees, concentrates, preservatives or sugar added so you can enjoy a “fruit snack” that’s actually...
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Welcome!
Thanks for visiting Food News & Reviews!Food News & Reviews blog introduces consumers and nutrition professionals to the latest innovations in food and nutrition. You'll find credible books,...
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Food & Fitness After 50: Book Review
It is never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way! The authors of Food & Fitness After 50 take a common sense approach to food and fitness to lead to active, healthy lives that can be...
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Taco Night Goes VEGAN!
I wanted to share my first attempt at VEGAN Taco Tuesday! The recipe was developed by the California Walnut Board. I was inspired to try making it in my own home kitchen after reading the recipe in...
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Taste of Porto: Food & Sights that Delight
Recently, I had an opportunity to travel to Portugal to attend a sponsored conference for food and nutrition communicators to be held in Lisbon. A few days prior, I flew into the charming coastal city...
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A Small Guide to Losing Big
A Small Guide to Losing Big, written by Cheryl Forberg RD, is a compact, no-nonsense plan for weight loss based on the author’s expertise as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, her training as a James...
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RubyFrost Apples
Bright red RubyFrost® apples deliver a blend of tart and sweet flavors with an exceptionally crisp texture. Developed in partnership with Cornell University’s apple breeding program, RubyFrost® apples...
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Easter Egg & Ham Recipes
Many families celebrate Easter with favorite family foods. Two of the staple foods that my family and I include as part of our Easter celebrations year after year are colorful Easter eggs and baked...
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How to Meet Millennials' Growing Snacking Needs
Consumer eating trends have shifted away from three set meal times and toward snacking throughout the day with 94 percent of Americans snacking at least once a day and millennials, as a generation,...
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Pan-Seared Glazed Salmon
Omega-3s can help reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. recommends 1,000 mg pf EPA + DHA per day for patients with mood disorders.Prominent health organizations recommend...
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Mushroom, Spinach & Pepper Omelette
Eggs are one of the most nutritious, versatile and least expensive sources of protein, supplying 6 grams of protein per large egg.In addition, one large shell egg supplies 13 essential vitamins and...
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Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a light and flavorful salad, inspired by Mediterranean eating. This signature salad features layers of fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, slices of fresh mozzarella cheese and...
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Prediabetes: A Complete Guide Book Review & Commentary
Experts predict diabetes, as a disease, will reach epidemic levels in the U.S. without serious changes and early intervention. The condition “prediabetes” can develop into full-blown type 2 diabetes...
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Kick off Nutrition Month with Beef Tenderloin, Pear & Cranberry Salad
As a kickoff to National Nutrition Month®, I’m excited to share my ABC27 Good Day PA live cooking segment with host Amy Kehm. People are looking for help making sound food and nutrition choices. That's...
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Entertain with Fig Jam
Fig Jam is one of my favorite additions to holiday entertaining. A jar of Fig Jam pairs nicely with a bottle of wine as a hostess gift. Plus, I love to use it add fig flavor to both sweet and savory...
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