Reducing Food Waste in Foodservice

October 16, 2018 by Doreen Garelick, Dietetic Intern

Our intern Doreen attended a food waste summit for restaurants and compiled these tips to help food service operators redirect food waste from landfills.

Reducing Food Waste in Foodservice

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Nutrition 101

Behind the Headline: Can You Really Drop 21lbs in 9 Days?

September 26, 2018 by Doreen Garelick, Dietetic Intern

Ever notice headlines about rapid weightloss? Dietetic Intern Doreen Garelick looks deeper into a recent eye-catching headline to see if there's any truth behind it.

Behind the Headline: Can You Really Drop 21lbs in 9 Days?

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Recipes

Recipe: Fall Waldorf Salad

September 19, 2018 by Doreen Garelick, Dietetic Intern

Inspired by the changing seasons, Dietetic Intern Doreen Garelick created this fall-inspired Waldorf Salad with a light Greek yogurt dressing.

Recipe: Fall Waldorf Salad

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News Commentary

Behind the Headline: Can A Food Make Your Brain Younger?

September 10, 2018 by Doreen Garelick, Dietetic Intern

Headlines are meant to grab your attention, but sometimes they can go distort the truth. Dietetic Intern Doreen Garelick dug deep to find the science behind a recent headline about a vegetable that can take years off your brain.

Behind the Headline: Can A Food Make Your Brain Younger?

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Recipes

Recipe: Forbidden Rice Noodles with Scallions and Shiitakes

June 20, 2018 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Kristy put together this allergen-friendly dish featuring Forbidden Rice noodles. It's perfect as a main course or summer side dish!

Recipe: Forbidden Rice Noodles with Scallions and Shiitakes

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E.Coli O157: Not Just the “Hamburger” Disease

May 29, 2018 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

You may think that undercooked meat is the most likely source for food-borne illnesses, but vegetables have been to blame for recent outbreaks. Kristy Del Coro discusses the spring's romaine-related outbreak and things you can do to reduce your risk of getting sick.

E.Coli O157: Not Just the “Hamburger” Disease

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Recipes

Ingredient Profile: Ramps

May 20, 2018 by Jessica Lin, Dietetic Intern

Dietetic Intern Jessica Lin got creative with ramps, the hyper-seasonal sign of spring!

Ingredient Profile: Ramps

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What’s in Your Protein Powder?

April 20, 2018 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

Do you really know what's in your protein powder? Allison discusses a recent report that examined contamination in this dietary supplement and discusses whether protein powders are a necessary addition to our diets.

What’s in Your Protein Powder?

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Ingredient Profile: Watercress

March 19, 2018 by Kat Villarino, Dietetic Intern

Dietetic Intern Kat Villarino covers why watercress is such a nutrient powerhouse and shares how you can incorporate more of it into your diet. Check out her infographic!

Ingredient Profile: Watercress

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Antibiotic Use in Livestock

March 14, 2018 by Kat Villarino, Dietetic Intern

Check out this infographic on antibiotic use in livestock from Dietetic Intern Kat Villarino.

Antibiotic Use in Livestock

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