I grew up in a city that lacked diversity. Racial issues were rarely, if ever, talked about in my elementary school and high school, and rarely were they discussed as a family when I was growing up. Not that we were actively avoiding the issue at home. It just wasn’t …
I purchase and eat so many veggie burger patties that I alone could keep the whole industry afloat. Seriously. I have my favorite brands – Hilary’s and Amy’s come to mind – but I’ve always been interested in making my own. Where to turn? My registered dietitian nutritionist friends, of …
I’m a dietitian. And I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Not all dietitians cook. Shhh…that’s right. I will readily admit that I can be quite the lazy “cook” – if I can prep a quick salad for dinner and nuke a couple of Hilary’s veggie burgers …
Unreal. I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ recent move to allow Kraft to post the Kids Eat Right seal on their “cheese products.” The Academy insists this is not an endorsement. Sorry, Academy, but it is a blatant endorsement, and your members …
We’re nearly halfway through National Nutrition Month 2015! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages us to “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” – putting our efforts into ensuring our healthy behavior changes become healthy life-long habits. I wear many hats as an RDN – my first love is counseling other …
In recent years, both California and Washington state have been unable to pass legislation that calls for labeling genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on food labels. Many GMOs are in our food supply, despite the American public’s reluctance to eat them when given the choice, according to gmofreeoregon.org. Many nations already …
Hi all, Here are a few media opportunities that I spotted that I wanted to share with you. Please reach out to the media contact directly by their deadline, or contact me at krista@KUcumbers.com should you wish that I pitch you on your behalf. Best of luck! Name: Lauren Fusilier …
