Food of the Month – Soy
Soy beans were first cultivated in central China in 1100 BC. They came to America in 1765 and were widely…
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Food of the Month – Eggs
Few whole foods get as much media attention as the chicken egg; this attention comes mainly because of its cholesterol…
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Food of the Month – Chocolate
Chocolate begins as a collection of seeds in a fruit pod. Separated from their pith, the seeds are fermented in…
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Food of the Month – Probiotic Foods
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria which inhabit the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Though most commonly identified in supplement form, probiotic foods also…
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Food of the Month – Spices
The ancient trade in spices, incense, and silk paved the way for our global economy. In fact, ongoing European contact…
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November Food of the Month – Winter Squash
Winter squash can be intimidating because of their hard exterior, but break them open, and you will find vast nutritional…
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Food of the Month – Mushrooms
When the rains set in around the Pacific Northwest, wild mushroom hunters head to the woods searching for elusive morsels…
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Six Ways to Eat Healthier this School Year
Tips for packing healthy meals Prep the night before. Mornings can be busy so take a few minutes in the…
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Food of the Month – Apples
According to genetic studies, the modern apple is descended from small, green, astringent wild apples in Kazakhstan. Apple trees are…
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What is a Healthy Diet?
It can seem like one of the most confusing topics. One can certainly find plenty of conflicting advice out there.…
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Food of the Month – Berries
Many of our beloved berries are not actually berries at all. Botanically, berries are fruits which derive from a single…
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Food of the Month – Fresh Herbs
Herbs have been cultivated since before written history. Monasteries were home to physic gardens which supplied food and medicine for…
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Food of the Month – Eggs
Click here for a delicious sun-dried tomato and spinach fritatta recipe. Few whole foods get as much media attention as…
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National Nutrition Month Global Flavors Recipe Week Four
The final recipe for National Nutrition Month’s tour of global flavors takes us to the Far East and features the…
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National Nutrition Month Global Flavors Recipe Week Three
March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Global Flavors. Our week three recipe is harissa roasted vegetables…
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National Nutrition Month Global Flavors Recipe Week Two
March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Global Flavors. Our week two recipe is Za’atar Falafel, from…
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National Nutrition Month Global Flavors Recipe
March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Global Flavors. Throughout the month, Island Health Registered Dietitian Amber…
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Diabetes Awareness: What is Diabetes Distress?
Life can be overwhelming. Many juggle a daily list of endless “to-do’s”: take the kids to school, fold the laundry,…
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Food of the Month – Peppers
Click here for a delicious healthy Roasted Black Bean Chili Rellenos recipe. Known scientifically as capsicums, sweet and spicy peppers…
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Eat Fresh and Local for Optimal Health
A question I often get as a Registered Dietitian is, “What is the healthiest food?” My response changes constantly because…
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Food of the Month – Stone Fruits
Click here for a delicious nectarine caprese salad. Stone fruit, or drupes, include peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, almonds, and…
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Food of the Month – Leafy Greens
Click here for a foolproof salad recipe formula. Lettuce thrives in June when the soil is warm but the air…
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Food of the Month – Spring Vegetables
Click here for a delicious Chicken and Vegetable Rice Noodle Salad recipe The emergence of spring’s first succulent vegetables signifies…
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Food of the Month – Seeds
Click here for a delicious Nut and Seed Burger recipe Chia Seeds: Made famous in 1977 through Chia Pet™ infomercials,…
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