Potatoes are a vegetable – a white vegetable.  They are not a green vegetable.  In other words, if you see any green under the skin, you don’t want to eat it. It’s rare, but some potatoes develop a green tint. That color is caused by high levels of chlorophyll, which by itself is harmless....

Yesterday, my husband and I went on a hike to Little Mt. Si near North Bend, Washington.  It was a lovely day and fortunately, plenty of trees to keep us from getting roasted.  (Yes, even in Washington state we can get some warm weather!)  With an ascent of 1300 feet and a round trip of 5 miles,...

While we intuitively think that anything put in the refrigerator will last longer, you shouldn’t store certain produce in the refrigerator because it may lose a lot of flavor.  It can also lose its characteristic texture when doing so.  Here’s a quick guide to get the most out of your produce.   TOMATOES Always...

Nutrition Action Health Letter had an interesting article this month on bone health.  Bone health isn’t just for women to be concerned about.  Men can also get osteoporosis.  While genes play into the problem, what you eat and whether you exercise, smoke, or overdo alcohol are even more important...

Anyone who enjoys cooking or even wants to learn should consider adding some kitchen equiment to their wish list for thier holiday gifts.  I think a must have is a pressure cooker.  With time being so limited for many to get a meal on the table, a pressure cooker can speed up the cooking process often...

How many failed dishes have you made that required beaten egg whites?  Whether the frothy egg whites become part of the dish or splendidly sit on top, if you don’t beat them correctly, you’ll know immediately by the resulting dish.  Maybe your Angel Food cake didn’t rise like it should. ...

Do you ever wonder what transforms a food from just every day fare to a food trend?  David Sax, in his book, The Tastemakers, explores a number of foods and how they became part of the social consciousness. There’s cupcakes, a treat when we were kids and now a newly discovered treat for us as...

As much as my education and training wanted to deny anything Nina Teicholz said in her book, The Big Fat Surprise, I couldn’t. For some time now I’ve questioned the low-fat diet approach because the only option left for someone once fat has been eliminated is to increase carbohydrate intake....

I’ve got to give credit to Bryan Walsh, author of the article, “Eat Butter”,  for such a catchy title.  It appeared in the June 23, 2014 issue of Time Magazine.  He did with that title what all articles should do —he got my attention.  As a dietitian, I was compelled to read on.  How, after...

Nuts are a powerhouse of a snack. They provide protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Satisfying and flavorful, almost everyone enjoys including nuts in their diet. With all of the news in the media about the benefits of nuts, many people wonder “which nuts are best and why.” Here are the facts....