An estimated 30-50 million American adults experience lactose intolerance, many of which completely avoid all dairy products. However, is abstinence from dairy products necessary?
Lactose intolerance is characterized by a group of symptoms that occur after the consumption of dairy; it is due to...
This blog post is written by Illinois State University graduate student and dietetic intern, Jessica Schultz.
One of the greatest life skills you can teach kids is how to cook. It is something they will need to use every day, since we need to eat to survive! Getting them in the...
This blog post is written by Illinois State University graduate student and dietetic intern, Jessica Schultz.
During times of crisis and change, some foods may be a little harder to find in the store, and if you are lucky enough to find them, there may be a limit on how much you can...
This blog post is written by Illinois State University graduate student and dietetic intern, Alyssa Laing.
We’re all guilty when it comes to throwing away uneaten food that we’ve let spoil or sit in the fridge past its prime time. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (...
This blog post is written by Illinois State University graduate student and dietetic intern, Alyssa Laing.
Whether you’re cooking for a family or just yourself, you’ve probably come across the challenge of deciding how much food to make. We often overestimate what we will eat and end up...
It looks like a burger. It tastes like a burger. It even “bleeds” like a burger. However, this burger is not made of meat. Plant-based burgers and meat alternatives are the trendy new food that have hit the market in response to consumer’s eco-friendly demands.
What’s in a plant-based...
This blog post is written by Illinois State University graduate student and dietetic intern, Alyssa Laing.
Whether you’re celebrating this season of Lent for religious purposes, or you just simply enjoy “Fish Friday’s”, incorporating weekly seafood into your diet is a great habit. Not...
Paprika is the dash of red color that usually tops deviled eggs. It’s a spice that some cooks would consider more of a garnish than a powerful flavoring agent. However, paprika comes in three different types, each with its own tasty purpose.
Paprika is made from grinding varieties of dried mild...
Puff pastry and phyllo (or filo) dough produce amazing appetizers, breakfast pastries, and decadent desserts. While you can get out your French rolling pin and make them yourself, you can also settle for the convenience of grabbing a package from the frozen food aisle. Both doughs are flaky and...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, you may find yourself reflecting on relationships. Positive relationships, whether with a partner, child, parent or friend, can be strengthened by doing activities together. This holiday, consider cooking a meal with your loved one, which can be just as nourishing for...
