Nutrition

A yeast bread may feel intimidating to make, but even a novice baker can pull off making a basic loaf. Yeast breads, of course, use yeast to make the dough rise. Yeast is sold in individual packages or jars. Be sure to refrigerate after opening and check the expiration date, as it will weaken and...

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, backyard cookouts are a favorite summertime activity. But between the hot dogs, mayo-drenched salads, crunchy potato chips and sugary drinks, these meals are often loaded with fat, sugar, sodium and calories. However, with a plan in place, healthier...

Cod is one of the most popular fish and is commonly used for the traditional “fish and chips” recipe. Cod is a white fish from the same family as haddock and pollock. It has a very mild flavor, making it an excellent choice for those that don’t care for a “fishy” flavor. Cod is firm with a flaky...

Mayonnaise is a staple of summer. It’s the glue that holds together the potato salad, coleslaw, deviled eggs, and the classic BLT. But you may have asked yourself, “should I use mayonnaise or salad dressing, and what’s the difference, anyway?”  Mayonnaise is a mixture of eggs, oil, lemon...

While most Americans have three meals a day, not everyone partakes in breakfast, which is often referred to as the “most important meal of the day.” Maybe you’re in a time-crunch, maybe you’re trying intermittent fasting, or maybe you’re just not hungry.  Whatever the reason, you may wonder...

I love a good salad but often get bored using the same greens and the same bottled dressings over and over. What’s the solution? Try watercress! Watercress adds a fresh, slightly peppery flavor that can be added to other salad greens or stand alone as the star. Hence the name, watercress is...

If you’ve eaten sushi, you’ve likely encountered wasabi. The green paste is a condiment served alongside sushi or sashimi (raw seafood). However, most of us have likely not eaten actual wasabi. Real wasabi is the wasabia japonica plant, also referred to as Japanese horseradish. It’s lime...

Which is healthier, ground turkey or ground beef? Most people will tell you ground turkey, and they’re not wrong per say. But is it really that much healthier?First, when comparing one meat to the other, you must level the playing field and compare the two using the same number of ounces and the...

March is National Nutrition Month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created the annual campaign in 1973 (50 years ago), and it includes a new theme each year. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.” But what exactly does that mean? Food is the fuel that our bodies need to keep our system...

With the price of eggs so high, you may be thinking that it’s time to cut back. Maybe you skip the scrambled egg breakfast and choose oatmeal instead, or you look for a vegan egg alternative that’s not equally as costly. But how do you substitute eggs in recipes, such as muffins, pancakes or...