By Robin Holliday, Dietetic Intern at Bastyr University How to increase your soluble fiber intake for better IBS management Have you ever considered a natural remedy to help manage your IBS symptoms? Eating foods rich in soluble fiber may reduce your IBS symptoms, improve your gut health, and enhance your overall quality of life.
By Bridgette Blakey, MSN/DPD student February is American Heart Month, which gives us the opportunity to focus on our own cardiovascular health. The tradition of celebrating the heart this month began in 1963 to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease. This is the perfect time to incorporate foods that support a healthy […]
By Mary Heid, RDN I developed this low-fat Cheesy Chickpea Pasta and Vegetable Casserole from several recipes I saw online to help you and your clients eat more vegetables and boost protein and fiber intake at the same time. The chickpea pasta has about 1½ times the protein and nearly double the fiber of classic […]
It’s February, and I think we could all use some extra comfort right now. Warming spices are soothing to the body, taste amazing, and pair well with many dishes including hot cereals and porridges. This recipe has been adapted to provide a punch of flavor with a less popular ancient grain, teff! It is […]
Devon Marlantes
Nectarines originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. The name is a reference to “nectar” or “the food of the gods”. Did you know they developed from peaches by a natural mutation? Nectarines are nearly identical to peaches except for one gene. This results in the different textures: fuzzy versus smooth. They can also […]
By Meng Wang, GSDA Diversity Chair Bao zi (包子) are a quintessential Chinese staple that are eaten all over the country as a snack or main dish. They originate from Northern China and date back to as early as the Three Kingdoms time period almost 2,000 years ago. Generations of my family are from Northern […]
By Imashi Fernando MS, RDN, CD “Where is Sri Lanka?” This is a question I get asked almost every time I share where I am from. This is often followed by “what do you miss the most about home?” Sri Lanka is a tiny country off of the southern coast of India. Referred […]
By Tess Han These cylinder-shaped Korean spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) are one of my favorite dishes that brings me back to my roots. Growing up, there were many Korean dishes that required a large glass of cold water (sometimes multiple) to put out the spicy fires in my mouth. This dish is one of them. […]
