Which cooking oil has the highest smoke point?
With high heat cooking, you will want to use the right oil for the job. An important factor is the cooking oil's smoke point, which can...
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Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Nov 29, 20172 min read
What's the best way to cook vegetables?
As a plant-friendly dietitian nutritionist, I'm often asked about the best way to cook, store, and select plant foods. So I turned to...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Nov 15, 20172 min read
Persimmon season is happening now
The spectacular color of persimmons are on display in the fall season now through December. Nearly all the persimmons cultivated in the...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Oct 26, 20171 min read
Plant protein sources
It’s easy to get the protein you need from plant sources. The best way is through legumes, filled with fiber and minerals like iron. Here...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Oct 25, 20172 min read
Why do I need to eat mindfully? (Updated)
Update: I've published Part II of the Mindful Eating videos. Click here to access my video channel on my Home page. If mindful eating...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Oct 8, 20172 min read
Are microgreens more nutritious?
Microgreens are small, edible plants in a variety of colors, grown either hydroponically or in soil. Microgreens are harvested right...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Sep 27, 20173 min read
Natural foods: What does the label really mean?
What does the word "natural" actually mean on a food label? Would it surprise you to know there is no current legal definition of the...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Sep 14, 20172 min read
The most and least expensive plant-based foods
Plant-based foods are cheaper and provide more nutrients per dollar than other foods.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Sep 4, 20173 min read
The quickest way to cook buckwheat
Buckwheat: Love it or leave it? Buckwheat has a strong flavor, it's true. But I suspect it's the way the pseudo-cereal is cooked that has...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Aug 9, 20173 min read
Can I eat ancient grains if I'm gluten-free or on an irritable bowel diet?
Ancient grains are a nutritional step above modern wheat, as I noted in my previous post. In this second part of my series on ancient...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Aug 3, 20173 min read
Are ancient grains healthier than other grains?
Ancient grains have been around for thousands of years, long before they were used to drive up sales in the cereal aisles. The ancient...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jul 19, 20173 min read
Why are berries brain food?
Blueberries and strawberries were shown to be best at protecting the brain. Dementia is not a normal part of aging, according to researchers
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jul 12, 20172 min read
Ridiculously Easy Fruit Sauce, FODMAP friendly
I'm a big fan of shortcuts, especially when it comes to including whole foods. So I'm calling this recipe my Ridiculously Easy Fruit...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jun 28, 20173 min read
The only ingredient you need to look for on a food label
Do you spend too much time reading the Nutrition Facts label on food products when shopping? Are you unsure of which ingredients are...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jun 21, 20173 min read
When should you take probiotics?
By now, you've heard that probiotics can be beneficial for our digestive system. These friendly bacteria promote the good life in our...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jun 11, 20174 min read
How to eat vegetables when you hate them
When I suggested to my nutrition undergraduates that they try one day without meat, one student burst out, "But what are we going to...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
May 24, 20173 min read
Is Jackfruit a good substitute for meat?
Jackfruit is the love of the vegetarian and vegan community, and rightly so. But is it a good protein substitute for meat? Let's look at
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