January-February 2016

Synopsis of the App A basic video editor with several perks, Splice offers a large free music library, filters, sound effects, motion control, transitions and text options. Users can easily customize video background colors and

Synopsis of the App This feature-rich app allows users to shoot, edit and share videos on the go. Import or record footage in segments and easily drag and drop to reorder or delete clips as

Synopsis of the App Comprehensive and easy to use, Videoshop boasts a long list of features to edit and design videos. Start with animated titles, then add voiceovers, music, photos and filters as desired. Speed

Synopsis of the App With fun and functional features, this lighthearted video-making app is a cinch to use. The in-app video camera allows users to apply special effects while shooting footage, create picture-in-picture videos and

A simple Internet search yields copious amounts of web pages declaring the health benefits of MCT oil, from therapeutic use in hospitals, weight loss and improved body composition to improved blood lipid and glucose profiles,

For decades, dietary fat has been under the microscope as a nutrient that may heal or hinder health. Although the Institute of Medicine recommends an acceptable macronutrient distribution range, or AMDR, of 20 percent to

The subject of scientific studies around the world, omega-3 fatty acids’ role in heart health is one of the most researched topics in nutrition. While that connection has long been established, omega-3 fatty acids, or

It was such a simple sound bite: Know your number and know your risk. When research emerged in the 1980s implicating dietary and serum cholesterol in the development of heart disease, cholesterol became the nutrient that

While other continents have cultivated hazelnuts for centuries, North America has a relatively young relationship with them. In the mid-1800s, an English settler planted the first hazelnut tree in the Pacific Northwest. Now, the hazelnut

After a few years on the job, it takes a special case to surprise many health-care workers. For Raffaele DiMatteo, RDN, CDN, a clinical dietitian at New York’s Bellevue Hospital, that surprise came in 2014 when his

In the Boston area, Phyll Dondis Ribakoff, RD, LDN, is active in the fight against hunger and food insecurity. Working with dietetic interns at Sodexo, she teaches how to reach food-insecure families through nutrition and budgeting education, and inspires them to participate in

Super-Seedy Granola Bars These grab-and-go bars are packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats. Cover them with plastic wrap to store in the fridge or freezer for a quick, portable snack. Developed by Alexandra Caspero,

Olive-Chickpea Flatbread Perfect for dipping and dunking into soup, this gluten-free and authentic Argentinean flatbread, also known as fainá, is evidence of the Italian influence on this South American country. Developed by Romina Barritta de

Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo and Purple Cabbage Slaw Fresh ginger, soy sauce, garlic and Sriracha sauce add an Asian-inspired flair to these surprisingly simple salmon burgers. Developed by Deborah Davis, MS, RD Ingredients Purple

Tuna Crispettes Great for a satisfying snack or light meal, Tuna Crispettes take about 15 minutes to prepare. Simply toss canned tuna with olive oil, fresh thyme, garlic and olives, then arrange atop toasted whole-wheat

Unlike many fruits, olives have a bitter taste and are rarely eaten raw. Often, they must be cured in order to be palatable. Oleuropein, which gives olives their bitterness, is drawn out during the curing

From breakfast to dinner and the snacks in between, satiating healthy fats are front and center in these hearty recipes.