July-August 2016

Synopsis of the App FoodKeeper is a well-designed pocket reference from the USDA that helps answer the common food question: Is that still good? The app provides details on how to store, pack, cook and

Synopsis of the App This simple, personalized meal planning app lets you filter recipes by diet type, allergies and food restrictions. The automatic grocery lists make shopping and planning a breeze. Perfect for anyone seeking

Synopsis of the App The convenient mySymptoms app offers a way to track foods, activities, stressors and environmental factors that impact how you feel and may cause unpleasant side effects, such as nausea, bloating or

Synopsis of the App (Not)Recipes by Food52 is a great place to find cooking inspiration and connect with other food lovers. This app focuses on the food — no cute puppies, fashion bloggers or sunsets

Synopsis of the App If you've been looking for an easy way to design creative graphics for social media (or digital and print media), Over is an answer. With extensive fonts, graphics and images, this

Jackfruit Tacos with Avocado-Cilantro Crema Jackfruit, an exotic Asian fruit, makes a delicious meat substitute in these vegetarian tacos. Slowly simmered with tomato and spices, it closely resembles shredded chicken in texture and flavor. Developed

Dandelion tea-marinated tofu is baked to crispy perfection, served atop a bed of sautéed dandelion greens and caramelized shallots, and drizzled with a creamy maple-tahini dressing.

Passion Fruit Tart with Dandelion-Infused Vanilla Custard and Coconut Whipped Topping The refreshing flavor of vanilla custard infused with dandelion root tea pairs wonderfully with the vibrant taste of fresh passion fruit. Serve it in

Summer Salad with Grilled Chicken and Feijoa Dressing Refreshing for warm summer days, this salad pairs the subtle tropical flavor of feijoa (also known as pineapple guava) with the sweetness of mangos and the creaminess

As a longtime educator at Case Western Reserve University, Mary Beth Kavanagh has a passion for both science and communication. It's no surprise that she's been involved in nutrition and dietetics research for more than

Drawn to nutrition and dietetics from a prevention perspective, Dr. Lauren Au strives to fight and prevent childhood obesity through improving federal nutrition initiatives, such as the National School Lunch Program and the Supplemental Nutrition

What’s a person to do when the bag of brown sugar in the pantry is rock-hard or the honey in the cabinet is crystallized? Before tossing seemingly spoiled foods, try these creative solutions. Freezer-Burned Meat

You may have seen the recent headlines — “Banned Stimulants Found in Supplements” or “Hidden Dangers in Dietary Supplements” — and wondered, are supplements safe? Indeed, the supplements industry has a long history of tainted

What can be snipped, snapped or crunched with kitchen shears? The list is seemingly endless: fresh herbs and leafy greens, bacon, poultry meat and cartilage, dried fruit, fish, pie dough, whole canned tomatoes, crab claws,

Whole foods are the hallmark of a healthful diet — not to mention a resounding message from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. But the whole foods movement is manifesting in other areas of nutrition

Animal blood — typically that of cow, pig, goat, lamb, chicken, duck and goose — has been used in traditional ethnic cooking across the globe and throughout time. In the spirit of "what's old is

Interesting yet too often underrated, tahini is a go-to ingredient in many Middle Eastern dishes. What would hummus be without tahini? Its appeal lies in its versatility. This simple paste made of finely ground sesame

From locally sourced eggs, meats and dairy to plant-based proteins such as legumes, nuts and seeds, the popularity of and interest in sustainable protein sources is ever-growing — including the wide variety of seafood options.