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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/3/23 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/3/23

Roast It Once, Serve It 3 Times: Part 2 of 3

This wonderful bowl was inspired by a dish I had at the Flower Child in Boulder, CO, where they make "Mother Earth" bowls...

3/13/21 3/13/21

Keen on Quinoa

11/13/19 11/13/19

Plant Protein Comparison Chart

Lots of useful dietary advice focuses on consuming more protein from plants and less from animals. However, not all protein sources are equally nutritious. In this post, we’ve taken some of the top plant protein sources and compared nutrition information across the board, so that you can make an informed decision about which proteins to incorporate into your eating pattern.

7/4/18 7/4/18

Vegetarian Poke Bowl

A poke bowl is a Hawaiian salad with raw seafood. We have turned this great idea into a vegetarian bowl using quinoa and roasted vegetables.

1/9/17 1/9/17

Quinoa Salad

This bright and tasty salad is sure to pep up any meal!

5/13/16 5/13/16

Kitchen Hacks: Selecting and Presenting Whole Grains

I want to shift the spotlight to whole grains. After all, if you're looking for a great way to boost your nutrient consumption while reducing your risk of chronic disease, whole grains are a fantastic resource...

1/9/15 1/9/15

Grain Quiz!

You guys, I made a brand-new nutrition poster that's all about grains. To celebrate, I want to share this never-before-seen quiz and a free grain handout to help your clients start cooking with healthful whole grains!

10/6/12 10/6/12

Gluten-Free at FNCE

The Food and Culinary Professional Dietary Practice Group included an engaging and informative gluten-free workshop at Drexel University during FNCE. Here's what happened in that workshop...

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