Quick Post: Press Release for 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

EMBARGOED UNTIL 10:00 AM EST, JANUARY 31, 2011   USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 [...]

Changin’ my blog!

At the end of 2010 I spent some time thinking about the evolution of my blog. I started it in 2007 as a grad school assignment from a digital technology class at Johns Hopkins. When the class was over, I thought “hey, this will be a great place to tell my friends and family – [...]

Quoted in Washingtonian’s Fit Foodie Blog

If you know me, then you know I love sharing my opinion on things. And don’t get me started on nutrition, wellness, and dieting or you may not get me to shut up! So that’s why I love it when a reporter wants to interview me. I seem to have a knack for turning “a [...]

iPod App Review: Food Network Nighttime

This app puts The Food Network at your fingertips! Now, night time shows like ‘Throwdown with Bobby Flay’ recipes and clips are compiled for your viewing and cooking needs.  The app has a recipe function which is set up like the website, including suggested links for seasonal foods and searching by show host. Pros: Includes [...]

Capsaicin for Weight Loss?

By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Have you ever taken a big bite of salsa only to recoil at the intense spice? The big bang happening with each scoop is due to capsaicin. Capsaicin is found in super hot peppers, like cayenne, but you may have also seen it as a topical cream or dietary supplement. [...]