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How to cook amaranth porridge, produced by registered dietitians. Amanranth seeds are not only high in fiber but they are a good protein source as well. If you are looking to change up your regular oatmeal breakfast routine, then check out this easy-to-make, nutritious alternative. For the full nutritional breakdown of amanranth, read this article from dietitians - You Can Cook Am

In this video, you will hear our Editor-in-Chief, Gloria Tsand, RD, interview Dawn Jackson Blatner. Topic of discussion is the Grapefruit Active Lifestyle Meal Plan meant for the active person.

Listen to heart health expert Dr Janet Brill on foods that can prevent a second heart attack. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D, RD, LDN Are you one of the 13 million heart attack survivors in America? What can you do to prevent a second heart attack? Dietitian Dr Janet Brill, author of the book Prevent A Second Heart Attack, discusses some hot topics regarding

In this You Can Cook episode, we shine the spotlight on wheat berries, which are the whole grains that are used to make wheat flours. In North America, we consume such a variety of products made with wheat flour, but to get the full benefits of the whole grain, wheat berries are the way to go. Think of wheat berries as the least processed edible form of wheat. The main thing to re

It is time to shine the spotlight on a whole grain often found in bird seed! More than just bird’s food, gluten-free millet is actually a generic name assigned to many types of small-seeded annual grasses, that have been grown in various parts of the world dating back thousands of years. Pre-toasting millet before cooking improves its flavor and texture. To pretoast, put millet

This time around, we tackle a unique-looking grain with many names. Buckwheat, despite the name, is not actually related to wheat. In fact, this pyramid-shaped grain is related to rhubarb, which makes it a gluten-free choice. There are a few names for buckwheat - usually buckwheat groats or kasha, and a French name I just don’t dare to pronounce. To cook buckwheat, you can use t

Our whole grain pick for October is the gluten-free brown rice. Did you know that some cultures treasure rice so much that they have multiple words in their language to describe its various states? If you are new to brown rice, the key to perfectly cooked brown rice is to give it enough time to fully cook. Typically, regardless of the variety, they will take more time to cook tha

One of the most popular grains in the marketplace today is quinoa. To prepare quinoa from scratch, start by rinsing half a cup of raw grains under running water. This step is important because it helps remove the bitter-tasting saponins naturally found in quinoa. Drain well, then, add it to a pot, along with liquid. Let it simmer on the stove for about 15 minutes. Remove from hea

Dr. Navindra Seeram, Professor with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island shares with us some recent findings of blueberries and brain health. HealthCastle Nutrition Tidbits podcast. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Dr. Navindra Seeram, Ph.D. We’ve all heard about the wonderful heart benefits of blueberries may provide. More studies found that these tiny blue f

No more Miracle Whip. How to make homemade mayonnaise by Registered Dietitians. When it comes to the popular tuna salad sandwich filling, a classic condiment often used is mayonnaise. But store-bought mayonnaise-type dressing such as Miracle Whip comes with undesirable fillers and preservatives. The good news is, it's fairly simple to make your own mayonnaise. Today in this No