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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Vegetable Taco Soup
We're still on a soup kick around here. A bowl of winter comfort can cook up in 20-30 minutes, while you're getting other important...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Oct 31, 2019
- 4 min
What's the level of evidence exercise lowers breast cancer risk?
Much of cancer research on lifestyle is based on observational research, making it tough to replicate and prove cause and effect. But the ex
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
Do fermented foods cause cancer?
Do fermented foods cause cancer? Yes and no. But if you’re hesitant to try fermented vegetables, there are very good reasons to try them.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- May 2, 2019
- 5 min
12 words to stop using to improve your relationship with food
A new language has emerged about food in our culture. Clean eating, diet, wellness, guilt free, and obesity, are a small selection of harmfu
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Feb 7, 2019
- 3 min
Blood pressure and cuff size: Does it matter?
There's a right way and a wrong way to take your blood pressure, whether taken in a doctor's office or at home. But one size does no
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Dec 19, 2018
- 4 min
Avocado fat just got a whole lot better for you
Avocado and other oils just got much healthier for your heart, given the new FDA designation last month for oils high in oleic acid.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Apr 14, 2018
- 3 min
Why do we overeat?
"I enjoy food too much and that's why I eat too much." "I'm always hungry and never feel full." "Why can't I stop eating?” Does this...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Apr 12, 2018
- 2 min
Top 10 brain foods to keep the brain young
Scientists have isolated the top 10 types of brain foods to keep the brain young for older adults. These foods may form the key to brain...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Feb 8, 2018
- 2 min
How to make a vegetarian grain bowl
Grain bowls are the perfect solution for your week's food preparation. They are an easy way to get your cancer-protective nutrients, eve
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Feb 6, 2018
- 1 min
The 5 surprising foods to eat to reduce cancer risk
In the spirit of National Cancer Prevention Month, I invite you to download your free copy of the "5 Surprising Foods to Eat to Reduce
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Jan 11, 2018
- 3 min
Is soy helpful or harmful for cancer survivors?
For years, cancer survivors were told to be cautious about eating soy foods, but current data shows foods such as tofu, tempeh, soymilk, and
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Dec 14, 2017
- 2 min
Which cooking oil has the highest smoke point?
With high heat cooking, you will want to use the right oil for the job. An important factor is the cooking oil's smoke point, which can...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Nov 16, 2017
- 2 min
Persimmon season is happening now
The spectacular color of persimmons are on display in the fall season now through December. Nearly all the persimmons cultivated in the...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Nov 9, 2017
- 3 min
Foods to fall asleep faster
If sleep eludes you, could it be the foods you're eating? Specific foods have been identified as the culprits in keeping people awake,...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Oct 26, 2017
- 2 min
Why do I need to eat mindfully? (Updated)
Update: I've published Part II of the Mindful Eating videos. Click here to access my video channel on my Home page. If mindful eating...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Oct 9, 2017
- 2 min
Are microgreens more nutritious?
Microgreens are small, edible plants in a variety of colors, grown either hydroponically or in soil. Microgreens are harvested right...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Sep 27, 2017
- 3 min
Natural foods: What does the label really mean?
What does the word "natural" actually mean on a food label? Would it surprise you to know there is no current legal definition of the...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
- Sep 14, 2017
- 2 min
The most and least expensive plant-based foods
Plant-based foods are cheaper and provide more nutrients per dollar than other foods.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Sep 5, 2017
- 3 min
The quickest way to cook buckwheat
Buckwheat: Love it or leave it? Buckwheat has a strong flavor, it's true. But I suspect it's the way the pseudo-cereal is cooked that has...
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