Katherine Isacks, Registered Dietitian, LLC

 
Delicious in both savory and sweet dishes, this amazing seed/nut is versatile and serves as a key ingredient in dishes from the Philippines, India, and Indonesia.  In the United States, most of us are familiar with coconut from sweets and Thai curry.  Thai curry typically uses coconut milk as the base (rather than cow’s milk [...]

Yup, I’m a dietitian and I love butter!  It’s not just the taste and smell it’s also the way it feels in my mouth.  Butter is simply delicious and seems to make just about everything taste better. 
Issues
The only thing I don’t like about butter is the high saturated fat content.  Too much in the diet [...]

Did you know that the American Heart Association recommends that we limit added sugars as a part of a heart healthy diet?  Their current guidelines are: 

100 calories or less per day for women = 25 grams (e.g. 6 teaspoons of sugar)
150 calories or less per day for men = 38 grams (e.g. 9 teaspoons of [...]

Dried fruit – Mother Nature’s original candy!  As a dietitian with a serious sweet tooth, I would like to dedicate this post to dried fruit.  A powerhouse of calories, dried fruit will reward you with all the sweetness you crave along with nutrients and antioxidants.  Consider it a delicacy and practice portion control unless you are [...]

Pumpkin, one of my favorite winter squashes, comes to center stage during the month of November. Both the fleshy part and the seeds are nutrient-rich and work well in both sweet and savory dishes.
Nutrients
Pumpkin flesh (or the mushy part) is a fantastic source of fiber, potassium and beta-carotene (an antioxidant and precursor to [...]

Many people have trouble tolerating wheat for one reason or another.  People have told me that despite testing negative for Celiac disease (a disease where the body creates an immune response to gluten), they experience gastrointestinal discomfort when they consume wheat products.  This blog is intended to give the reader ideas on non-wheat sources of [...]

 
Last week I had the pleasure of eating a fireball at “A Grande Finale Patisserie” in Lafayette, Colorado. The chocolate and Chili powder combination was delicious – not too heavy, not too light, not too spicy – but just right. My taste buds were immersed in chocolateness. That got me thinking about the nutritional aspects [...]

Is organic produce healthier than conventionally grown produce?
I do not know of a study that has directly tested health outcomes in humans who consume conventionally grown produce compared to organically grown produce. However, there are studies showing harmful effects of pesticides on the neurological and reproductive development in animals. There are also studies that [...]

Throughout the United States, major land grant universities have Extension programs that provide valuable education to the local community.  Many people are unaware that Extension programs exist – which is a shame since they are an excellent source of nutrition information as well as provide information on gardening, food safety, natural resources, and 4-H Youth programs.  Check out [...]

 
I was delighted to find my blog included in the “Top 50 Dietician Blogs” published last week by “Radiology Technology Schools.”  I reviewed the list and found some blogs that I also read and enjoy.  However, some of my favorite blogs were not on the list.  Here is a quick list of my favorite dietitian, nutrition, and [...]