The bad rap suffered by eggs in the media for the past few decades is completely unwarranted. Eggs are the culinary “multi-tasker”. They can go from a quick, savory breakfast to a sweet, satisfying dessert with ease. To top it off, they are great for your brain! Choline, a nutrient found in the yolk of READ MORE
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D is for Dill
Dill adds a unique, delicate flavor to recipes. When looking for dill in your grocery store, make sure that the stems and fronds (leaves) are crisp. If you aren’t going to use fresh dill right away, make sure to wrap it in a damp paper towel and store it in a plastic bag in the READ MORE
C is for Cottage Cheese
Before I dive into cottage cheese, I want to give you a little background on why I chose cottage cheese for the letter ‘C’ above the plethora of other yummy ‘C’ foods. Growing up I would be classified as your typical “picky eater”. I survived on peanut butter sandwiches, chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn and READ MORE
B is for Berries
Every time I step into the grocery store and see those small plastic containers filled with fresh red raspberries, I’m instantly transported back to the memory of picking berries with my grandparents. It’s July, the sun is warm on my skin, and I’m standing in a thicket of berry bushes along the path at their READ MORE
A is for Avocado
Avocado is a great addition to any meal or snack. Haas avocados are a good source of Folate (vitamin B9) which has been found to support brain function. They also assist the body in the transport of vitamins A, D, E and K. This fruit (yes, it is a fruit) can be enjoyed all by READ MORE
Series : Food Fun from A to Z
Introducing a new series here on the Nutrition Anthropology blog – Food Fun from A to Z! After all, food is meant to be enjoyed and we want to show you fun ways to enjoy foods throughout the alphabet (Spoiler Alert: the letter X is going to be eXtra fun). We are sure you remember READ MORE
What is Nutrition Anthropology?
Before we jump into Nutrition Anthropology specifically, I think it would be a good idea to define anthropology itself. According to Merriam-Webster, anthropology is “the science of human beings; especially: the study of human beings and their ancestors through time and space and in relation to physical character, environmental and social relations, and culture”. Nutritional READ MORE