UW Yoga Month is in full swing with this year’s focus on yoga’s capacity to inspire and how that extends to life, nature, and art. But what about yoga’s connection to food? Registered dietitian Melissa Montalto shares some professional insight in this month’s edition of the RD blog. If you have yet to register for [...]

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October is Yoga Month at the University of Washington! Over these next four weeks, we’ll be exploring yoga’s connections to inspiration—and not just how yoga inspires us to connect more closely with out own body, mind, and breath, but how that practice strengthens and inspires connection to the world around us: to nature, art, poetry, [...]

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Fall is coming and many of us are already busy with activities and commitments with little time to throw a meal together. When life gets busy, I am a big fan of sheet pan meals. When planning for a sheet pan meal, I think about a vegetable (or several), protein, and usually I like to add [...]

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At my local Farmers Market, produce of all hues of the rainbow colors the booths while the air is filled with the aroma of fresh-picked seasonal crops. When you purchase fresh in-season produce, you are buying them at the best time of the year: when they are brimming with more mouth-watering flavor and packed with [...]

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The Pacific Northwest region is praised for its natural scenery and its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and four mountain ranges. One of the best ways to explore our region’s natural beauty is through physical activities such as hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, running, backpacking, and rock climbing. But sometimes, you can get so mesmerized by [...]

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Not only is seafood delicious, its health benefits are as clear as a day at the beach. Packed with protein and nutrients that add a healthy punch to any meal, seafood—which includes fish and shellfish—can be an integral part of any healthy diet. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend adults eat two servings or [...]

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Summer is a great time to learn how to cook with an abundance of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables! Local farmers’ markets and backyard gardens are bursting with gorgeous fruits and vegetables: sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, jewel-like berries, and many more. Sustaining a healthy diet by increasing the amount of produce on your plate can [...]

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Planning a trip to visit my 107-year-old grandmother got me thinking about longevity. What does it take to live to age 100? Or even just add a few years to our lives? Is there more to it than just genetics? Is the secret to living a long and healthy life as simple as “eat more [...]

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A few years ago, my patients kept telling me about how much they loved their Instant Pots. I thought it must just be another cooking fad. But I kept hearing rave reviews from folks young, old, foodies, novices, moms, and singles that told me it changed their lives. So last year I bought one to [...]

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There’s beauty in the basic. When you take care of the basics—the fundamental facets of everyday living—it often goes a long way toward taking care of a good many other things. “If you’re doing the basics, it takes care of 90% of the issues that might come up.” That’s what Todd Tuetken, director of Olympic Strength [...]

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This dish takes Italian comfort food to new heights. My grandmother would prepare this dish most often on New Year’s Eve, when celebratory familial groups would convene. The dish itself is somewhat like the Italian version of a fondue. My family has made the tradition of eating it while standing around the table. While my [...]

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Fall is my favorite season of the year—a chance to take in the beautiful colors all around—not only in trees, but also through vibrant vegetables and fruits that abound during the harvest season. Apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, yams, winter squash, cranberries, radishes, grapes, and bell peppers are only a few of many options! I love [...]

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