Susan Burke March
Articles by Susan Burke March :
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Is raw always better? Surprising facts you need to know
Author’s note: This is the second of three columns on fruits and vegetables. The first column covered the truths and myths about ‘juicing’, and the third will offer top tips… -
Saturated fat — good or bad for you?
By Susan Burke March, MEd, RDN, CDE Is saturated fat good for you? Are burgers and butter better for you than polyunsaturated seed oils or monounsaturated fats like olive oil?… -
Eat your fruits and vegetables — even if they’re not organic?
When it comes to food safety, there are some things we can control, and others we can’t. As reported by the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, health experts agree… -
Read beyond the headlines: What effect does alcohol really have on your health and lifespan?
By The True Health Initiative A recent study in The Lancet [August 23, 2018] examining alcohol use and its connection to alcohol-attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life-years caused a splash when it declared… -
Foods of the Americas: The origin of corn and its role in folklore of the New World
Editor’s note: Michelle Bakeman’s series on Foods of the Americas continues with three columns about maize (corn), which, like the potato, is forever entwined in the Americas’ history and culture.… -
Dietitian? Dietician? Nutritionist? What’s the scoop on spelling?
By Susan Burke March Why is Dietitian spelled with a two t’s and not a c? Today’s column is about Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. I am a member of the Academy… -
Tips for achieving good emotional and mental health
By Mark Mahoney, Ph.D., RDN As uncertainty seems to be the “norm” in this ever-increasing fast-paced society, (as reported in the news on a daily basis, particularly in the realm… -
Thanksgiving in Cuenca!
The original North American Thanksgiving took place in 1621 and was a harvest celebration shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag natives at Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts. The feast lasted three days… -
The foods of the Americas: The potato changes the world and returns home
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series on notable ingredients native to the Americas. In Part 1 we learned that archaeologists have discovered potato remains that date back to 500… -
Measles update 2018: Children are hit the hardest
By Susan Burke March November 6, 2018 — CNN reports that 17 children in the Orthodox Jewish community in the Williamsburg and Borough Park neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York have… -
Animal or Vegetable: Which protein is best for your health?
Along with carbohydrates and fats, protein is a necessary nutrient, instrumental in building, maintaining, and repairing body tissues. A protein’s quality is determined by the content of nine essential amino… -
Testing your almond knowledge: Can you pass this quiz?
By Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD Almonds are a popular snack not just because they are nutrient-rich, but primarily because they are crunchy and taste yummy. In this day and… -
Cuenca Days are here! Eat this, instead of that!
Cuenca Days are the most exciting and lively time of year in our adopted city. Cuenca’s independence from Spain is celebrated on November 3, and the weather is typically fine…