When most people think of calcium-containing foods, their minds go immediately to dairy products. While lean dairy products do provide calcium, because they also contain animal protein and sodium, our bodies may only absorb as little as one third of that calcium and...
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Re-inventing snacks
Dear Timaree: What happens when a quesadilla crashes into a pizza? According to Mrs. Bradley's second grade class at Reese Elementary School, "You get a pizza-dilla!" In honor of National Heart Disease Awareness Month in February, and in anticipation of National...
Potatoes – Which are best?
Dear Timaree: "Aren't all potatoes basically this same when it comes to nutrition?" The short answer, "no"...! Since February is National Sweet Potato Month and National Heart Disease Awareness Month, I wanted to sing the praises of sweet potatoes, along with some...
Happy New Year! – Food For Good Luck!
Dear Timaree: My neighbor has a winter garden and has gifted me with chard, do you have a favorite recipe? While we enjoy it sauteed with some red onion and a splash of balsamic vinegar, our favorite way to eat chard is in a recipe we “invented” and named after my...
Enjoy pomegranates without a mess?!
Dear Timaree: “I’ve tried to eat a pomegranate before, but it has ended up making a mess and staining my clothes! How do you deal with the fruit and are they good for you?” About a month ago, I got “the call”… a close friend of mine informed me that the “Pomegranate...
Avocados – A true super food!
This month’s question comes from several guests who attended the Lodi Art and Culture’s Annual Open House a few weeks ago. I did a cooking demonstration and tasting to promote my hands-on nutrition classes offered in the summer and chose a recipe that showcased, among...
What can you do with a can of beans?
Dear Timaree: “I have heard that beans are good for me, but I don’t know why… and what can I do with a can of them?” Here is a question for a question… What food is so versatile that it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, is a great source of vitamins...
Cooling food on the counter can be dangerous!
Timaree: My mother and grandmother always told me to let food cool on the counter before putting it into the refrigerator. Should I be doing this? Great question and timing, as September is actually National Food Safety Education Month! This question seems to come up...
On your mark, get set… Hagenburger quoted
Timaree Hagenburger, a registered dietitian, certified exercise physiologist with a master’s degree in public health, is a nutrition professor at Cosumnes River College and sought after speaker. She is so excited about the Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable...
The sweetness of figs bring additional flavor to every meal – Hagenburger quoted
Timaree Hagenburger, a registered dietitian, certified exercise physiologist with a master’s degree in public health, is a nutrition professor at Cosumnes River College and sought after speaker. She is so excited about the Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable...
Guidelines to Groceries – Timaree’s Classes
Timaree Hagenburger, a plant-based registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), certified exercise physiologist with a master’s degree in public health, has over 20 years of experience as a nutrition professor. She is a sought after speaker, media personality and author,...
Fitness Specialist (Timaree Hagenburger) Takes Issue with Times Article
Timaree Hagenburger, a registered dietitian, certified exercise physiologist with a master’s degree in public health, is a nutrition professor at Cosumnes River College and sought after speaker. She is so excited about the Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable...