Author: Stephanie Figon, MS, RDN, LD

Founder of NutriScape.NET. As a dietitian since 1992, Steph Figon has had experiences in consulting, 15 years in clinical, and has operated a private practice nutrition counseling office for since 2011. Connect on Linkedin

Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Mail Looking for a wholesome and delicious plant-based vegetarian lunch option? Add this Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl to your menu! This recipe combines complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats for a complete and balanced meal full of Mediterranean flavors.

Source: Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl – Olive Tree Nutrition by Rahaf Al Bochi, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives: Generally Recognized as Safe – But is it?

The government classifies some additives as “Generally Recognized as Safe” or GRAS. They are presumed to be safe in food and are not required to undergo pre-market review and approval. This system makes sense for benign additives such as pepper and basil, but there are enormous loopholes that allow additives of questionable safety to be listed as GRAS. Manufacturers can decide whether these compounds are safe without any oversight by the Food and Drug Administration – and in some cases obtain GRAS status without telling the FDA at all.

Source: Generally Recognized as Safe – But is it?