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Neva Cochran

MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Eating Beyond the Headlines

Neva is a nutrition communications consultant who partners with food, nutrition and agricultural organizations to promote fact-based food and nutrition information to help people eat beyond the headlines and enjoy a variety of nutrient-rich foods. In addition to her own blog and those she writes for clients’ websites, she contributes a monthly nutrition article for Southern Dallas County Business and Living Magazine and is a frequent speaker at district, state and national Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics conferences.

Is cantaloupe a good choice in the fall?

In season May through November in the U.S., this delicious melon delivers a variety of benefits for health and happiness! Nutrition Packed A one-cup serving of…

Is Arugula The New Kale?

Arugula has Definitely Arrived The variety of lettuce and leafy greens in supermarkets has expanded dramatically since I was a child. At the time when iceberg…
Romain Lettuce Field

What precautions should I take with leafy greens?

People should always follow these practices: Wash leafy greens well under running water for 20 seconds. Packaged, triple-washed leafy greens should not be re-…

Should I avoid eating romaine or other lettuces?

I continue to recommend that people eat lettuce and leafy greens of all kinds. People should definitely follow the advice of the government right now and not e…

Why are there so many romaine outbreaks?

Sadly, no one is exactly sure why it seems that romaine lettuce has been involved in repeated outbreaks.  I can tell you that no one is more frustrated than t…

How can I tell if the romaine lettuce I buy is from Salinas?

Look for the sticker which gives the growing area.  Stickers with the words: Yuma, Phoenix, Southern Arizona, Northern Arizona, Northern California, Santa Mar…