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.

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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…

Enjoying Fruits & Veggies Around The Globe

Food is essential for life – it nourishes, provides energy and helps maintain health. But more than that food is what binds families, cultures and countries…

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…

Cantaloupe: Why do I love you? Let me count the ways!

Cantaloupe stirs up wonderful childhood memories for me. My mother kept a bowl of sliced cantaloupe in the refrigerator every summer to enjoy as a sweet, crunc…

3 Easy Ideas To Improve Your Mood

Watch this short video to learn how to create 3 simple and tasty fruit and veggie-packed dishes that could help improve your mood!

Keep Leafy Greens Safe On The Plate: Words On Washing

May is National Salad Month and what better time to learn a bit about when and how to wash lettuce? We’re very fortunate to have the safest food supply in th…

What’s Keeping You From Eating Fruits & Veggies?

Mom always said to eat your fruits and veggies but the sad truth is 90% of us aren’t meeting the minimum recommended intake for these nutrition powerhouses.…

Seasonal Summer Sensations For Your Next Small Gathering

Craving Cantaloupe Summer traditionally brings us a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. One of my favorites is cantaloupe. Cantaloupe is in season in the U.…

Eggs and Produce: A Deliciously Dynamic Duo

The month of May celebrates both National Egg Month and National Salad Month, two of my favorite foods! There are so many ways to combine eggs and produce to c…

Remain Calm & Eat Your Leafy Greens

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic surges on, I have to admit that as a registered dietitian I’m not unhappy to see produce getting more of the attention…

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Heart to Heart with Fruits and Veggies

Co-written with Mary Nassonova, Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dietetic Intern Have you ever heard the phrase “eat the rainbow?” It i…

Juice Can Go Back on Your Table

Growing up, orange juice was a staple on our breakfast table. And juice has continued to be part of my morning routine ever since. A 6-oz. glass of OJ suppli…

Holiday Phyto-foods

Growing up, Waldorf salad, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie all appeared annually on our Christmas dinner table. Ingredients in these dishes lik…

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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…

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What You Need to Know About the Romaine Lettuce Outbreak

In recent days, you have likely seen media coverage about an outbreak of E. coli associated with romaine lettuce. Fortunately, lettuce farmers, grocery store…

Frozen Berries: Nutritious, Delicious and Safe to Eat

Before the proverbial ink was dry on my listeria and lettuce blog, yet another scary headline emerged that appeared to question the safety of eating frozen …

Squash Kids’ Snack Attacks

School’s almost back in session so sending kids off with nutritious foods to fuel growth, fitness and learning is top of mind for many. Snacks featuring frui…

Don’t Fear the “Dirty Dozen”

A dietitian friend recently told me a story about one of her nutrition counseling clients. When discussing fruits and vegetables, he told her he only ate organ…