I recently had a friend ask me what her snack options were when she feeds her toddler. As with many parents, she thought products that said, “Organic” and/or “Natural” meant it was healthy. It wasn’t until I showed her the ingredients lists and food labels that she realized there had […]
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Summer is upon us and it’s hot! If you live in the Northeast you know we didn’t have much of a spring this year, so what better way to beat the summer heat than firing up the grill and having a party in the backyard or next to the pool. […]
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Warm weather is quickly causing us to forget about the winter we just endured, and soon it will officially be summer. Summer is my favorite time of year because of all the fresh fruits & vegetables available that either cannot be found or are way too expensive to buy in […]
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May is also Food Allergy Action Month! It is estimated that up to 15 million Americans have a food allergy, including 6 million children. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), a nonprofit dedicated to food allergy, states that every 3 minutes a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency […]
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May is national osteoporosis month. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 54 million Americans over age 50 are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. This has led to over two million broken bones each year in the United States! Protecting our bones is a lifelong process. We need […]
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Anyone who has ever dealt with gluten issues knows that feeling when they have been exposed to gluten- bloating, stomach discomfort, joint pain, and fatigue. The list goes on and on. Every person is different with their symptoms, but one thing stays the same… those of us with Celiac Disease […]
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Spring is here, and in the field of farming, it’s planting time. Soon there will be greens abound, summer squash, and juicy tomatoes. Farmer’s Markets may come to mind, but my thoughts are focused on my farm share. At this point in the year, I’m waiting patiently for it to […]
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When I was a child, I would always ask my mom, “What’s for dinner?” Most of the time, I already knew. We generally rotated seven different meals over the course of the week, and they would usually fall on the same night of the week, with the same starch and […]
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Today, March 24, 2015, is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day®. If you’ve never heard of it, it is held the fourth Tuesday of March each year. On this day, the American Diabetes Association brings awareness of diabetes to the American public by asking everyone to “Take it. Share it.” […]
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March is National Nutrition Month™. This year the theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a different theme every year to emphasize the importance of making healthy food and activity choices, so you can live your healthiest life. I often hear from colleagues […]
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February is Heart Health Month and tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and a great way to celebrate is to do some physical activity. Now we have all heard that exercise is great for the heart, but I’ll admit it right now- I HATE to sweat, but what I LOVE more is […]
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It is now a little more than half way through the first month of the New Year and many who make New Year’s health resolutions may already have feel that they have failed. Not exercising everyday, overeating more often then at just one birthday party, getting stressed and acting out […]
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Another year came to an end (or a beginning, depending how you look at it) and it is time to make our new year’s resolutions. Many people choose to be healthier or exercise more, hoping that this year will be the year of change. It is great to work towards […]
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Welcome to the holidays- time for parties, sweets, and lots of calories. If you are anything like me, this means navigating through countless work, school, and family parties with holiday treats. It seems like every day my office has another tray of cookies, cupcakes, and baked goodies. So, what should […]
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I used to think of cashews only as the oddly shaped nut in a mixed nut container, though more recently, I have found them in everything from main dishes to cookies. But it is no surprise seeing the great nutritional benefits of cashews. There is even a set day to […]
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