Are you striving to eat healthy, but struggling to find the time? Are you looking for some new go-to recipes for both you and your family to enjoy? The crock pot or “slow cooker” can be your best friend when it comes to easy and nutritious meals. Check out this […]
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It’s safe to say fall is in full swing with winter around the corner! Fall is one of the best times of year for many reasons: changing foliage, football season, fall flavors and the start of the holidays! Colder days call for new recipes ranging from warm soups, stews, and […]
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New school supplies, sneakers, backpack, and a lunch box–all the essentials for the start of a new school year! Schedules are hectic, but that does not mean healthy meals and snacks have to be a second thought. According to a study on dietary behaviors in school children, 45% percent of […]
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It’s nearly impossible to keep track of over 1,200 National Days, but May 25th brings us one to put on your calendar. National Brown Bag It Day reminds everyone to skip the restaurant or cafeteria for a day and pack your lunch! Adults can brown bag it to work and […]
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March is here again and almost gone, and while many of us are still awaiting warmer weather, it’s the perfect time of year for healthy eating – National Nutrition Month (NNM)! This year’s theme from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” This theme reminds […]
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Added sugars have become a hot topic in nutrition and most of us have been advised to reduce our intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and desserts. This National Heart Health Month, it’s important to understand the role of added sugars in cardiovascular disease and easy ways to reduce our intake without […]
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You’ve made your New Year’s resolution and you’re all set to begin your healthy diet and exercise regimen. You even bought running shoes that match the color of your new juicer! But then you realize it’s only twenty degrees outside and all those bright summer fruits and vegetables are missing […]
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The weather is cooling off, the leaves are changing color, and the holiday season is fast approaching. With the holidays come food, and a lot of it! But don’t worry; with a few simple tricks you can serve healthy fall-inspired drinks, meals, and desserts all season long. 1. Use Alternative […]
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Last Friday I was lucky to be able to attend New Hope Network’s Natural Products Expo East at the Baltimore Convention Center. The expo showcased healthy food and lifestyle products from around the country. I was amazed by the variety of products, and even more so by the creative minds […]
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Back-to-school season is in full swing. Now that the pencils and notebooks have been bought, it is time to think about healthy breakfasts to fuel your children for a successful academic year. Students who regularly eat a healthy breakfast achieve better grades and higher test scores, especially in mathematics, and […]
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As we seemingly skipped spring and sprung right into summer, picnic season is upon us, as well as International Picnic Day on Saturday, June 18, 2016. And interestingly enough, there are more benefits to enjoying a picnic than you may think! In addition to choosing healthy picnic recipes, which we’ll […]
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The term “snacks” has widely been associated with unhealthy foods such as chips, donuts, French fries, and other energy dense options that can be detrimental to our diets and overall health. Therefore, the health benefits of snacking are broadly overlooked, with automatic assumption that if one eats a snack between […]
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And so begins the season of health, or what so many hope to be the season of health. At the start of 2016, many of us find ourselves committing to the classic New Year’s Resolution of a healthy lifestyle; whether that be through weight loss, an increase in exercise, a […]
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What to buy? It’s the infamous question we ask ourselves around the holiday season. The harder question I feel is what to buy the person that has everything. To make matters worse, I’m a firm believer in giving practical presents. It’s so easy to default to chocolate or cookies for […]
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We’ve all heard the radio and TV ads regarding holiday weight gain. Although it’s not something we may want to hear, it’s something we should be aware of! While recent studies have shown that the advertised “average weight gain of ten pounds throughout the holiday season” may not be true […]
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