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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Summer is fast-approaching and many, especially those of us in school, will need a few extra cups of coffee to push us through the home-stretch until we’re kicking back on vacation with a cold drink. Refreshing yourself on healthy beverage choices now can save you wondering where those extra pounds […]
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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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Practice Mindful Eating Mindful eating is a practice that focuses on immersing oneself in the experience of eating and paying close attention to your body’s cues regarding hunger and fullness. With some practice, mindful eating can replace holiday diets and restrictions. Telling yourself “I can’t eat that” or “I can […]
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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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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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March was National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right”. The theme encourages us to take time to enjoy our food, appreciating the flavors and experiences that it provides. Mindful eating is about using your senses and listening to your body to be aware of […]
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March is National Nutrition Month and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” They are encouraging Americans to eat less sodium, sugar, and saturated fat. In simpler terms that means less than 2300 mg of salt a day, less than 25 […]
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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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Over the holiday I had a colleague come to me and say that her New Year’s resolution was to take better care of her health. I knew where she was going with this …… weight loss. Instead, I asked her what it meant to her to live a healthier life. […]
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