A Healthy Take on a March Favorite Minty Treat Mint provides many benefits including helping digestion and keeping our breath fresh. Try this minty green smoothie as a healthy alternative […]

Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month March is the month to focus on your nutrition and take charge of your health! Here are some ways to celebrate national nutrition month: […]

Monday, March 20th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm with Nutrition Educator Micah Henderson Celebrate National Nutrition Month by joining Nutrition Educator, Micah to learn some tips on healthy eating. Learn […]

The Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is one of the most flavorful ways to focus on your heart health. This diet incorporates healthy fats, seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, […]

Nuts for Heart Health Did you know that higher nut intake is associated with reduced risk of not only cardiovascular disease but also total cancer, all-cause mortality, and mortality from […]

Don’t Let the Health Food Aisle Fool You January is usually the time that healthy eating is on everyone’s mind which could lead you to check out the health aisle […]

Personalized Nutrition Counseling with a Dietitian Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed with the intense advertising of diet plans and weight loss apps in January. Be aware that one size does […]

Staying Hydrated is Important in the Winter too! Did you know you can become dehydrated in the winter too? Dehydration is when your body does not have enough fluid to […]

Tips for Navigating Holiday Eating 1. Focus on socializing and festivities instead of food 2. Position yourself away from the location of the food to minimize mindless eating 3. Don’t […]

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chia Seed Cookies Add this cookie to your holiday baking list! These cookies feature chia seeds which add fiber, protein and healthy fats into this delicious […]

How Long Can I Eat my Thanksgiving Leftovers Safely? Food leftovers should only be in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. This is true whether it’s Thanksgiving leftovers or […]

Listen to your Fullness Cues this Thanksgiving Be mindful of your fullness cues during the holidays. Your body sends you signs cueing you in to when you have eaten enough […]

Scrumptious Seasonal Fall Veggies November is a great time to eat in-season fall vegetables. These include: beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, kale, pumpkin and squash. Try roasting […]

Health Benefits of Including Pumpkin in your Diet: Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps to promote immunity […]

Going out to eat? While going out to eat can often result in getting too many calories, carbs, and dietary fats- here are some tips to help choose the best […]

Following a vegetarian diet? Whether you are or are not, these are good tips to ensure you’re getting a balanced diet with plenty of veggies! Try to add extra veggies […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

Foods from around the world are healthy and delicious! Here are some examples of healthful menu items from global cultures and traditions: https://sm.eatright.org/globalfoods  #NationalNutritionMonth

Planning ahead can help save money and reduce mealtime stress! Follow these steps to plan and prepare meals that fit your preferences and lifestyle:   1)Make a menu  2)Stock your pantry, […]

Your favorite cultural foods can be part of a healthful eating plan! Here are some ideas for a variety of healthy, cultural meals provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: […]

This year’s theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors! Throughout March, embrace the foods and flavors of your heritage and other global cultures.  During #NationalNutritionMonth and beyond, choose delicious and […]

National Heart Health Month: Saturated vs Unsaturated fats    Saturated and unsaturated fats are important terms to know. One improves your heart health while the other ensues further risk.   Saturated fats […]

National heart health month and Valentine’s Day! Is dark chocolate really that good for you? Are you buying your loved one dark chocolate this Valentine’s Day? Research suggests a diet […]

National heart health month: Are some versions of salt healthier than others?  Popular types of salt include table salt, sea salt, and pink Himalayan salt. Sea salt and pink Himalayan […]

February is National Heart Health Month! Salt is a major ingredient of concern when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association tells us that too much sodium can […]

Did you know eating certain foods can help you prevent conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma?    To help reduce your risk for cataracts, choose foods like strawberries, bell peppers, […]

Did you know eating certain foods can help you prevent conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma?    Kale has nutrients that may protect your eyes from sunlight damage, and decrease […]

Whether you follow a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or all foods included diet, one thing they all should have in common is this:  Make sure to always include a source of […]

If you’re like many other people, you are probably extra motivated right now to improve your health and fitness. It’s a great idea to start the new year off with […]