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 Sips – for your sweet tooth! Once spring arrives most people start to refocus on drinking more water. If you’re looking for some sweet drink recipes, try these! Mmelon […]

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 […]

Do any of your 2024 new year’s resolutions include diet changes? If you are making changes to your diet, we recommend starting small. Science tells us that people have the […]

The beginning of a new year can be an exciting time. We start the year feeling motivated about all the big changes we’ll make in the coming months. However, many […]

Oil Substitutes in Baking Did you know – you can substitute pureed fruit (dates, bananas, apples, apricots) in place of oil in baked good recipes? This will lower the fat […]

Do you ever feel hungry again shortly after eating? Eating a balanced meal that contains protein, carbs, and a healthy fat will keep you satisfied and full longer between meals. […]

Learn all about Phytonutrients Phytonutrients (also known as phytochemicals or antioxidants) are compounds found in plant foods that offer a wide range of health benefits to the human body. Did […]

Butternut Squash Soup A delicious and nutritious (and warm and cozy!) fall recipe is Butternut Squash Soup. Just like other orange and yellow produce, butternut squash is full of beta-carotene […]

Food and Your Immune System As we head into cold and flu season, it’s no doubt we want to avoid getting sick as much as possible. Did you know that […]

Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Let’s take a look at this refreshing spin on the beloved chicken salad recipe. You will notice a few swaps from your traditional chicken […]

Learn about matching up your produce with the summer season. Choosing to buy and eat produce that matches up with a certain season is a wonderful choice. When we buy […]

These simple food safety tips can keep you and your loved ones safe during picnics. The glorious warm weather has arrived and it is accompanied by picnic season. Who doesn’t […]

How Can We Reduce the Amount of Food Waste Generated? The typical American family wastes $1,366 worth of food each year. In addition, 33% of food grown across the globe […]

Cheers for Chia Seeds Consuming chia seeds is becoming more and more popular due to this plant’s variety of nutritional benefits. Chia seeds are known for packing a punch with […]

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: […]

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 […]