September is Food Safety Education Month! About 48 million people get sick from foodborne illness every year and about 3,000 people die from this illness. Anyone can get sick from a foodborne illness but people with weakened immune systems are especially at risk. These populations include: Pregnant women Young children Older adults People with weakened immune … Read more
Now that the kids are back to school, it’s a great time to spice up your cold lunches and learn more about the School Lunch Program, otherwise known as “hot lunch”. There have been some changes to the School Lunch Program over the past few years and it’s always great to learn about the nutrition guidelines your … Read more
National Burger Day is on August 27th this year. Let’s take a look at some burger facts and learn how to build a better burger to celebrate! As expected, beef and burgers from fast food restaurants is typically high in saturated fat which makes calories in a fast food burger add up quickly. Not to mention … Read more
Lately there has been an explosion of alternatives to dairy products. Cashew milk, almond milk yogurt, non-dairy nut cheese just to name a few. Let’s look at the difference between some of these products and good old, regular milk. Milk from Mammals Dairy products have been getting a bad rap lately related to misconceptions about the use of … Read more
June 17th is Eat Your Vegetables Day! What a great way to kick off summer, the season of fresh produce. Below are some great ideas on how to choose, store, and include more vegetables in your meals. Recipes to include more vegetables in your meals: Avocado and Shrimp Salad Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Black Bean & … Read more
Now that the snow is finally gone, it’s time to dust off the grill. Last year, we shared some tips on how to keep food safe when grilling which you can review here. This year, we’d like to share some other grill tips with you: How to get the right grill temperature and more. How … Read more
May 13-19 is Food Allergy Awareness Week, sponsored by FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education). About 50 million Americans have food allergies. Allergies can occur at any age and even to foods you have eaten in the past. There are 8 foods that make up the majority of food allergies: eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, … Read more
April is Move More Month sponsored by the American Heart Association. Studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle puts us more at risk for developing chronic diseases and heart failure. Here are some tips on how to get moving!
Planning and preparing your meals and snacks ahead of time is a game changer for your health, and your wallet! Meal planning creates structure and routine. This helps you to avoid making unhealthy choices when you are really hungry, like after a long day at work or if your children have sports games to attend. If … Read more
March is National Nutrition Month! #NationalNutritionMonth National Nutrition Month began in 1973 as National Nutrition Week. With the increased interest in nutrition it became a month long celebration in 1980 and is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The Academy’s mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its … Read more