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
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
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
Healthy Weight Week 2018 is January 15-19th. This week is probably not for celebrating what you think. In fact, it is likely the opposite. Healthy Weight Week was created 25 years ago to celebrate healthy lifestyles that prevent eating disorders and weight problems. It is meant to encourage poeople of all sizes to live actively, eat well, and … Read more
Most of us will make some generic New Year’s Resolutions about eating healthier and exercising more in the coming year. Most of us will stick with it for a few weeks and then taper off and go back to our old habits. Why do we do this to ourselves? We are just setting ourselves up for … Read more
The holidays are typically a time of celebrations, giving, friends, family, and FOOD. We may be feeling some stress when it comes to holiday eating if we are trying to manage health conditions like Diabetes, blood pressure, and more. Here are some tips and ideas on how to navigate holiday eating. Eat Mindfully: Pay attention … Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyday choices can have a big impact on our health, even in preventing cancer. Lifestyle changes you start now can really make a difference over time. Things like healthy eating, increasing physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight all play a part in cancer prevention. Photo Credit Follow these recommendations for cancer … Read more
The Nutrition Facts Label will be getting a facelift. In fact, (pun intended!) you may have already seen it on a few products. See below to check out the new changes and learn what to look for on a label. Compare several product labels before choosing the one to buy.
It’s that time of year…root vegetables will be in season soon. These vegetables are perfect to add to your upcoming meal plans since they are affordable, packed with nutrition, versatile, have a long shelf life, and can add volume to any meal. Use root vegetables as a side, an entrée, or as a way to stretch a soup, stew or … Read more
Follow these strategies from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics to help you have a healthy, balanced eating style and increased energy to boot! Who doesn’t want that?! Eating to Boost Energy By Tara Gidus, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD Published July 13, 2017 Let’s face it, we are in an energy crisis. We, as a society, are … Read more