Nutrition Advice & Tips
Many people report that lunch is the most difficult meal to eat healthy. This is true for adults as well as teens and youth. Eating outside the home can be challenging. Options are either to plan for, prepare, and pack healthy foods or to dine out. We all know dining out is more convenient; however, […]
Read More ⟶Did you know that according to the 2010 NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey), Americans consume about 20 teaspoons of sugar per day? It is not surprising that our palates have become accustomed to the sweetness of sugar and we crave it every day. The American Heart Association recommends that women have no more […]
Read More ⟶When you think of the latest fads what comes to mind…skinny jeans or platform shoes? Believe it or not foods are faddish too; and one of the “hottest” fads is totally rad…it’s the unsuspecting radish! Radishes are a very good source of vitamin C – 25% of the daily recommended value – helping to rebuild […]
Read More ⟶Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that are available to us. The varying colors in the produce provide different nutrients and key nutrition for our bodies. If you are like me, then you try to create new ways to utilize the summer produce. We recently […]
Read More ⟶Do you enjoy the foods and flavors in every season? Have you ever noticed how even the colors and temperatures change? Fall foods like pumpkin and butternut squash warm us with burnt colors that resemble the changing leaves, and winter foods like pomegranate are jewel-like and festive. As we find ourselves mid-summer, we are probably […]
Read More ⟶Do you struggle to get healthy foods into the house? Is grocery shopping one of your biggest barriers to eating more nutritious, delicious foods? If so, then I have a suggestion that could save you time and energy and help you with your journey to having better choices available to you and your family. Online […]
Read More ⟶This week we celebrate 239 years of national independence from Great Britain. As you are planning for your celebration, you may be thinking red, white and blue…tablecloths, napkins, cups, and streamers; but how about food? This year, go beyond themed desserts, and wow your guests with a healthy and festive twist on a party favorite…Salsa! […]
Read More ⟶I previously asked the RD’s some question and here is part 2 of that interview. What do you look at first on a food label calories, fat, carbs, sugar? Christie: The first think I look at is the number of ingredients in the item. I try to pick the item with the least amount of […]
Read More ⟶Most health-conscious people understand the importance of protein to support an active lifestyle and lean body mass. Pick up any fitness periodical and you will find “protein” flooding the headlines. Because animal protein sources are considered “complete” proteins (containing all 9 essential amino acids), they are usually recommended as the “best” sources of protein for […]
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