Nutrition Advice & Tips
Have you tried golden beets? If you are one of many who considers the beet their most despised vegetable, the golden beet could change your perspective for good! In fact, there was a time that this very thing happened to me. I now love all beets but it took tasting a golden beet to turn […]
Read More ⟶I get really excited in the grocery store this time of year because avocado prices are at their lowest. Harris Teeter has had two-packs for $0.88 and I buy several on every visit! Avocados are amazing for you and deliciously satisfying as well. Avocados are nutrient-rich containing folate and potassium as well as vitamins C, […]
Read More ⟶As a dietitian, I am a huge fan of the famous quote by Hippocrates, “Let food by thy medicine,” and during cold and flu season, that couldn’t be more applicable! This time of year, many of my clients ask about ways they can stay healthy and prevent getting sick. So, I thought I would share […]
Read More ⟶Fall is definitely my favorite food season! Garden goodies are still available, but of the warm and weighty kind. Most of what is in season now grows underground in shelter from the cooler elements. You may have heard we ought to consume foods in season for their best health benefits. This is true. Fall and […]
Read More ⟶Vitamin C has long been known to help with immunity. This water-soluble vitamin came to fame through Nobel Prize winning research in 1937 and has been since recognized as a key antioxidant and immune system strengthener. Deficiencies in vitamin C are associated with increased risks of infections as seen in pneumonia and other respiratory viruses […]
Read More ⟶If you love pasta noodles but are looking for a new way to lower your carbohydrate intake or to increase your vegetable intake, we have a vegetable for you to try. Spaghetti squash, believe it or not, is actually a vegetable with that name. It is naturally gluten-free, low in calories, fat, sodium and carbohydrates. […]
Read More ⟶Since summer is here, we all want food that is refreshing. Fresh blueberries are just perfect for a summer treat. They are sweet, juicy, full of nutrients, and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Don’t let their small size fool you; blueberries are full of health benefits. Consuming fruits such as blueberries have […]
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 ⟶When was the last time you went berry picking? Perhaps it has been too long! Local berry patches are now open offering delectable strawberries with blueberries coming right around the corner. Even if you don’t want to do the picking, you can still purchase a basket full. You won’t find these flavors or prices in […]
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