Back to School Nutrition
Here are some back to school meal planning tips that are useful for kids and adults: - Use an ice pack to keep food cold to prevent...
Salt + Sugar
Salt (sodium) and sugar (fructose, corn syrup), are two ingredients that are often added to foods, especially packaged foods. It is...
Hydration Tip
Stay hydrated during these hot months to prevent heat stress/stroke and to keep your body function properly. Water, infused water, iced...
Peachy
Enjoy a peach before the summer season is over! Peaches are a great source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium (a mineral that is involved...
Mindful Buffet Tips
Buffets are tempting as there are many unlimited options in one place. Though you CAN eat every item in a buffet, you really don't NEED...
Colorful Veggies
I love vegetables! They are soo good for you (low in calories, high in fiber, many vitamins, mineral, phytonutrients/antioxidants), and...
Salad Revamped
Add some sauteed veggies to your salad to take your salad up a notch. Warmed and seasoned veggies add texture to your salad and it...
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are cruciferous vegetables that look like mini cabbage. They are an excellent source of vitamin c, vitamin k,...
Choose Whole Foods
Always choose whole foods when you can to avoid processed junk. For instance, when choosing a peanut butter, there are many options. Some...
GI Transit
It takes on average 2-3 days for the GI tract to digest what we eat and empty from our...well...you know what! Most of the food contents...
