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Eat Well

Feb 21, 2019

February is all about celebrating your heart, including both Valentine’s Day and the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month, making it the perfect time of the year to make sure your heart health is in check! The best way to keep your heart healthy is through your dietary habits and the best place to start…

Eat Well

Feb 15, 2017

By Dylan Bailey, MS Candidate With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner on March 17th, it’s time to start getting all things “green” on your radar. March may be known as the month of leprechauns and the beginning of a new season, but it is also National Nutrition Month® (NNM) – a yearly tradition…

Tasteful Entertaining

Feb 01, 2017

National championship title, viewing parties, award-winning commercials that will make you eager for a break in between plays, and crowd-pleasing bites – yes, we’re talking about Super Bowl Sunday! This weekend, several Americans will gather around the TV to watch football season culminate as two teams fight for the title of Super Bowl champion. Whether…

Eat Well

Feb 25, 2016

By Kristin Kessler, Registered Dietitian March is an exciting month in the land of health professionals. Why? It’s National Nutrition Month® (NNM)! This tradition was started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to educate the public on how to eat nutritiously, and each year the Academy selects a fun, nutritious (and delicious!) theme to…

Eat Well

Feb 10, 2016

This Valentine’s Day, give your sweetheart the gift of good health with an alternative red treat: beets. These earthy-flavored vegetables are nutritional powerhouses, packed with immune-boosting vitamin C, gut-friendly fiber and essential minerals like potassium and manganese. What’s more, regular consumption of beets has been linked to lowered blood pressure and even decreased risk of…

Get Back To The Table

Feb 25, 2015

  The winter weather can be brutal, with winds, freezing temperatures—sleet and snow! That’s why there’s nothing better than coming in after a cold day to a nice hot meal, like a hearty soup.  Here are some soup recipes that will keep your family warm and well fed.     Winter Minestrone Minestrone is a…

Eat Well

Feb 19, 2015

By Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD February is American Heart Health month so it’s a good time to talk about sodium. We tend to eat too much of this mineral that can have a negative impact on our blood pressure and in turn, our blood vessels and hearts. It’s important to know where sodium lurks – it’s…

Eat Well

Feb 22, 2012

At school, children learn about topics ranging from the periodic table to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but you can turn your home into a place for education as well. Here are some tips to subtly turn mealtime into learning time. Time to count those peas. Addition and subtraction are two of the most basic…

Tasteful Entertaining

Feb 08, 2012

Although Valentine’s Day is not until next week, it’s never too early to prepare! Take some time from your hectic life filled with science projects, basketball practice and everything in between to show your Valentine how much you care. These helpful tips can show you how to create the perfect Valentine’s Day without breaking the…