Diabetes shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying a small portion of your favorite holiday dessert. What does matter is exactly how many carbohydrates you consume at one meal or snack. A […]
Nutrition Tips
How To Safely Thaw A Frozen Turkey
Food safety is important and as the holidays approach, families should know how to properly thaw a turkey. Safely thawing a frozen turkey requires defrosting at cool temperatures. Place the […]
How To Store Your Food Purchases From The Grocery Store
If you aren’t going to eat bread soon, it is better to store it in the freezer and remove slices as you need them. Bread shouldn’t be stored in the […]
The Hype on Kale
Kale? Really, what’s all the hype about kale? Believe it or not, kale has been around for hundreds of years. Kale is a food that has been “rediscovered” and has […]
Healthy and Cute Halloween Recipes
Does eating healthy on Halloween scare you; maybe it should scare you just a little. One of three children is overweight and weight gain this time of year is astounding. […]
Wasting Calories On Beverages
Should you waste your calories on beverages? Most beverages offer no nutritional value, but DO add calories to your day. One typical 12 oz. can of soda contains approximately 150 […]
Vitamin C Health Benefits
What are the health benefits of increasing the intake of vitamin C? This water-soluble vitamin is found plentiful in fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C works to help create important enzymes […]
4 Healthy Food Shopping Tips
Learning to eat healthy should begin with the grocery store. Having the right foods in your home can increase your intake of healthy foods and bring variety to your family. […]
Healthier Snack Options
Snacks are often high in fat, sugar, and calories. How can you make snack choices lower in fat and calories and still taste delicious? Four cookies, a glass of milk, […]
The Nutritional Value of Nuts
Are you nuts about nuts? If so, there are good reasons to love eating nuts. Nuts are known for their nutritional benefits and many nuts are full of Omega-3 fatty […]