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Sliced apples will undergo browning within a few minutes of being cut. Packaged apples found at McDonalds or in your local produce section are usually treated…

All fruit and vegetables are lactose and gluten free unless mixed with something else (i.e. butter, yogurt, bread crumbs, etc.). Lactose is a natural occurrin…

RDA (recommended dietary allowance) is a recommended amount of a daily nutrient that is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of the population. You can see…

Tomorrow is one of the most festive holidays–Cinco de Mayo!  In this country, we typically celebrate by going out to a Mexican restaurant and eating our…

May 13, 2015 TheBUZZ Vegetables Decrease Risk of Liver Cancer? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING In a recent analysis of several studies, in…

May 12, 2015 As a dietitian in a supermarket, I love to take kids on a tour of the grocery store and hunt for yummy and healthy food. The easiest place to do…

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies Red, orange and yellow greenhouse grown bell peppers stuffed with garbanzo beans, kale, walnuts and brown rice m…

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies A flavorful, enticing mix of fresh strawberries, white beans and edamame in a light vinaigrette, nested on baby s…

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies Lively mix of fresh blueberries, red bell pepper, whole-grain penne pasta and field greens tossed with a blueber…

Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…