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In days gone by, roasting chestnuts evoked memories of the holidays. Create a new nostalgia by gracing your table with roasted fruit this holiday season and f…

If you’re like most of the nation, you’ll be spending part of the week prepping for the BIG feast this Thursday.  I know for many of us, this inc…

… with Fruits and Vegetables If you’re entertaining, we have suggestions!Whatever the event [leaf-raking party, Thanksgiving dinner, or othe…

There aren’t any specific fruits or vegetables that help with hair growth. Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, however, will make sure that…

In simple terms, anything that doesn’t have a seed: stalks (celery), leaves (lettuce, kale), roots (carrots, potatoes, beets), flowers (broccoli, artichokes…

November is the time I usually start seeing an abundance of fresh cranberries showing up in the fresh fruit and veggie section of my local supermarket.  This…

November 26, 2013 The holidays are a special time to celebrate with your loved ones and enjoy the flavors of the season. Unfortunately, many holiday dishes ar…

  Ever flipped through the latest issue of any fashion magazine and wonder how those models look so perfect?  Well, wonder no more.  I always knew there was…

One of my favorite parts about being a retail dietitian is leading grocery store tours for kids. One of our goals on the tour is to encourage kids to try new f…

Diabetics, and those who may be pre-diabetic, need to balance carbohydrates, fat, and proteins at eating occasions to prevent sharp peaks in blood sugar. Fat a…

The nutritional value that is lost when cooking or overcooking vegetables will depend on the cooking method, and not all nutrients are affected by cooking. Lo…

Certainly it depends on the store and do you want to count the different salad mixtures/blends as separate ‘products’ or do you just count the fruit or veg…