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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…

If the vegetables on your plate are only in the colors of the rainbow, make room for more neutral shades! According to the Advances in Nutrition supplement art…

It’s hard to believe in just three short weeks we’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving–everyone’s favorite “food” holiday.  One…

Are the holidays synonymous with hectic in your household, making it difficult to maintain your healthy eating habits? No need. With a little planning you can…

When potatoes are exposed to light, chlorophyll is formed which provides the green color. If you find small green spots, simply trim them off. If more extensiv…

The type of diet that is good for preventing of managing heart disease is also the one that is good for preventing or managing diabetes: focus on fruit, veget…

This week, we celebrate my favorite holiday with tricks and, most importantly, treats!  In addition to, or in place of the traditional trick-or-treating, man…