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Outdoor grilling is a regular activity during the summer months and its hard to deny the wonderful flavor a barbeque adds to meat, fish and veggies.  Yet, you…

Side dishes are designed to complement your meal.  Since summertime meals are traditionally lighter fare due to the warmer temps, try to keep your sides simpl…

TheBUZZ White potatoes are a healthy choice! WHAT THEY’RE SAYING White potatoes are a healthy source of multiple nutrients when prepared appropriately.…

Summer days are for trips to the pool, park or beach and any parent knows snacks are a must.  Before you reach for a bag of salty chips, package of cookies or…

Two years ago this month, USDA introduced MyPlate, replacing MyPyramid as the visual for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.  Why should we celebrate this milestone?…

TheBUZZ Exercise lowers a woman’s breast cancer risk? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Aerobic activity may change the way a woman metabolizes the hormone estrogen…

Salads are wonderful main dish options, especially in warm weather. They are cold, refreshing, and quick to fix. Using MyPlate is a great model for building a…

May is National Salad Month and with the warmer weather here, there’s no better time to give your oven a rest and enjoy a lighter meal.  When we typical…

This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…

Many of us are trying to reduce the amount of sodium in our diets.  In fact, the U.S. dietary recommendation is not to consume more than 2,300 mg of sodium pe…

TheBUZZ The Mediterranean diet relieves menopause symptoms? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING A diet rich in certain fruits, vegetables, pasta and red wine may help e…

This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…