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I am a first-generation American, born to parents who are from the Azores; a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic sometimes called “the Hawaii of Europe.�…

One of the reasons why I became a Registered Dietitian was because food brings people together. Whether it’s for a holiday, a birthday party, or just a fun g…

September is National Fruits & Veggies Month AND National Family Meals Month™. And this year, now more than ever, families are looking for ways to connec…

It’s National Celery Month, a great time to celebrate celery! Celery is an amazingly versatile vegetable that can provide so many benefits for you and your f…

Getting the family together for meals can be a challenge, but we know it’s so important! Research published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavio…

With August bringing in the heat, there’s no better way to end the summer with these fruity frozen yogurt cups. Just as delicious as ice cream these frozen y…

Many of us are working from home and when I am working from home, I often get wrapped up in my work and forget to listen to my body. But when I hear that oh so…

Having an arsenal of easy snacks is a must for a busy household. When the day is full of activity and extra time is scarce, having a snack recipe that will ple…

The versatility of avocados along with the rich, creamy flavor and good nutrition, makes it a perfect dessert ingredient. Homemade ice cream or chocolate chip…

No matter how you top it, you can never go wrong with avocado toast as part of a make-a-great-nutrient boosting-breakfast… Avocados are one of those creamy,…

Yes, an avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable! Botanically, the avocado is a berry so when you are looking to get more fruit in your diet, reach for a delicious,…

Hass avocados are an oldie but goodie with the original Mother Hass Tree being a California native