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Here’s a fun fact: According to the USDA, each American eats 112 pounds of potatoes each year.  Pretty impressive, right?  I suppose that’s one r…

I know what you’re thinking … there must be so many calories in this creamy chowder you can’t possible eat it. Wrong! This recipe uses 1% milk an…

TheBUZZ Healthy Individuals Don’t Benefit from Probiotics? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Probiotics are all the rage these days, but is this…

Fruit and vegetable intake in a daily meal plan is crucial for good health. Research demonstrates an association with a reduced risk of chronic diseases and we…

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet. With this ratio, the body utilizes fat rather than carbohydrates for energy.The popu…

Cutie fruits are clementines. An average or medium serving size is around 74 grams and contains 9 grams of carbohydrate.  They are a great portable snack and…

We celebrate Valentine’s Day this month but even more importantly, February is American Heart Month.  Here’s an elegant, delicious, heart-healthy…

Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family. The most common pulses are dried beans, chickpeas, lentils and dried peas. Both economical and sust…

February 22, 2017 TheBUZZ Vegetarians Have Higher Rates of Anemia? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING New research demonstrates that vegetaria…

Low potassium veggies that might work in a semi-sweet smoothie are carrots, sweet potatoes, and cucumbers. You could consider cutting back on the amount of spi…

We all know fruit and vegetables are an important part of our healthy lifestyle.  They provide much needed vitamins, minerals, and heart healthy fiber to our…

Andrew Dole, RDN, CEC Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters My stepfather and his mother were from Oaxaca, Mexico, meaning I grew up eating tra…