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What’s in and what’s out for 2017 food-wise?  According to restaurant and hotel consultants Baum & Whiteman, there are some key food trends to…

 Bitter melon is a member of the squash family and looks like a cucumber with very bumpy skin. They are fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol free, sodium…

Slow cookers are the star of many people’s kitchens due to the versatility throughout the year and the almost hands-free cooking process. However, this seemi…

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, CLT Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters I was craving a warm dessert a few nights ago when temperatures were bare…

TheBUZZ Sedentary Habits Such as Screen Time Affect Mental Health in Adolescents? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Sedentary lifestyle habits can…

Botanists, or plant scientists, classify fruits according to the edible portion of the plant that develops from a flower and contains seeds. A few examples inc…

There are many claims about the benefits of juicing, most of which are not backed by scientific evidence.  However, juicing can be a convenient way to consume…

The average recommended amount of iodine for an infant 7 to 12 months old is 130 mcg.  Iodine is available in breast milk, infant formula, and food sources. …

We don’t sell our printed brochures any longer.  Instead, all are available on our parent website in the Nutrition Education Materials section.

Soursops are large, heart-shaped fruits found in tropical America locations. They are low in fat, saturated fat free and cholesterol free, and an excellent sou…

Osteoporosis, or “porous bone,” is a result from losing too much bone, making too little bone, or both. Fruit and vegetable consumption can support bone he…