Aug 17, 2022
Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and...
Aug 9, 2022
Farmers’ market season is in full swing! Farmers’ markets offer tons of produce and delicious prepared foods for making healthful and delicious meals, but sometimes getting started at the market can be a bit daunting. You’re in luck, though, because...
Aug 8, 2022
Now that we’ve learned about the need for micronutrients and what exactly micronutrients are, it’s time to take a closer look at our first micronutrient… vitamin A. What Is It? Vitamin A is “the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids,...
Aug 8, 2022
Nutrients are substances that provide “nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.” They are necessary for survival. But where do you get them? Well that depends on the type. There are two major types of nutrients: macronutrients and...
Aug 5, 2022
The sun is shining, the birds are singing — it’s the perfect time to get outside and exercise. Though you likely won’t be battling your way through snow or rain, summer presents its own unique considerations when it comes to stepping foot in the...
Aug 4, 2022
Summer Veggie Ravioli with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes A quick and easy dinner using produce from the garden or farmers market. 8 ounces cheese ravioli1 tsp olive oil (extra virgin)2 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)2 ears corn (husked and kernels cut off the...
Aug 4, 2022
Despite the popularity of diet trends like intermittent fasting, which often advises skipping breakfast, there are plenty of reasons to continue to eat this first meal of the day. Benefits of Breakfast: Eating breakfast may help with weight control. A recent...
Aug 4, 2022
Did you know that micronutrient inadequacies are actually common in the United States? Because I sure didn’t. Micronutrient deficiencies are not necessarily prevalent here, but inadequacies — which occur when someone is getting enough of the nutrient to be...
Jul 20, 2022
How many different types of lettuce can you name? Which type of lettuce has the most nutrition? The least? You may be surprised! All types of lettuce are largely water, ranging 84-96% water by weight. All are low in calories, with 4-10 calories per cup. No lettuce...
Jul 20, 2022
If you routinely choose just one or two different types of lettuce, break out of the rut and experiment with something different for more flavor, texture differences, and a range of nutrition benefits! Arugula: It’s not really...
