Recipes and Posts Tagged food safety
How to Pick the Best Produce
Quick tips to help you pick the best fresh, frozen, and canned produce options for your family. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When selecting and preparing fruits and vegetables, taste and nutrition matter. However, as the flurry of media attention regarding pesticides and produce recalls demonstrates, food safety is also ... more
Read moreGo Fish! 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Take a Bite
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Is your family eating seafood twice a week? According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines, eating about 8 ounces of a variety of seafood each week is healthy for ... more
Read moreShould You Ditch Your Caffeine Habit?
Celebrate “Lazy Day” without the jitters with these caffeine-kicking tips. By: Ian Cook, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Have you ever been so wired on caffeine that you can’t relax? You may have a busy schedule that requires extra energy, but too many double shots of espresso and you ... more
Read moreTalk to a Farmer!
Five reasons why you should shop at a farmers market! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Curious where your sweet bell peppers and juicy ripe tomatoes come from? Stop by a farmers market and talk to a farmer. Thousands of farmers markets across the U.S. offer fresh produce, meat, and eggs ... more
Read moreTop Three Teas to Relieve Stress
Sip your stress away with these relaxing herbal teas. Guest Post By: Skyler Huspen, Dominican University Nutrition Student It’s 10 p.m. The baby has finally stopped crying. The dishes are finally done. Your head finally hits the pillow, and … you immediately begin thinking about everything you need to do ... more
Read moreThe Truth About Fish Oil Supplements
Reeling in The Facts on Fish Oil Supplements Guest Post By: Lisa Schrader, Dominican University Nutrition Student Does the recent debate on fish oil supplements have you feeling like a fish outa water? The current 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that eating at least 8 ounces of seafood each week is ... more
Read moreHOW TO RULE YOUR DIABETES WITH NATURAL SWEETENERS
Show your pancreas who’s the boss with diabetes-friendly sweeteners: stevia and monk fruit. Guest Post By: Anna Velazquez, Dominican University Nutrition Student Are you tired of tiptoeing around every birthday cake or after-dinner dessert with your glucometer? Say no more. Now you can enjoy naturally sweetened, homemade treats and ... more
Read moreHow to Clean Your Fridge in 30 Minutes or Less
November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When was the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator? No more excuses. It’s time to get rid of those U.S.O.s – unidentified shriveled objects! November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Perfect timing, too. Every year ... more
Read moreTrick or Treat: What Can My Gluten-Free Child Eat?
Tips to help you unwrap the truth about gluten-free Halloween candy and treats. Guest Post By: Molly Hodul, Dominican University Nutrition Student As a parent of a gluten-free child, finding yummy, safe Halloween treats can be frightening – not to mention the sugar overload. How can you be sure your ... more
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