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10 Ways to Enjoy Pecans
Go nuts! April is National Pecan Month. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Good things really do come in small packages. Pecans are powerful little nuts packed with body-building protein, hunger-filling fiber, and disease-fighting antioxidants. As if that wasn’t enough. Pecans contain more than nineteen vitamins and minerals, too. Studies have found ... more
Read moreGet Your Green On!
Top 5 healthiest leafy greens. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When it comes to eating healthy, greens are a nutritional pot of gold. They’re low in calories, rich in nutrients, and absolutely delish. Irish or not, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and National Nutrition Month, here are my picks ... more
Read moreFour Foods to Help You Sleep Better
Eat, drink, and enjoy a good night’s sleep! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Having trouble falling asleep? It may be that handful of greasy potato chips or late afternoon latte? What you eat and drink can wreak havoc on your sleep and health. Getting enough shuteye helps you feel energized ... more
Read moreSnooze and Lose!
Sleep duration may play a key role in regulating body weight. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Sleep away pounds. Pinch me, I’m dreaming – not! If you like your zzzz’s, go ahead and hit the snooze button. Emerging research presented at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference ... more
Read moreTomatoes: Getting Canned is Good!
Register to win a free slow cooker! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When I find myself surrounded with lots of juicy, ripe tomatoes, I make my own tomato sauce. When in a pinch, I use canned tomatoes and don’t feel the least bit guilty! According to the Academy of Nutrition and ... more
Read moreTo Buy Organic or Not?
How to shop for fresh produce without blowing your food budget. Guest Post By: Laura Chalela Hoover, RDN The reasons to buy organic fruit and vegetables are many. Earlier this month, Organic Authority highlighted five reasons that buying organic is good for the body and the planet, including higher lower greenhouse ... more
Read moreShould My Kids Be Drinking Juice?
The Great Juice Debate! Guest Post by: Kate Byers, MS, RDN I have talked myself in circles regarding juice consumption for some time now. Here’s how the (slightly schizophrenic) conversation goes: Me: “Hailey shouldn’t drink juice. I don’t drink my calories, why should she?” Me (with melodramatic influence): “But if ... more
Read moreTry It. You’ll Like It!
How I Get My Kids To Take A Taste. Guest Post By: Jennifer Seyler, RDN This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Sounds easy, but not if you have preschoolers in the house; just getting them to take a taste is a challenge! From vegetables, to ... more
Read moreLet’s Do Dinner!
Five tips for making mealtime family time. By: Jodie Shield, RDN March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages all families to make a commitment to eating more meals together and “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” How can you possibly squeeze dinner into your family ... more
Read moreFinding a Healthy Balance
How to stay focused during National Nutrition Month! Guest post by: Laura Hoover, RDN March is National Nutrition Month, a nationwide campaign designed to “focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.” As I read that goal, three words jump ... more
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