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
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
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
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
March is National Noodle Month By: Jodie Shield, RD If you could use only one word to describe the perfect family meal, what would it be? Versatile? Convenient? Economical? Healthy? Delicious? I would use the word pasta, because it’s all of the above. Pasta comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, ... more