Month: May 2015

“Eat breakfast every day.” Most of us have heard this advice before, but how many understand the reasoning behind it? The same way a car needs gasoline to start its engine, a body needs food

Evidence suggests that frequent patronage of fast food restaurants may be a risk factor for obesity in children. However, take it from me, a registered dietitian and mom of three very busy girls, sometimes eating

There’s no better way to use local, seasonal ingredients than in a beautifully crafted salad for a barbecue or dinner. Although summer provides a slew of delicious produce, sweet corn — right off the cob

My family and I have been eating mostly plant-based foods for the past few months, and I find that it’s so easy to cook and bake vegan now. One of the first finds I had

Some of us are experiencing the dog days already, while others are still waiting for summer warmth to come. Either way, make sure you stay hydrated with these 10 tips. Start Your Day with a Glass Make it a

While spring rekindles the urge to shop local farmers markets for the most colorful fresh fruits and vegetables, why not consider planting your very own kitchen garden? A kitchen garden is simply an area where you

Rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes and fish, with little red meat, and with most fat being monounsaturated and coming from olive oil and nuts, the Mediterranean diet has been promoted as one of the healthiest ways

The farmers market is a true community treasure. Where else can you purchase fresh, local produce and talk to the people that planted, raised and harvested it? Farmers markets give you access to food at

In honor of Women’s Health Week, here are 10 health myths no woman needs to listen to again! Myth #1: Fresh produce is superior to canned or frozen produce. Canned and frozen produce have nutrient

Looking for a recipe for Mother’s Day brunch? You need a crowd-pleaser — but instead of overloading the table with more egg dishes, appetizers and salads, how about baked goods? My mom has been making

It's that time again when child nutrition programs are up for reauthorization on Capitol Hill. There will be many who support our existing programs, such as WIC, SNAP, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and

May brings to mind visions of sunshine, flowers and the first green leaves on the trees. It’s finally warm again, the snow has melted and everyone is outdoors together! An unexpected importance of May is that

Mexican cuisine is characterized by intense flavors, fresh ingredients and warming spices, most notably from the myriad of diverse chili peppers that thrive there. These qualities are perhaps best exemplified in the wide array of

May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and today — May 4 — is Melanoma Monday. Right now, that might not mean anything to you. Four months ago, it did not mean anything to me, either. Then, in

It’s time to get dirty! As someone who builds her reputation on eating lots of fruits and vegetables, I can’t urge you enough to start growing them yourself. Aside from the fact it teaches you