Faking It: Homemade Dinners Made Easy

Faking It: Homemade Dinners Made Easy

Did you know that there are several ways to “fake” a homemade dinner? With life getting in the way, sometimes we do not have time to make a “homemade meal,” but there are quite a few ways to put a well-balanced meal on the table without putting in too much time. Step...
Meals vs. Snacks

Meals vs. Snacks

Here is a great way to tell the difference between eating a meal or a snack. All food breaks down into six different food groups. They are as follows: carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and fats. The best way to ensure you have a balanced nutritional...
Stay Healthy Eating ALL of the Food Groups

Stay Healthy Eating ALL of the Food Groups

The key to staying healthy is making sure there is a balance between what you eat and being active. Focusing on the micronutrients and food groups can help assure you get the nutrients your body needs. To do this, you must include foods from every food group and vary...
Do You Know the Difference?

Do You Know the Difference?

With social media becoming a primary source for nutrition tips and dieting ideas, it is essential to know where the information originates from and who is telling the story. The best individual to give valid, trustworthy nutrition information is a Registered Dietitian...
National Nutrition Month – NNM 2021

National Nutrition Month – NNM 2021

March is always noted as National Nutrition Month® (NNM) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Every year the AND determines a new theme for NNM, which focuses on tips and ideas for focusing on healthy tips and tricks to improve nutrition and increase...
Exercise and Immunity

Exercise and Immunity

Boosting immunity remains at the forefront of everyone’s mind, with the uncertainty of COVID-19 still present. Although certain foods and supplementation play a key role in immunity, did you know that exercising can provide a much-needed boost to your immunity?  As...