A new study recently published questioned whether the paleo diet is the best for heart health when followed long-term. If you aren’t familiar, the paleo diet...

February is heart health month and for good reason. Did you know that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States? Approxi...

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and tables are packed with celebratory foods that often tend to be high in fat and calories. I wanted to share s...

Article written for the November edition of The Shuttle, Weaver's Way Co-op's online newspaper. The earliest documentation from ancient civilizations points ...

I attended a health fair this weekend that was sponsored by our State Senator, Maria Collett. I was honored to host a table and to speak on the topic of nutr...

I love watching my kids eat. I love noticing their habits, the way they experience their meals, and their innate ability to determine the very moment they ha...

Celebrating the holidays with yummy treats is one of the things that makes the holidays so special! Indulging in sweet treats is OK from time to time, but to...

There's nothing I love more than a festive cocktail, but many have a ton of added sugar and calories and can easily add up to more than you would consume in ...

Hello! My name is Gina Coleman and I am an intern with Sodexo’s Dietetic Internship, training to become a registered dietitian. I recently graduated from Pen...

Begin Each Day with a Grateful Heart February was heart health month, but keeping our hearts healthy is a task that continues all year round! We know that st...

Walnuts activate area of brain involved in appetite control Walnuts have been celebrated for being a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are helpful in...

It's the most wonderful time of the year...unless you are watching your waistline! Holiday eating and baking begins right after Halloween and goes straight t...

November is National Diabetes month, and you don’t have to sacrifice flavorful food to stick to a healthy diet to help control blood glucose. In fact, there ...

If you or someone you know has a garden, this is the time of year when gardens explode, offering enough zucchini and tomatoes for everyone in the neighborhoo...

I can’t think of a better fruit to showcase this month than cherries! Talk about a nutritional powerhouse! Cherries are often overlooked for more commonplace...

I've actually never been the hugest fan of quinoa. I know all of the health benefits, like how it's one of the few plant foods considered a complete protein ...

Caldo Verde literally means “Green Broth” in Portuguese and is traditionally made with kale, potatoes, sausage, and sometimes onion and garlic. Every week, ...

The beginning of June marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and my mouth is watering thinking about picnics and barbecues for the next three months! Thou...

If you are trying to lose weight, try MyPlate! MyPlate, (www.choosemyplate.gov) replaced the food guide pyramid as a guide for all people to use to plan thei...