Staying healthy is always important. This is especially true right now during the Covid-19 pandemic. We want you to stay home as much as possible and staying food-safe can help you with that! When you...
Read through this month's for tips on how to use the USDA's My Plate model and add these delicious low cost meals to your summer menu.What is MyPlate?Imagaine filling half of your plate with delcious...
How to Make MyPlate Work for YOU!Make half your plate fruits and vegetables• Fruits and Vegetables are full of the nutrients our bodies need to function. Most adults need 2 servings of fruit and 2 1/2...
It's safe to say that this summer did not turn out how anyone expected it to. COVID-19 has forced people across our country and the world to adapt to unprecedented conditions. In the span of a few...
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is not inherently bad. Our bodies need cholesterol to build cells, produce hormones, and make substances that help digest food; however, too much...
Tips in the KitchenIncluding some fat in your meals is quite important to our health because it helps our body with digestion, metabolism, and the absorption of some nutrients. Fat also plays an...
The fats we eat are very important for our overall health, but not all fats were created equal. In this post we discuss the different kinds of fats found in our food and give dietary recommendations...
Fat may have received a bad reputation in the diet world because many people think eating fatty foods makes you gain weight. However, avoiding oil and fat altogether does more harm than good. We need...
March is National Nutrition Month! An annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. We take this month to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for National Nutrition Month® 2020 is Eat Right, Bite by Bite.
February is American Heart Month and we will be discussing ways to incorporate heart healthy food into your diet. Our topic discussion dates are:February 1- DiscussionFebruary 5 - Discussion and Demo...
January is a great time to focus on new beginnings. This month, our discussion topics will motivate us to make healthy changes in our cooking and eating habits. From big changes all at once or small...
Our Nutrition Education theme for November is Nutrition 101: understanding the basics. We will lead topic discussions on two buzz terms, "macro" and "micro" nutrients. There are 3 major macronutrients...
