The month of October is synonymous with Halloween and spooky fall festivities. But along with trick-or-treating comes massive amounts of sugar. Whether you’re out and about tricking or home dishing out the treats, these tips will help you stay an intuitive eater amidst all of the chaos.   Eat Before You Treat Just before the…

It’s no question that large companies have made cold-cereals a staple part of morning breakfast. Many products on the market today are loaded with simple carbohydrates and tons of sugar that spike your blood sugar. It’s not very long before you start to feel hungry again. Fortunately, hot cereals like oatmeal are a great alternative…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this October I encourage you to do your part to spread awareness as well as to try to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to reduce your risk.   Did you know that approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in their…

I love the fall. I love the holidays, the fashion, the weather, the decorations and the food. Pumpkins incorporate a little bit of everything. They’re pretty, they’re trendy, they represent the fall and they’re tasty. Pumpkins are delicious and definitely do not get enough credit for it! Learning a little bit about pumpkin beyond the…

Word has been stirring of nutrition labels being added to alcoholic beverages. It’s about time the FDA has shed some light on the caloric content of alcoholic beverages that to some are consumed on a regular basis. Though moderate consumption of wine has some benefits, alcohol in general contributes very little to your healthy lifestyle….

Who knew school lunch had its own week? Well it does. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in order to celebrate the school lunch program in America.   So why do we need a week to celebrate school lunch? Take a moment to think back to your days in elementary…

Cranberries have been a celebrated fruit every October since 2002, but their legacy is so much older than that. Cranberries were used by Native Americans to make a traditional dish called pemmican. Pemmican was a sustainable meal composed of hunted protein mixed with melted fat and cranberries. This meal was a staple to keep Native…

The Humble Yet Powerful Cabbage By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern Part of the cruciferous vegetable family, cabbage is closely related to kale, broccoli and cauliflower in that they all offer vast amounts of nutrients. One of the major benefits that cruciferous vegetables and specifically cabbage, have to offer that is continuously being studied by researchers,…

October is more than just a month to celebrate spooks and sweets. It’s also a month to celebrate treats that are good for you like popcorn! It’s National Popcorn Popping Month which means it’s time to give a little patronage to this healthy snack. Did you know that fresh popcorn, lightly seasoned can be a…

Happy October everyone! October is one my favorite months- cooler weather, changing leaves, autumn clothing, and apple picking! As I was speaking with my interns about how I love this time of year, Kimberly shared how her favorite family tradition is their annual trip out east to go apple picking. Her family always make it…

September is the time to celebrate everyone’s favorite beverage, coffee. September 29th is National Coffee Day, right in the heart of the transition between cold brew and hot brew. While the USDA MyPlate hasn’t yet identified coffee as a piece of the puzzle, many people include coffee in their regular day. With more information out…

Did you know September 29th is World Heart Day? Every year this day is celebrated to bring awareness to the severity of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death. Every year about 17.3 million people die from heart disease and stroke. So in 2000 the World Heart Federation founded…

You’re staring at your plate that now has just a few more bites of your dinner food left. You’ve really enjoyed your meal, but if you are being honest with yourself, you are satisfied and probably don’t need to eat any more.   As you contemplate what to do, you glance around the table. Everyone…

There is nothing I love more than the beginning of fall. The nights become cooler, the leaves begin to fall and the neighbors are decorating their porches with pumpkins and gourds. Fall harvest is particularly my favorite. All of the new fruits and vegetables fill up grocery store as well as my kitchen. There are…

Ascorbic acid is everywhere. It’s in your food, it’s in your pharmacy and you quite possibly might even be taking it as a supplement. That’s because ascorbic acid is better known as vitamin C, one of the most commonly consumed vitamins around. Deficiencies in vitamin C are uncommon in western culture- but back in the…

This Wednesday is National Guacamole Day! What could be better than a day celebrating a creamy avocado mashed up with fresh cilantro, lime, and other great produce? If you couldn’t tell already, I have a bit of a passion for all things avocado and for guacamole in general. So let’s dive into the avocado and…

The crowd is roaring with excitement.  Everyone around you is munching on foot long hot dogs and drinking out of large cups filled with iced cola.  You hear the sound of the batter’s swing hitting the ball out of the park—home run, the crowd roars again.  You spot the vendor coming by just as your…

Fall is just around the corner. With a new season comes new foods, new flavors and a new, perhaps busier, you. The kids are back to school, the errands seem to pile up and work is in full force. During these rather stressful times it’s important to remember to keep your body on its A-game….

Whole Grains Month   Happy National Whole Grains Month everyone! If you’re like me then you happen to love grains! They definitely make up my favorite part of every meal since I’m not much of a meat lover. The best part about whole grains is that there is such a variety to choose from that…

The Magnificent Mushroom By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern Don’t be fooled by their official classification as a fungi. Mushrooms, as long as they are edible, are one of the most versatile additions to any kitchen. Their meaty, fleshy and intensely savory flavors make these little miracle caps capable of amplifying any food, or worthy of…