Sodium is essential for your health. It is a vital nutrient for balancing the fluids in your body, sending nerve impulses as well as a player in muscle contractions. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to live. However, too much sodium or salt throughout your day can have negative side effects as well. In the…

Mornings can be tough! You are hurrying to get ready for a work, and you run out of the house with breakfast. According to the Institute of Food Technologists, research shows that about 18% of Americans, over the age of 2, regularly skip breakfast.  In addition to this percentage, when studies were conducted with young…

It’s that time of the year when all the kids are headed back to school. One of the questions I get most frequently is how do I get my child to eat more healthfully? Well this is the perfect time of year to start to make some changes!   Share in the Packing   One…

I bet you’ve all been wondering what the food of the month is for August. I’ll give you a hint- it’s round, orange-pink, and has some fuzz. If you guessed peach, then you’re right!   Peachy Keen   I happen to love peaches! I would definitely place them among my top 3 favorite fruits. One…

With prepackaged produce, you have the advantage of almost guaranteed consistency. There is a certain kind of convenience from prewashed, precut food that are readily available at the supermarket. However, these prepackaged products are typically more expensive than loose produce. Save yourself a few dollars and purchase your veggies separately or by the pound. You’ll…

When I was growing up, we always ate family dinners. My dad was home from work by 6:30 pm and we ate together every night.  It was a very special time where we talked about our days and shared stories.   Unfortunately for many, family meals have become less common as family members seem to…

Although summer is quickly coming to an end, it doesn’t mean we can’t learn something new about one of my favorite summer fruits- the kiwi! We usually see these little green gems laying on top of a fruit salad and think “well that adds a nice pop of color” but does the kiwi actually hold…

Mulling Over Mangoes By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern With their succulent flavors, velvety textures, and floral aromas, it’s no wonder that mangoes are the most popular fruit worldwide. Yup! You read right. Even though for Americans apples and bananas are the most widely eaten fruit, mangoes rank higher on the international consumer market. Most of…

Sweet, light and refreshing are only three adjectives you could use to describe the best fruit out there, watermelon. August is National Watermelon Month and it’s a time to celebrate America’s most beloved fruit. It’s no surprise that watermelon is the most consumed fruit by weight in the United States; for only 80 calories per…

The summer month of July is a perfect time to discuss what’s on almost everyone’s mind…body confidence. Negative thoughts are inevitable when shopping for bathing suits and it’s impossible to ignore everyone’s new and crazy fad diet. However, these inspiring stories come from two brave women who aren’t afraid to show the world what they’re…

Last Thursday, HealthDayNews.com published an article on a study conducted in Britain about the sad truth facing obese adults. Reaching a normal weight is a common struggle for so many Americans; and though it may seem difficult for all of us, the odds of losing weight for an obese adult are far smaller.   The…

Guess what week is coming up? National Salad Week! I don’t know about you but I am excited to try some new salad combinations this coming week. Most people think of salad as the typical, boring, healthful lunch but it doesn’t have to be. Salads can be great for any meal! What makes salads exciting…

The summer heat makes it hard to resist everyone’s favorite summer treat, ice cream. National Ice Cream Day was yesterday….did you know?? It’s only fitting that it gets its own special day in the summer. Its’ cool, sweet and creamy texture compliments the warm, salty sand so perfectly.   I haven’t told many people this, until…

July is the perfect month to celebrate National Picnic Month.  When my kids were younger, we used to pack a picnic basket and head to the local park with a blanket and outdoor toys.  I know for some people planning a picnic could take weeks and could get overwhelming, but don’t let something as fun…

July is National Blueberry Month! These fruits may be small in size, but they are packed with nutrients and have great amounts of potential health benefits.   To start off, blueberries have been around for hundreds of years, dating back to before the British settled in North America. The Native American tribes harvested them and…

Summer is finally here and that can only mean one thing – it is time to start grilling.  I know I recently wrote a blog about grilling for July 4th, but I just couldn’t resist writing another one in honor of National Grilling Month! I’m sure you know what to expect with your next cookout:…

Millet Mania By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern Millet has been long overlooked as an edible grain because of its association with being food for birds. However, it has seen a resurgence in the last few years. This is in part because it falls into the now trendy “ancient grain category”, which is one of the…

Can you believe it’s already July? Time is flying by but it’s never too late to enjoy this beautiful summer weather! One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of the summer is all the fresh produce available at this time of the year. I love biting into a sweet peach,…

The pinnacle of the summer has arrived. Fourth of July weekend is the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family while catching some sun. With all of the pasta salads, burgers and desserts it’s easy to get a little carried away. Don’t stress, there are a few ways you can make this holiday healthier-…

You may have heard the buzz about the elimination of artificial trans fats, specifically partially hydrogenated oils, from foods. Are you scratching your head wondering what in the world all that means?   There are two kinds of trans fats: naturally formed trans fats and artificially formed trans fats. This decision to remove trans fats…