Did you know National Nutrition Month started as National Nutrition Week in 1973?  Now it is a month-long celebration throughout March organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this celebration! National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of developing healthy eating habits and engaging in regular physical…

It’s that time of the year again! With March comes warmer weather and more hours of daylight, but it also brings with it National Nutrition Month®. Each year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts NNM® to promote healthy lifestyle habits. The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month® is Go Further with Food, which…

  Soy has gained popularity over the years, mostly as being a healthy alternative for animal protein.  Vegetarians and vegans will consume soy in their diets in place of animal protein and other animal products.  However, you do not have to be a vegetarian or vegan to enjoy soy!   Despite soy’s popularity, many people…

I think most of us can say that we feel stressed far more often than we would like to admit. Our day-to-day lives- from work, family life, etc.- are filled with stressors and can get a little bit chaotic. With all that stress surrounding us, it is important to take a step back every once…

In the midst of this warm winter, I have been having a real hankering for a hamburger. Hamburgers are just about as American as it gets and always remind me of those warm and sunny summer days by the grill. Seeing as the weather lately has been quite reminiscent of those summer days, I thought…

The diet mentality has such a strong presence in our culture. Especially if you participate in social networking. Social media is an ideal medium for people to share their opinions and recommendations on what they believe is best for health and weight loss. Over the last two decades we have seen a surge in the…

Split pea soup is a savory and wholesome dish that’s just perfect for the cool weather. This week is National Split Pea Soup Week and also a wonderful time to introduce this healthy, hearty dish into your life.   There are many variations of this soup but it traditionally consists of split peas, chicken or…

Today is a special day to celebrate the food and nutrition experts, Registered Dietitians! Registered Dietitians help individuals with weight management, provide nutritional education and promote healthy eating patterns for disease prevention. They also help create meal plans, monitor improvements, and help to motivate and guide one to make positive behavioral changes for lifelong health….

In this Issue: Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month How Eating Breakfast Can Benefit Children The Link Between a Healthy Diet & Cancer The Best Foods for Spring Eat Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep Feature Food of the Month: Figs Healthy Recipe: Fig and Oat Bars Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of…