Break out the red, white, and blue! It’s almost the fourth of July, the biggest barbecuing holiday. No celebration is complete without hot dogs, hamburgers, corn, and you can’t forget the baked beans! Before the festivities on the Fourth of July commence, another national holiday deserves its fair share of recognition: National Bean Day on…

Summer is winding down but that doesn’t mean all the fun has to stop! Whether you are enjoying some movement outdoors or going for a hike, you’ll need some fuel to keep you going. That’s where trail mix comes in!    Did you know August 31st Is National Trail Mix Day? Trail mix is the…

Did you know that pistachios are technically considered seeds, not nuts because they are grown on trees? Pistachios are also very closely related to mangos because they come from the same family of trees. Celebrate this tasty seed on February 26th for National Pistachio Day.   Pistachios are unique because of their green coloring and…

Lightweight, nutritious, energy boosting… trail mix is the ideal snack! This Thursday, August 31st is National Trail Mix Day, and it is one of my favorites!   Trail mix comes in a variety of ways, but the most common combination is a mixture of nuts, dried fruits, and sometimes chocolate. Traditionally, as the name implies,…

Fall is just around the corner and with a new season comes new veggies you can celebrate.  Luckily, Wednesday is National Acorn Squash Day, and I’d like to use today to focus on this underrated vegetable.   Do you know where the acorn squash got its name?  That’s right, it’s named after the acorn!  When…

Wednesday is National Trail Mix Day! If you’re like me and my team here at BRG Health, then you must love trail mix! Trail Mix isn’t actually the technical term for the delicious treat, the word ‘gorp’ is. Gorp is often used by hikers for trail mix which stands for ‘good old raisins and peanuts’;…

  A favorite mid-afternoon snack for many is a handful of pistachios. And with National Pistachio Day is coming up on the 26th, I figured I’d give you all the facts about this little green nut or should I say kernel. That’s right, the pistachio isn’t a nut, it’s actually a seed. The pistachio is…

The meal pattern below is rich in low fat dairy foods, whole grains, fruits and vegetables and follows the DASH Meal Planning guidelines. For many people, following the DASH eating style can be an easy way to prevent or manage their high blood pressure. FOOD GROUP DAILY SERVINGS 1 SERVING EQUALS Milk and Dairy 2-3…