Guest post by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern   They are one of the seemingly contradictory foods because they high in fat but extremely good for our health. What am I referring to? Almonds of course! Now that I am a nursing mother, I not only think about my own health, but I also need to…

November is more than just Turkey Month, it’s also Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. All you peanut butter lover’s out there raise your hand. Peanut butter is a natural spread and the perfect topping on anything. It’s really amazing how versatile the peanut is and I think we all can agree that peanut butter is its…

Snacking, whether you’re trying to cut back on it or come up with healthier alternatives, is one of the greatest challenges people face when attempting to get healthier and lose weight.  Well, today is a nationally recognized food day to celebrate one of my favorite snack foods: almonds!  Almonds are known to be one of…

Choo! Choo! There’s a new train in town, and it’s express to healthy-town! This train is the whole grain train, and it is ready for you and your family to step aboard! To understand what a whole grain is, you must first understand the anatomy of a grain itself. A whole grain consists of 3…

Healthy and delicious!  Seeds are rich in fiber, antioxidants and essential fatty acids.  Here’s a run-down of 5 of the top healthiest seeds to boost your nutrition intake. 1. Flax Seeds:  Not a fish eater? No worries.  Many vegetarians and those people who do not eat fish can get some of their omega-3 fatty acids…

The cold crisp chill of winter is finally here and one way to ward off the flu and other colds can be found right in the isle of your supermarket.  The majority of colds come during the fall and winter season because most people stay indoors and bacteria and germs are easily transmitted from one…