When you think of July 4th, what comes to mind? Food, BBQ, alcohol and the beach, right? It only seems fitting, then, that finding delicious and healthy recipes tops your list of ways to make this Fourth of July your best ever; and since most plans on the Fourth involve time outdoors in the sun,…

“Zoodling” originated as the term for zucchini spirals made into noodles. Zoodling vegetables is a creative way to make meals look good, taste amazing, boost your servings per day of vegetables, and eliminate heavy gluten products in pasta-like dishes and other meals for those who need to be gluten-free (i.e. Celiac Disease). Usually, zoodling is…

It’s National Iced Tea Month!  There is nothing like a refreshing glass of cold iced tea on a hot summer’s day, which is why June is a perfect time to celebrate.  Iced Tea is a summertime staple and does a great job quenching your thirst. Besides being refreshing, tea has many health benefits and can…

Do you know what today is? I’ll give you a hint- it’s one of the most awaited days of the year for me. It is the official first day of summer!   Although most of us still have to work through the summer, there is something special about this time of year. The sun is…

Get Out the Picnic Blankets Summer is here just in time to celebrate International Picnic Day! It’s time to start heading out to patios and back porches, decks and parks for some picnic fun. Typically picnics are full of processed, mayo-filled or fried foods.  We tend to lean towards fried chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and…

Summer is coming up fast! It feels like just yesterday spring began and now we’re already in the middle of June. So many of the delicious summer fruits have begun to make appearances once again. One of the returning stars of the summer- apricots- has finally reappeared in the supermarkets. These little orange fruits are…

The Powerful Papaya By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern When I think of papaya, its bright orange hue reminds me of the sunshine, which tells me that summer is on its way. How fitting is it then, that papaya, an early summer fruit, is the food of the month of June. These long sphere shaped fruits…

Did you know that the entire month of June is dedicated to fresh fruits and vegetables? Yes, you read that right! This is the perfect month to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your meals and learn why it is so important to do so. Did you know that fruits and vegetables have many health…

I wanted to let you know today about a Health and Wellness event that will allow you to download 100’s of self-help gifts. And the best part is that it is absolutely FREE!   If you’ve had enough of plodding along year after year and you want to improve yourself and your health to make…

Today is National Egg Day and I thought it would be the perfect day to shed light on the truth about eggs.  For many, they either eat eggs as a breakfast staple or shy away from them in fear of them raising their cholesterol.  But, eggs are actually a very healthy breakfast option (and great…

May is National Barbecue Month and it’s no coincidence that this weekend we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with our first BBQ of the summer. If what comes to mind immediately when you think of BBQ is hotdogs and hamburgers you’re not alone.  While it is OK to indulge in these fatty favorites occasionally, here…

Do you think that brown-bag lunches are just for kids going to elementary or middle school?  Most people do, but that’s not the case.  Anyone can bring a brown-bag lunch to school, college or work.  In fact, I encourage my clients to brown bag it more often!   National Brown-Bag-It-Day is being celebrated on May…

One of my favorite summertime foods is salsa and the best part is that it is so easy to make! Not only is salsa delicious but it can also be a healthy addition to any meal.   So what exactly are the health benefits of this festive dish? And what are some of my favorite…

Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis, and it is the number one cause of disability in America?  The most common form is osteoarthritis and the most severe form is rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  Arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness and decreased range of motion.   As one of the most…

Celebrate National Osteoporosis Month this May by taking action to Break Free from Osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation, established in 1984, is dedicated to preventing osteoporosis, promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research.   It is estimated that 10 to 54 million Americans have osteoporosis,…

All you ladies out there, guess what this week is? National Women’s Health Week!   National Women’s Health Week is an initiative founded by the Department of Health and Human Services to empower women to take control of their health and make it a priority. It begins every year on Mother’s Day; this year it…

Have you skipped a meal because a “diet” told you to?  Have you replaced meals with shakes or avoided entire food groups?  Do you restrict your favorite foods or force yourself to eat foods you do not like because your “diet” says you should?   We all fall prey to the many fad diets out…

Bend Over Backwards for Milk!   One of the health highlights of May is that it is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month. It is estimated that 10 to 54 million Americans have osteoporosis, with 80% of cases being women.   Bones are living, growing tissue and osteoporosis occurs when there is bone loss or too little…

It’s National Herb Week! National Herb Week was created in 1991 to help us appreciate the amazing herbs we have available and to help us learn about new ones we might not know about. We celebrate this holiday the week before mother’s day every year by spreading the word about all the benefits and great…

Ah, sweet, sweet peas!  Green peas are my personal favorite and they are now in season so we can enjoy them when they have the best flavor (and are least expensive, which is always a plus).   Did you know that green peas are part of the legume family?  Green peas happen to be overlooked…