Your mother always told you to eat your spinach and she knew what she was talking about!  Spinach has been around for centuries and became popular in the United States by 1806.   By the 1920’s the popular cartoon, Popeye the Sailorman, used spinach to give Popeye his muscles and strength.  Spinach is an excellent source…

I am taking a break from my Passover cleaning and menu planning to share another 10 tips with you in Part 2 of my Countdown to Passover: 30 Tips in 30 Days! TIP # 20:  You’ll go CRAZY over Passover the Healthy Way’s Craisin Almond Macaroon recipe!  It’s not only delicious, it’s a calorie saver! …

Many people often wonder if organically grown foods are “better” for you?  People might make the assumption that eating organic fruits and vegetables are a healthier choice to non-organic fruits and vegetables.  However, we must consider various factors before making the decision to “be organic or not to be organic”.   So what is organic?…

If you are like me, you can’t believe that Passover is in only 18 days!!!  The cleaning has started, but have you thought about making up your menus and shopping list?  I started the countdown to Passover on March 9th, thirty days before Passover begins.  Over the next two weeks, I will share with you…

Hi!  My name is Jessica Acosta and I am a guest blogger today at The Nutrition Key with BRG.   I have worked with Bonnie Giller for a year and a half and it never ceases to amaze me how Bonnie helps her patients.  For those of you who know Bonnie, you know how hard she…

In 20ll, an estimated 141,210 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and about 49,380 fell victim to the cancer.  While these numbers are upsetting, what we must remember today about this disease is that prevention is the greatest key to get these numbers down.  This month is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it is…

National School Breakfast Week was celebrated this week.  If your kids are normally on the go in the morning and don’t have time to eat breakfast, help them to kick this habit to the curb in honor of National School Breakfast Week.   National School Breakfast Week was originally launched in 1989 to bring awareness to…

Most of you are aware that every March we celebrate National Nutrition Month®.  But did you know that National Nutrition Month® first started as National Nutrition Week in 1973?  The first theme for National Nutrition Week was “Invest in Yourself- Buy Nutrition.”  Former president Richard Nixon gave a proclamation for the campaign followed by public…

Whether you go crunchy or creamy, with jelly or without, today is all about recognizing those of us with a mutual love of peanut butter!  Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day!  Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter, so we know there are a large group of us celebrating today! Good for…

This week, February 26 – March 3, 2012 marks the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.  In the United States, about 10 million females and 1 million males are battling with eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia.  The National Eating Disorder Awareness theme this year is “Everyone Knows Someone” because of the increased spread of…

Did you know today, February 26th is National Pistachio Day? What a great day to enjoy these delicious little nuts that also happen to be a nutritious treat.  Check out some of their health benefits below and crack open some pistachios the next chance you get! Pistachios and unsaturated fat: The majority of the fat…

Yum, I love grapefruit!  I find that many people forget about grapefruits…when they think citrus, they think oranges!  Grapefruits date back to the early 1700s and were first introduced to Florida in 1820.  Did you ever wonder how grapefruit got its name (or how any food gets its name)?  Grapefruits grow on trees in clusters, very…

Purim is almost here!  The kids are getting excited to dress up in costume…King Ahasuerus, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, Barbie, a doctor, a cheerleader or baseball player.  We read the story of Purim in Megillat Esther and celebrate with good food and wine.  We send out gifts of food and/or drink (shalach manos) and we give…

Do you find it difficult to put the salt shaker down?  Well, you’re not alone.  Americans are consuming way too much salt and it is contributing to many health consequences.  Statistics show that the average adult in the United States consumes about 1 ½ teaspoons of salt every day.  This amounts to 3,450 milligrams (mg)…

Today is World Cabbage Day, so make sure you add cabbage to your menu tonight!  It is a vegetable that has great nutritional benefits and has been around since 600 B.C.  It was used as a food and medicine during that time and today Russia, Poland, China, and Japan are some of the leading countries…

Valentine’s Day is often a day filled with indulgences.  Popular gifts include sugary sweets and chocolate.  But why not treat your sweetheart to a gift that’s not just thoughtful but healthy too! Check out some of the ideas below for some healthier ideas for this Valentine’s Day. Handmade Cards: Get scissors, paper and markers and…

Let’s be honest with each other.  Sometimes it’s hard to get our kids to brush their teeth twice a day.  Have you ever gone into the bathroom and checked their toothbrush to make sure it was wet and smelled of toothpaste at bedtime?  February is a great month to emphasize to your kids the importance…

It’s been estimated that nearly 32 million children eat lunch and 11 million eat breakfast each day in school.  Overall, about 30%-50% of kid’s daily calories are consumed in school.  It is crucial that they receive nutritious options to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, as well as proper nutrition for optimal learning in the classroom.  For…

This Sunday February 5th is Superbowl Sunday!  Whether you are rooting for the New York Giants or the New England Patriots it’s sure to be one of the most talked about re-matches in sports history.  Aside from football, Superbowl Sunday is filled with family, friends and of course lots of food!  So in between cheering…

It’s already a full month into the New Year!  Around this time a lot of people begin to forget about their resolutions, which is why I tell my clients to think in terms of small changes instead of making resolutions.  It may be hard to follow through, day in and day out, so here are…