As far back as the ancient Greeks, celery has been used as an ingredient in many dishes. It is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can serve as the base of the dish or as an addition for more of a crunch. Since it’s available year-round at a reasonable cost, it’s an ingredient that won’t hurt…
Go Nuts Over Nuts!
If you’re looking for a healthy snack that’s packed with nutrients, fiber, and healthy fat, there’s no better food than nuts. There are so many varieties to choose from as well as many ways to prepare meals and snacks using them as ingredients. Nuts are actually a seed surrounded by a hard, inedible shell….
The Goodness of Crunchy Celery
I used to think that celery was the dullest of all of the vegetables. I used to resent its mild, watery flavor. Who knows, perhaps it was an immature palate that steered me away from celery. But boy things have changed. April is National Celery Month and is a great time to learn more about…
March Monthly Morsels
Take a Bite into Healthy Snacks By Charna Sheinfeld and Samantha Baturin, Nutrition Interns Join us and the dietitians around the country as we celebrate National Nutrition Month®! The American Dietetic Association (ADA) annually sponsors nutrition education campaigns during the month of March to promote healthy eating and lifestyles. March is a fitting time for…
Calling All Peanut Butter Lovers
Did you know, one 12-ounce jar of peanut butter contains 540 peanuts? Peanut butter is one of the most loved foods nationwide and is the leading use of peanuts in the United States, which is why there is an entire month to celebrate America’s favorite spread – November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! …
Celebrating Sassy Salads! Happy National Salad Month
Salads have gotten a bad reputation as being a notorious diet food. You think about a bowl full of iceberg lettuce and a couple of tomatoes thrown in and you would be right to picture salads as the enemy. But this month we celebrate salad, and look at the ways it can be satisfying as…
My Healthy Heart’s a Flutter for Peanut Butter
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…
