Spring has officially sprung, which means the weather is warmer, the days are getting longer, and the produce tastes fresher! With spring comes many new varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables that may not have been available in the colder months. Buying produce that is in season is not only a great way to purchase…

Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed the new nutrition labels that will be on every packaged food item.  The new changes are based on updated scientific information, recent dietary recommendations, and input from the public.   Appearance   Although the new label still has the black and white, 2 column look to it,…

Every year health professionals are bombarded with new information from studies published all over the world. Just when we think that there’s substantial evidence to support one health claim, new studies come along to disprove it. Certainty in the health world is elusive; especially when it comes to food. This year the Dietary Guidelines Advisory…

In this Issue: National Nutrition Month: Eat right with Color • The Long Awaited 2010 Dietary Guidelines Just Released • The Many Benefits of Berries • Spring into Soy • Bring Your Pressure Down During National High Blood Pressure Education Month • Featured Food of the Season: Zucchini Squash • Recipe of the Season: Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey, Brown Rice and Edamame

Type 1 Hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder of iron metabolism that is generally adult-onset. These general dietary guidelines can help you manage your hemochromatosis. Check with your physician before starting any new nutrition program. Cut back on red meat consumption. Red meat contains heme iron, the most absorbable form of iron. Avoid foods high in…