June is known for many things such as the beginning of summer, end of school, and warm weather. It’s also National Dairy Month, so we can add building strong bones and teeth to the last of why June is so great! Dairy Month began back in 1937 as National Milk Month, as a means…
Popcorn Poppin’ Month
October is more than just a month to celebrate spooks and sweets. It’s also a month to celebrate treats that are good for you like popcorn! It’s National Popcorn Popping Month which means it’s time to give a little patronage to this healthy snack. Did you know that fresh popcorn, lightly seasoned can be a…
Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle this National Nutrition Month®
Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts National Nutrition Month®. This campaign is designed to promote awareness of healthy food choices and lifestyle habits. The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month® is Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle, which encourages everyone to commit to making better food choices to improve their health. …
A Comparison between the Evolution of the Food Graphic and the Intuitive Eater’s Journey
Over the years, we have seen the USDA food graphic evolve. The evolution of this graphic speaks a lot to living an intuitive eating lifestyle. The old graphic used to break down the food groups into how many servings of each group you should eat each day. Servings were not defined, so you were forced…
Back At It! Back to School Nutrition Tips for Your Kids
As summer vacation comes to a close and the school year approaches, get yourself back in the swing of healthy eating for the year. By preparing your children ahead of time, and discussing nutrition with them, they are more likely to make healthier choices at school. Healthy eating habits at home are huge influences for…
It’s National Eat Your Vegetables Day!
Vegetables are a vital part of your daily intake that provides several health benefits. Remember the old adage, “you are what you eat”? If you remember your vegetables, than you are one step closer to being the picture of health. Vegetables are nutrient dense, that is, they carry a greater nutrient contribution than calorie contribution. …
MARCH NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® GET YOUR PLATE IN SHAPE
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…
Highlights of 2011-What Changes Have You Made?
With the end of the year fast approaching, what better time to reflect on the many changes, events and trends that have come about in 2011. This year has been quite a busy year in the nutrition world. I have highlighted below what I believe to be some of the major standouts. Take a look…
