St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but we can still enjoy some festive green for National Spinach Day on March 26th! This day is a great time to focus on all of the health benefits spinach has to offer, as well as its versatility for recipes. National Spinach Day is a great time to…
Sweet Potato Awareness Month
We are rooting for sweet potatoes this month! November is National Sweet Potato Awareness Month. You typically see sweet potatoes as a staple on your Thanksgiving table, but I’m sure you eat them year round as well! Christopher Columbus did what? History of Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South…
November Monthly Morsels
Spaghetti Squash By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Cheap, easy to prepare, versatile, gluten free, and guilt free. These are just some of the many ways to portray spaghetti squash. This yellow, oval shaped squash gets its name because of the way its flesh separates after being cooked into yellow strands resembling spaghetti. At only 42…
National Cranberry Month
Did you know that October is National Cranberry Month? Cranberries add great color to your meals and offer a refreshing taste. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize cranberries as a nutrient-dense fruit! They are a great source of antioxidants and have anti-cancer properties. Cranberry Facts According to a study conducted by the…
