When Halloween time approaches, we all instantly think of costumes, trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and, of course, candy and sweets. Besides the fun costumes, the main reason kids love Halloween is because of the massive amounts of candy they receive from trick or treating. Did you know that on average, kids eat about 50-100…
How to Avoid the Iced-Coffee Trap this Summer
Energizing, delicious and refreshing…who doesn’t love an iced coffee on a hot summer day? Iced coffee is the perfect drink to jumpstart your morning or for an afternoon “pick me up” on those long, hot days. But you must be mindful that not all iced coffees are created equal! Although coffee does not contain…
Celebrating Raisins
Did you know that raisins were discovered by accident? As early as 2000 BC, grapes were found withered on their vine from the heat. Since they didn’t want to waste food, they tried them and they quickly became a part of the diet of Mediterranean countries. Raisin’s popularity then spread to the rest of Europe…
Are You the Cookie Monster?
No matter how old you are, everyone loves a good cookie. Cookies are warm and soft and always sweet. Well, luckily Sunday is National Cookie Day! Celebrate the holidays and National Cookie Day by sharing a cookie with friends, coworkers and your loved ones. Kooky History Cookies were created by accident. To test…
Artificial Sweeteners Can Lead to Weight Gain?
The debate between using artificial sweeteners or sugar in coffee, tea, desserts, etc. has been going on for quite some time. Artificial sweeteners gained their popularity for being a low-calorie alternative to sugar, while still being just as sweet or sweeter. However, when they first gained popularity, little was known about any possible side effects…
Kooky For National Cookie Day
Whether your 9 years old or 99 years old, everyone loves a good cookie. Cookies are soft and warm, crunchy or chewy and always, no matter what, sweet. Today is National Cookie Day! Celebrate the holidays and national cookie day by sharing a cookie with friends, coworkers and your loved ones. The word cookie comes…
Granola Bar Breakdown
January 21st is Granola Bar Day! Granola bars are the perfect grab and go snack food to fit into any busy schedule, and there are hundreds of varieties on the market to choose from. Although granola bars were originally created to be a healthy snack bar to keep you energized throughout the day, many manufacturers…
It’s No Trick—Have a Treat!
Halloween—it’s probably one of the least likely times of the year that you want to interact with a nutrition professional. But if you’ve been traveling down the mindful eating road with me, I can guarantee you that you can handle this holiday AND enjoy some candy too! Halloween can be tricky because let’s be honest,…
