The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Make sense of all that you’ve heard about eating healthy, nutritious foods and having a balanced diet.
MODEL YOUR VEGGIES: If you eat your veggies then your kids will eat theirs too. Research suggests the chances a child eats recommended amounts of
All mushrooms have fantastic nutrients that your body needs for everyday function! Whether it’s cremini, portabella, morel, or shitake that tickles your fancy, it makes
Start small. Decide on one small change you would like to make and focus on that. For example, I’m going to include a fruit at
In the past, I’ve always taught my audiences that saturated fats (such as those found in meat fat, butter, lard, and coconut oil) increased one’s
Seasonal foods are simply sensational. Filled with fresh-from-the-farm flavor and color, these deliciously nutritious foods easily appeal to the home cook, grocery shopper, and entire family
Do your children hate eating fruits and vegetables? Whether a child eats fruits and vegetable or not, doesn’t just depend on his/her preference only –
Did You Know? 1 out of every 3 kids in the United States is either overweight or obese. When scientists conducted autopsies of 2,876 accident
Everyone loves crackers! Here are three tips to keep in mind when looking for healthy crackers, with a list of brands I recommend. No matter
Not sure how to choose the chocolate with the most antioxidants? Read on. Foods high in antioxidants are often called “super-foods” because they have additional
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