The Phytonutrient Dietitian
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to kick start your goals for getting fit, feeling great, and looking good. And this year the National
Vegetables group; Eat seasonal/colorful vegetables and feel super! Increase your vegetable consumption with fresh, frozen, dried or canned options. Choose colorful vegetables, such as dark
Kale has been a trendy vegetable for the past couple of years, but many people wonder what you can really cook with it, besides using
A study published this month in Pediatrics found that obese children as young as 3 years old have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker
It’s important to consider nutrition balance when packing your child’s lunch. Here are some quick tips to fuel your child for a great day of
As a family registered dietitian nutritionist I often hear from friends, “What’s in your child’s lunch box?” For my 4 year old, most days I
Fresh fruit or some crisp cool crunchy veggies on a hot summer’s day. Sure they are available year-round, but during other seasons they are coming
May is a great time to buy local and in-season fruits and veggies, with the benefit of decreased time from the farm to your table.
If your child’s nutrition and your family’s budget are a problem for you, then home-cooked meals are your solution! Stopping at the drive-though on a