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Power Up with Breakfast
It breaks my heart when people tell me they skip breakfast because for me, I couldn’t go without it! Having a hearty breakfast can give you a great start to the day with a mindful moment. Research on breakfast shows that it kickstarts the metabolism after fasting overnight and helps with concentration throughout the day.…
What’s in season this spring?
Cooking with seasonal fruits and vegetables can bring not only a flavor explosion to any meal but also a huge cost savings for your budget. With the Spring Equinox occurring today, it’s a perfect time to start swapping out some of your winter recipes with those featuring spring produce. For this spring, consider incorporating some…
National Chocolate Day
As the holiday season is among us, it seems like it’s almost impossible to go a day at work without a colleague bringing in a delicious treat or homemade recipe to share. It’s fitting that Christmas Eve has been designated as National Chocolate Day! Chocolate comes from the Cacao tree grown in various areas all…
National Date Nut Bread Day
Although no one knows the true history of the bread itself, many families will often have their own Date Nut Bread recipe passed down from generation to generation. Dates are believed to have originated in Iraq thousands of years ago. As early as 4000 BC, these fruits from the palm family have been cultivated from…
Bring Healthy to Your Thanksgiving Table
Happy Monday! Can you believe Thanksgiving is just THREE days away? Being the ultimate foodies, we dietitians by nature know the importance of having varied offerings at the dinner table for all of our guests. Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy your favorite plated items, but to also make sure you are staying mindful of…
Oooo that Smell!
Can you smell that smell every time you open your fridge? Looks like it might be a good time to roll those sleeves up and clean it out! With the holiday season kicking in, could National Clean Out Your Fridge Day have come at a better time? The easiest first step is to focus on…