7 things about pears
Let’s talk about pears. While everyone else is buzzing about apples and oranges, pears are often cast aside as the hard fruit in the produce…
September is Family Meals Month
Are family meals a lost art?In our world today, with fast-paced lives, busy work schedules and extra…
Grilling outside the box
When it comes to the outdoor grill, think out of the box. The grill imparts incredibly complex flavor into foods. Whether grilling turkey, p…
Summer grilling — add variety, health to your list
We are a couple of months into grilling season — a great time to add variety to your grilling adventures beyond traditional hamburger or hot…
5 Simple Steps to Power up Your Summer Salads
It’s a great time to give your salads a powerful boost by choosing nutrient-rich ingredients. Salads don’t have to be boring, tasteless diet…
Top 10 vegetables to grow and eat for health
Growing your own food doesn’t have to be difficult. If you have never gardened, start small using containers or a small plot of land.
This is your brain on exercise
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People who exercise have better mental fitness, and a new imaging study from UC Davis Health System shows why. Intense …
Fat Basics 101
For years, we have heard to eat low-fat or fat-free foods. Are those really the best choices for us? What about those “healthy” fats that we…
The Paleo Diet — A look at a popular eating plan
A popular trend making headlines is the Paleolithic (Paleo) diet, also called the “Caveman” or “Stone Age” diet. This diet is based on the b…
A balanced diet
In 2010, the USDA introduced MyPlate as the new guideline for proper nutrition. Since then, it has been the education tool dietitians use to…
Dazzle guests with easy holiday eats
Creating a delicious holiday spread that your guests will love doesn’t have to be hard. Keep it simple and serve a table of tasty appetizers…
