Season’s Eatings
…money. Taking this focus can also help introduce more fruits and vegetables into your diet, which is great for nutrition. Why doesn’t everyone eat this way? Turnip burnout. That’s what…
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Savor Holiday Meals
…an empty stomach can go sideways quickly too. Avoid all of that by eating a meal earlier in the day that includes whole grains, fruit, vegetables, and some type of…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and YOU
…Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 4) Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to Reduce 5) Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals –…
When You Produce From Scratch, You Know What’s in the Product
…cheese, we can use whole-wheat pasta, skim milk, and fresh vegetables. We want to sneak in some nutrition to foods that are basically empty calories because we know they will…
A Prediabetes Primer
…sure) Fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., greens, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, carrots, asparagus, broccoli, and cauliflower) Fill ¼ of the plate with carbohydrate foods (such as whole…
Season’s Eatings: A Harvest Dinner
…less expensive (and fresher) than produce that travels a distance. Focus on plants The term “harvest” refers to gathering mature fruits, vegetables, and grains from the fields. Naturally, these foods…
What We’re Learning About Food, Packaging & the Environment
…is utilized). Greenhouse-grown fruits and vegetables are also less likely to be sprayed or grown with harmful chemicals. Look for greenhouse-grown or hydroponic produce to support this type of farming….
The Facts Behind Current Diet Trends
…on product packaging guide what they buy. And ironically, only a small minority (1 in 10) meet the daily guidance for fruit and vegetable consumption. What nutrition experts want you…