10 Tips for Food Safety on Thanksgiving Day
We’re less than a week away from pumpkin pie, turkey with cranberry and sweet potato casserole! Are you hosting Thanksgiving at your home this year? Follow these tips for a safe and happy holiday for
Fall Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Need an easy-peasy dinner idea for tonight? Try out this Chicken Spaghetti Casserole dish. Enjoy it tonight or freeze it for another day. Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (I use
Five Heart Healthy Tips for Kids
As adults, we focus on things like lowering cholesterol, eating more fiber, reducing our sugar intake, but the truth is our kids should be doing the same. Developing healthy habits at a young age will
Two Heart-Healthy Squash Recipes
Low calorie, low fat, low sodium, high potassium (good for blood pressure), excellent source of Vitamin A (supports healthy skin and eyes), good source of protein. Better for You Butternut Squash Soup Serves 8 2
Five Hidden Calorie Traps
If you don’t track calories, you’re likely eating more than you think. Ever catch yourself saying: “I don’t eat very much, so why am I gaining weight?” You may find the calories are actually stacking
How to Pack Nutrient-Rich Lunches
The lunch bell rings…what is your child eating to refuel his/her body at lunch? There are a variety of less healthy choices in the lunch room such as fried food and vending machine goodies. However,
Nutrition for Pre-teen Girls
The pre-teen age for young girls is a time of change; changes in their body, developing a sense of self, and creating healthy habits. As for nutrition, this is a critical time when eating behaviors
Tips for Losing Weight with Exercise
Many women struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise. Let’s face it: if it was easy, everyone would do it. Luckily, the American Dietetic Association spells out pretty clearly