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The abundant sunshine and longer days inspire many of us to get moving more during the springtime months. With social distancing and stay-home orders as the new norm, the types of activities that we can enjoy today look a little different than we we’ve done in years past. Don’t let the virus get you […]
Anyone who is looking to save time in the kitchen should try small batch cooking. This means cooking one large recipe to have on hand throughout the week. It can be as simple as making one of the meals below. When we prep one of these dishes earlier in the week, we can plan when […]
We all encounter a time when we are one or two ingredients short for a recipe. Maybe we didn’t put something on our list because we thought we had some at home. Or we did have some at home, but it was expired. Maybe there is a global pandemic and we’re not willing or […]
Introducing our Mix & Match meal planning tool to help you choose veggies, starches, proteins, and flavors to build delicious meals with 8 cuisines and themes: Asian, Egg Casseroles/Omelets, Indian, Italian, Latin, Mediterranean, Salads, and Soups/Stews/Chilis. Use these strategies to customize your meal planning experience for what works best for you and your family. […]
Meal planning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a beneficial skill to keep your mind engaged and your belly happy. Now is a great time to flex those culinary muscles and continue healthy habits while cooking. Adapting to this new normal may require some changes with how you have been planning and preparing, though. Utilize […]
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 outbreak has quickly wreaked havoc on our lives. Our team of dietitians has been right there with our patients, helping them build skills to navigate the new normal. While everyone is handling things differently, we’ve been inspired by how many patients have decided to use this time […]
Turmeric, a bright and warm colored spice, contains an amazing component called Curcumin. Research shows that this powerful ingredient hosts a variety of health benefits, specifically because of its rich amounts of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties[1]. These are important for health because they keep our cells healthy and functioning as they should. Turmeric is widely […]
Do you treat wellness as a focused, short-term, all-out effort? One you follow with an even longer period of reverting to old habits and behaviors? That doesn’t contribute to your overall health – but you already knew that. Compare your efforts towards your healthiest self to growing a flower. First, you get the right materials […]
It may be second nature for you to grab a warm seasonal beverage with cooler temperatures, potential flurries, and holly decking the halls. Pay mind that during the holiday season, many of our favorite coffeeshop drinks are overloaded with sugar. If you’re about treating yourself with a sweet indulgence from time to time, go for […]
Written by Megan McNamara MPH, RD, LDN I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t need advice on a symptom-free period. I already have all the Midol, heating pads, and peanut butter M & M’s within an arm’s reach.” Cramps, bloating, fatigue, irritability, cravings, mood swings, depression, you name it…most of us experience premenstrual syndrome […]