by Kristen Sale | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
It is rare to find someone who doesn’t enjoy sweets. We love sweets because they not only taste good but also make us feel good. Between 1970 and 2005 intake of added sugars in our diets has jumped 20 percent. The average person now consumes 22 to 30 teaspoons...
by Kristen Sale | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
A common complaint voiced by people trying to eat more healthy is they often believe it is more expensive. With food prices rising and the economy in a challenged state, now is a good time to remind people that even when money is tight and time is short “eating...
by Kristen Sale | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Eat Right with Color” is the 2011 theme for National Nutrition Month. You may have heard a similar phrase: Eat a Rainbow Every Day. When choosing colorful fruits and vegetables each day you are loading up on a variety of disease fighting nutrients. Brightly colored...
by Kristen Sale | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Most people trying to lose weight or simply eat better think about their food choices and what they put on their plates. But what they are drinking each day may be having a greater impact on their health and waistline then they realize. Americans now consume nearly a...
by Kristen Sale | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Get Your Plate In Shape” is the 2012 theme for National Nutrition Month. The theme is encouraging consumers to eat the recommended amounts of vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, and dairy foods. The idea for this theme resulted from the USDA launching...
by Kristen Sale | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
In our fast-paced lifestyle, things often get squeezed out or skipped if time is limited. As a result, many people are skipping breakfast not realizing the benefits of this important meal. Or you may just be stuck in a rut eating the same food each morning for...
