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Lemon Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Skillet

by Kelsi Karpinski

Spice Up Your Autumn with This Tasty Recipe Celebrate the turn of the season with our new featured recipe that makes for a warming autumn dinner or as leftovers for a tasty weekday lunch. Serves: 6Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time:… Continue Reading →

Heart Healthy Trail Mix

by Kristy Hegner

Enjoy a Delicious Heart Healthy Trail Mix Check out this month’s featured recipe – a trail mix that has just the right amount of sweetness and is low-sodium, making it a perfect heart-healthy snack!  Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted,… Continue Reading →

Tips for a Healthier Sizzle This Season

by Jen Wynn

Research shows that grilling meat can produce substances that when consumed, may increase risk for certain types of cancers. But nutritionists and cancer-preventers alike say with a few modifications, summertime grilling can certainly be a part of a healthy lifestyle…. Continue Reading →

Five Foods To Boost Your Brain

by Jessica Malen

If you’re trying to take care of your brain, it’s important to focus on fueling yourself with the nutrients your body needs in order to support brain health and optimal mental function. Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and B vitamins… Continue Reading →

10 Processed Foods Approved By Registered Dietitians

by Kristy Hegner

You’ve likely heard numerous times that you should avoid eating processed foods. In general, that is true particularly for foods that have sodium and sugar added during processing. The type of processed foods being referred to are highly (or overly)… Continue Reading →

Feel Good Foods

by Jessica Malen

Your gastrointestinal tract is lined with a hundred million neurons – the same stuff that’s in your brain! This means your digestive system doesn’t just help you to process food, it also helps monitor your emotions. The function of those… Continue Reading →

The FDA is Giving the Nutrition Facts Label a Makeover

by Jessica Malen

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has issued new regulations to the Nutrition Facts labels on packaged food. This is the first major change since 1994. Read on to see how this new label can help you make more informed… Continue Reading →

Save Money and Peace of Mind With These Grocery Store Tips

by Kristy Hegner

Ever get overwhelmed when it comes to grocery shopping? Read on to learn how to navigate the grocery store with your health in mind, all while saving time and money.  Meal Plan Start with a meal plan for the week… Continue Reading →

Choose This, Not That: Added Sugar

by Kristy Hegner

Consuming too much added sugar, or refined sugar is much easier than you may think. You don’t need to guzzle soda or eat sweets regularly to consume too much added sugar. Added sugar is found in foods that are considered… Continue Reading →

Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas

by Jen Wynn

These are great as a healthy snack or salad topper for your springtime adventures or workday! Ingredients Servings: 4 Serving Size: ¼ cup 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas (or dry chickpeas) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 lime, zested 1 teaspoon… Continue Reading →

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