Summer is here! And with it comes the tradition of grilling and barbecuing. Grilling food involves cooking it at high temperatures for a short period of time. Grilled foods are tasty and flavorful without too…
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Nutrition Notes: Freshen Up on Produce Storage Rules
How often have you opened the fridge to find spoiled produce or a funky odor that leads to the discovery of food products that have been forgotten? According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the…
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Nutrition Notes: CalFresh Challenge Week
Could you maintain a food budget of $34.31 for a week? That’s about $4.90 per day. For more than 285,000 low-income San Diego County residents, $34.31 is their weekly allotment for all of their food…
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Nutrition Notes: Fall into Healthy Habits
Cool crisp mornings, early dark nights… it seems that fall has crept up on us this year! Fall offers so many varieties of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and it also marks the beginning of a…
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Nutrition Notes: Colorful nutrition to brighten your health
What does a nutritional day look like? Think color! The more colors on a plate, the greater the daily nutritional intake. Fruits and vegetables come in all different colors: red, orange, purple and green. They…
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Nutrition Notes: Enjoy Thanksgiving Safely
Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is just a few days away! With delicious dishes at the center of many Thanksgiving traditions, food safety is important during this food-filled holiday. Below is a food safety guide related to…
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Nutrition Notes: California-Grown Mushrooms
Maitake, Beech, Button, Portobello and Shitake are all types of mushrooms that are often referred to in the food community as antioxidant superstars. Mushrooms are a great addition to any dish that enhance delicious flavor…
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Nutrition Notes: A few tricks to manage Halloween treats
Trick-or-treat! With pumpkins, costumes and candy galore, we all know Halloween is right around the corner. Halloween is a fun-filled family holiday loaded with pillow cases full of candy! It is fine to enjoy some…
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Nutrition Notes: August is ‘Kids Eat Right’ Month!
With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important to make sure kids are eating right and getting plenty of exercise.Parents and caregivers can play a big role in a child’s nutrition and overall health…
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Nutrition Month: Yummy Kid-Friendly Recipes That Are Nutritious Too
Finding and putting together quick and easy meals for kids that are both healthy and delicious can be tough! That’s why our Registered Dietitian Callie Brust along with Monique Knight from United Healthcare were on…
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