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 Notes: An Apple a Day
An apple a day may indeed keep the doctor away! Apples are packed with fiber, vitamin C and potassium. Pectin in the fiber helps lower bad cholesterol levels and helps feel full longer. Antioxidants in…
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Nutrition Notes: Amazing Asparagus
Spring season is here, and so is asparagus! Available from March through June each year, asparagus is rich in iron, potassium, vitamin A, folic acid, thiamin, vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber. Asparagus spears can…
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Nutrition Notes: What’s in a Can?
How are canned foods made? What is the secret behind preventing canned food from getting spoiled?According to the USDA, canning food is a method of preserving food by heat processing and then sealing foods in…
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Nutrition Notes: 6 Tips for Controlling Portions
When it comes to losing weight and then keeping it off long-term, portion sizes are key. An issue that we tend to ignore is the alarming ways in which we eat extra calories numerous times…
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Nutrition Notes: 10 tips to become a savvy shopper
With rising food prices, it can be challenging to purchase groceries and prepare healthy meals. Below you will find 10 tips that can help stretch your food dollar.1. Plan menus and make a list: Entering…
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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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Nutrition Notes: 10 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat This Fall
As we make our way into the middle of October, we notice the weather shifting and our cooking ingredients changing. Some of the fruits and vegetables we were so used to having in the summer…
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Nutrition Notes: 10 Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Are you hypnotized by chocolate? Do you prefer to bypass dinner just to get to dessert that much quicker? While indulging in dessert on occasion is fine, we may be guilty of overindulging a bit…
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