Nutrition Blog

  • Knife Skills & Tips

    Knowing how to use a knife safely and properly is a key part of being able to cook meals at home. So what are some important points that you need to know about knife skills? This blog post will include basic knife skills and safety tips – keep reading to learn more!  Always use a… Read more

  • Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

    World Alzheimer’s Month takes place every September with World Alzheimer’s Day being marked on September 21st. This month is dedicated to spreading global awareness of Alzheimer’s disease but what exactly is Alzheimer’s?  Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that progressively worsens over time. It is the most common form of dementia – a broad term for… Read more

  • Food Budgeting

    Vegetarian Proteins Try: 450grams of lean ground beef = $5.60 vs. 450grams lentils = $1.00 If you did ½ lean ground beef and ½  lentils it would be = $3.20 for 6 servings  or $0.53/serving ONLY lean ground beef = $5.60 for 6 servings = $0.93/serving SAVINGS of $2.40 from one meal  Choose vegetables and… Read more

  • Eating by the Season

    What does eating by the seasons mean? Fall Vegetables: artichoke, beets, beet greens, bell peppers, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, chard, corn, eggplant, fennel, garlic, leeks, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes, wild mushrooms Fruits: apples, chestnuts, cranberries, limes, melon, pears, plums, pomegranate, raspberries, tomatoes Nuts and seeds: almonds Meat: duck, lamb, partridge, rabbit, venison Seafood: Lobster, clams, mussels Winter Vegetables:… Read more

  • It’s Time to Ditch New Years Resolutions

    SAY GOODBYE TO THE “NEW YEAR, NEW YOU” MENTALITY. New Year, New You …. Why do you need a new you? Why do you need a new year to improve yourself or reset? Read more

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