The holidays are a time to celebrate with family, friends and, of course, festive foods. But for many of us, it can also be a time of stress, indulgence and, ultimately, slipping into habits that can interfere with long-term health goals. While it's important to enjoy...
Today is National Vitamin C Day. If you’re wondering why vitamin C deserves its own day, well wonder no more. This vitamin is important—essential, actually—for SO many reasons! So let's peel back the layers on this essential vitamin. Benefits of Vitamin C While...
Hello, April and the lure of warmer weather! I love winter, but this one has seemed to drag on... and on. I'm always ready for a new season to start, especially one that means new fresh seasonal produce and being outdoors more! And in addition to ushering in a new...
January is National Fiber Month and what better way to celebrate fiber than with easy overnight oats? So, you might wonder... why would anyone celebrate fiber? Well, I can think of lots of reasons, really. What and where is fiber Unlike macronutrients (carbohydrate,...
January is National Soup Month, so I'm sharing one of my favorite soup recipes... Quinoa-Vegetable Soup. It's warming, delicious and chock full of beneficial nutrients. Vegetable-Quinoa Soup Benefits of Soup I am definitely a cool weather person and I'm convinced one...
Temperatures are still warm here in NC, but it feels like fall, with the return to weekday routines and a renewed focus on family meals and feeding kids healthfully. It’s no surprise then that September is Fruit & Veggies More Matter Month AND Childhood Obesity...