Did you know that 40% of all food wasted happened in the residential sector? That’s us! Food waste is going to happen. However, once you start noticing it, you’ll find you can do better to create LESS waste (not necessarily zero). I encourage you to take some time [...]
Many people say they want to know where their food comes from. I have a request. Every time you open your refrigerator or freezer - think about the farmers, pickers, and processors of your food. Be grateful! I recently had the opportunity to tour a local blueberry farm [...]
The term "plant-based" is hot. I recently attended a sponsored conference in which the term "reducetarian" was introduced. This term describes meat-eaters who are trying to reduce the portions and frequency of meat consumption, and add more plants to their diet. Less Meat, More Plants Full disclosure: I [...]
There is so much misinformation about soy and soy foods. It's been blamed for everything from breast cancer to male feminization. Let's take a quick look. Research on Women There is a lot of research surrounding the health benefits of soy for women. In fact, including soy foods [...]
I am a nutrition advisor to Bayer Crop Science, but the material shared here is evidence-based and all thoughts are my own. Social media has become a black hole of misinformation (and time). This is certainly true when it comes to food information, diets, and nutrition. Your grandmother [...]
Are you managing stress? Years ago I worked for a health management company, in the health education department. We taught group classes about stress management, because we knew stress impacts our physical bodies. A team of us understood that “health” is not ONLY check-ups, or ONLY diet, or [...]
Are you at risk for heart disease? You health conditions, lifestyle, age and family history can all increase your risk for heart disease. Some of these risks are out of our control (aging, family history) however other risk factors are manageable. Your health is not always completely in [...]
We are about to embark on the diet industry's favorite month: January. It is hard to believe that the endless cycle of shame, weight loss, weight re-gain, continues to grab people's attention. It's perfectly fine to want to take care of yourself and get back to "normal eating" [...]
If you love mac and cheese or alfredo, you'll love this better-for-you creamy macaroni dish. The secret ingredient is canned pumpkin. A good source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, canned pumpkin is a budget friendly, nutritious item to keep in your pantry. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds [...]
Are you looking for delicious ways to add more protein and fiber to your diet? While I don't have a gluten sensitivity, many do. As an ambassador to the National Peanut Board, I occasionally get peanut-y gift sent to me. They was recently send this Peanut Flour Blend [...]