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Monthly Archives: March 2012

16 03, 2012

St. Paddy’s Day = Beer and Good Food

By Rosanne Rust|2022-11-08T14:57:23-05:00March 16th, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on St. Paddy’s Day = Beer and Good Food

St. Patrick's Day is on a Saturday this year, so I'm sure those of Irish decent, and those who love the Irish, will be enjoying a beer or two this weekend. All beer gets most of its calories from alcohol. Light beers have less calories than regular beers, [...]

14 03, 2012

March 14 is RD Day!

By Rosanne Rust|2012-03-14T15:00:24-04:00March 14th, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on March 14 is RD Day!

In celebration of National Nutrition Month®, Wednesday is also Registered Dietitian Day®. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this day highlights the role of the nation's food and nutrition experts, registered dietitians (RDs). The Academy's mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well being for all [...]

11 03, 2012

Get Your Plate in Shape!

By Rosanne Rust|2012-03-11T14:50:09-04:00March 11th, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Get Your Plate in Shape!

Spring is just around the corner so it's a great time to shape up your diet and your body. This year's National Nutrition Month® theme encourages consumers to eat the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy each day. According to the Academy of Nutrition [...]