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Monthly Archives: February 2017

28 02, 2017

5 Simple Steps to March into Better Habits

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:42:18-04:00February 28th, 2017|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Food Facts, Uncategorized, Weight Management|Comments Off on 5 Simple Steps to March into Better Habits

Wow. It's March already. And you know what that means? Registered Dietitians are all hopped up on nutrition tips, now more than ever! It's National Nutrition Month®! via GIPHY Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics uses the month of March as an additional platform to encourage [...]

25 02, 2017

Spring Break: Keep Your Belly Happy

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:42:18-04:00February 25th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spring Break: Keep Your Belly Happy

Spring is around the corner. I love how these tips really fit my life. As a Regular Girl affiliate, I couldn’t wait to share them with you, too. For many in the blustery Northeast, a nice trip south may be on your calendar. Keep your belly happy along [...]

20 02, 2017

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:42:19-04:00February 20th, 2017|Easy Cooking, Food Facts, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

Herbs and spices add flavor to foods, and are often a great way to reduce the salt you use in cooking. However, some spices may also provide additional benefits to your health. Many contain "phytochemicals" and have health benefits. Last year, General Mills sent me some samples of [...]

12 02, 2017

Add More Flavor and Variety to Meatless Meals

By Rosanne Rust|2019-06-26T13:52:30-04:00February 12th, 2017|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family meals, Heart Disease, Uncategorized, Weight Management|3 Comments

I'll probably make a beef filet with lobster tails for cozy Valentine's day dinner at home. But I also like to include a meatless meal once a week. Whether it's pasta with beans or a vegetable rice dish, vegetarian meals aren't just for vegetarians. You don't have to "go [...]

3 02, 2017

Go Red for Heart Health

By Rosanne Rust|2023-07-31T11:43:36-04:00February 3rd, 2017|DASH Diet/Wellness, Heart Disease, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Go Red for Heart Health

Today is Go Red for Women® day. What's that all about? It's an awareness campaign sponsored by the American Heart Association that encourages women to monitor their health, eat well and exercise. Cardiovascular deaths in women hit about 500,000 per year. The campaign aims to dispel the myths [...]