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Reducing Your Food Waste
The United Nations has designated 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. I'm always encouraging you to add more fruits and veggies to your diet, but sadly, it's the fruit and veggies in your [...]
Quick & Dirty Tips to Add Fruits and Veggies
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month! Your role is important because we are right in the middle of a fruit and vegetable consumption crisis. Close to 9 in 10 Americans still do not eat enough [...]
Turn that Cucumber into a Delicious Sandwich Topper
A 2020 study published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics found that the average U.S. household wasted 31.9% of its food. The total annual cost of the wasted food was estimated to be $1,866 per household. [...]
Add-Ins for a Nutrition Boost
You may not know it, but you could be missing some key nutrients in your diet. For the average American Diet: Fiber, vitamin D, calcium and potassium are considered “nutrients of concern” according to the USDA [...]
Sweet and Savory Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Salmon is loaded with protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and it's so easy to prepare. It's recommended that you eat seafood twice a week to get the omega-3 fatty acids you need for heart, brain [...]
What’s Your Favorite Kitchen Gadget?
Do you have a favorite kitchen gadget or utensil? I have lots of them! Having the right tools in your kitchen makes cooking much more enjoyable. One of my must-haves is my kitchen shears. I like [...]
High Blood Pressure Month: Do you know your numbers?
Almost half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure―but many of us are not aware of it. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a leading cause of death in [...]
Dip it! Tasty Tip for Enjoying More Fruits and Veggies
There's bad news, and good news. Bad news: A recent report showed people are eating fruits and vegetables less frequently, down nearly 10% since 2004. Good news: A simple dip recipe makes snacking on apples even [...]
