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What Is the Mediterranean Diet and How Can It Benefit You?

Are you curious about the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet is not a diet in the typical sense. Recognizing that chronic disease is impacted by the foods we eat, American physiologist Ancel…

Tips to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Have you seen the prices at the grocery store lately? That seems to be the question everybody is asking. Food prices have soared in recent years and most families are looking for ways to cut costs.…

Organization Is the Key to Safe Holiday Meal Preparation

The holidays have arrived, and we are busier than ever in the kitchen. There are parties to host, dishes to prepare for office parties, and feasts to prepare for the family at home. During the hustle…

The Comforts of Home: Making Healthier Snack Choices When Cheering for Your Favorite Team

Football fans everywhere are excited that football season has begun. Nothing compares to watching your favorite team play up close and personal on the field, however, for most fans, we see the action…

Coconut Reigns Supreme as the International Fruit of Spring

Coconut is a food staple in Africa and the Caribbean. Either the water, milk or it’s flesh is cooked in everything from candies to greens, beans, peas, and fish. Enslaved people brought their…

The Health Benefits of Cooking With Oranges

During the winter months we think about increasing our intake of vitamin C to boost our immune system. Oranges are a great source of vitamin C. This fruit also contains pectin, which has shown to…

Making the Case for Physical Activity Among Older Adults

There is evidence to support the fact that changes in muscle, bone, and fat that we have previously considered to be a part of “normal aging” are now identified as changes resulting from an energy…

The Benefits of Incorporating Calcium Rich Foods Into Your Diet in 2024

We learn from a very young age that calcium is very important for strong teeth and bones but we never hear about the role calcium plays in helping our bodies to function in other vital areas.Calcium…

Breezing Through the Holiday Season

The holidays are here and that means lots of good food and fellowship. The holiday season can also be hectic, now’s the time to devise strategies to stay stress free, debt free, hydrated, physically…

The Importance of Nutrition Education During Early Childhood

Knowing the benefits of good nutrition for health is important at any age, however good habits must start young. Parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators all play a role in modeling and…