Tips for Eating at Holiday Parties
By Brittany Wonnell, RD Every holiday party is sure to have celebration, conversation, and yes, a lot of food. The food that’s served isn’t always the healthiest choice either, and for those who are being mindful of their overall diet, they may find holiday parties quite stressful, confusing and a little tricky. The first thing […]
Portion Control Is Key When Temptations Are Endless
By Mindi Matthews, CHWC, and Kristin Lamb, CHWC It’s that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner—frosted cookies at the office, eggnog at your neighbor’s house or chocolates in your Christmas stocking. All these extras add up, and if you’re like most Americans, you’ll put on a pound or two by New […]
5 Tips for Reading Nutrition Labels
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness Nutrition labels provide a wealth of information about the contents of packaged foods and drinks. However, this information can seem a bit overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for or how to interpret it. Nutrition labels are required on packaged foods by […]
Healthy Recipes to Spice Up Your Dinners
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Changing your eating habits to include healthier foods can be hard. And it’s even more challenging to find healthy meals that actually taste good. But we’re here to help! Below are recipes for two great dishes you can throw into your dinner rotation. Maple Chicken Sandwich with Roasted Peaches and Goat […]
5 Ways to Control Your Cholesterol with Food
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC There are several aspects of your diet that can be changed to lower or control your cholesterol. Many of these changes also help with weight loss, blood pressure and blood sugar control, as well as overall heart health. Eating healthier and exercising will help tremendously in improving your overall wellbeing. […]
Healthy Lunch Ideas for Adults
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN Eating healthier is a common goal for many families. Taking the proper steps to achieve that goal may include how you plan for lunch because what you eat at lunch may influence your energy level throughout the rest of your day. Use the acronym LUNCH to help you choose healthy […]
7 Tips to Make Kid-friendly Lunches
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC It can be tough to figure out how to pack a school lunch that’s healthy and something your child will actually eat. Here are some ideas to make lunch a little easier. Try a wrap. Instead of a boring sandwich, try using your child’s favorite lunch meat on a tortilla. […]
How to Teach Your Kids Healthy Eating Habits
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC The average person has about 10,000 taste buds, which are replaced about every two weeks. As a person ages, some of those taste buds are lost. In fact, an older person may have only 5,000 working taste buds. So, keep this in mind when introducing new items to your kids. What […]
Fruit and Vegetable Storage
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN The summer season brings the rich colors of fresh fruits and vegetables from farm to table. These food groups are an important part of a healthy diet. Proper handling will maximize their quality and flavor, but more importantly, it’ll reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, such as Salmonella, E coli […]
Easy Recipes to Help Add Fruits and Veggies to Your Diet
By Katie Boscia MS, RD, IBCLC There are several ways to include fruits and vegetables into some of your favorite dishes. You don’t have hide distasteful vegetables in your food to get your daily dose. Here are a few healthy vegetable recipes that are sure to please your palate. Easy Oven Packet Tilapia with Roasted […]