May is National Barbeque Month and a great time to dust off the grill and get creative with healthy, yet satisfying recipes, perfect for dining al fresco. Check out these smart swaps and tasty tips to kick off grilling season! Grilling is a simple way to prepare nutritious meals and enhances the flavor of any […]
Spring is in the air (well, kind of)! Warm weather is around the corner, and this is the time when many search for ways to cut calories and shed unwanted pounds. This brings us to the topic of low-calorie sweeteners – a way to reduce calories, while maintaining taste and a pleasurable experience with food. […]
Earlier this month, new research challenged the well-accepted relationship between saturated fat and heart disease, calling into question if a correlation between the two truly exists. While many dieters fear fat, believing any food with fat content will lead to weight gain is a major diet myth. Eating any foods with too many calories is […]
Just last week, the FDA announced it will require food manufacturers to begin phasing out trans fat from foods, as it has been deemed a direct threat to health. Since 2006, it has been a requirement for product labels to indicate the presence of trans fat. However, based on new scientific evidence, the FDA issued a Federal Register notice announcing that partially […]
Kids are back in school, summer is coming to a close, and one of the biggest concerns of many parents around this time focuses on what to pack for lunch! Whether it be elaborate or just plain simple, lunch is an important time to provide kids with some of the vital nutrients they need to […]
What’s in your snack drawer? Toddler snacks frequently contain added sugars, preservatives, and refined carbohydrates, all of which provide little nutrition for growing bodies. Research shows sweet snacks such as cookies, cereal bars, and cakes continue to supply the largest share of snacking calories, a number that has more than doubled from 1977-2006. Rather than […]
Have you ever wondered about the difference between ice cream, gelato, or frozen yogurt? What is the most nutritious treat to choose on hot summer day? In honor of National Ice Cream Month, consider these healthy tips from FEED! Ice Cream Typically, ice cream has a custard base formed from milk, cream, sugar, and egg […]
Check out some of our favorite recipes that provide a nutrient-packed punch and a refreshing cool down on the hottest of days! Nothing better than cooling down on a hot summer day with a frozen treat! However, icy desserts can pack on calories, and most have little nutritional benefit. Rather than pull out the packaged […]
Looking for some fresh ideas for your BBQ this holiday weekend? How about spicing up your grill with seasonal produce? Rather than serving the same old side dishes, such as potatoes or corn, try some of these healthy alternatives to complement your Fourth of July Feast! Radicchio – Sometimes known as Italian chicory, this red-leafed, […]