By Lara Field, MS, RDN, Owner/Founder FEED Nutrition Consulting I had my first breakup when I was nine. No, I didn’t get dumped during recess, nor was there any sort of love note involved. I even walked away from the table, so to speak, entirely unscathed. But opting for salad over steak can do that […]
Are you traveling this Holiday season? Whether you’re planning a trip by plane, train or automobile, you’ll face the challenge of feeding your family during this journey. Navigate your family around the temptation of junk food and maintain your healthy diet on your travels with theses Healthy Travel Food Tips! You’ll feel healthier, more alert, […]
Newsflash! Thanksgiving is one of top calorie consuming holidays of the year. Not surprised? This holiday is meant to be a time of reflection. It’s a time to give thanks for the family we have, the life that we made for ourselves, and a time to stop to enjoy our family and friends. Sounds good […]
Fall is here, the leaves are falling, and holidays are just upon us. The fall season is actually one of the most abundant seasons of the year when it comes to finding seasonal produce. Apples Bell peppers Cabbage Cauliflower Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Grapes Greens Lettuce Okra Onions Peas Plums Potatoes Pumpkins Radishes Rhubarb Spinach Squash […]
Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and the smell of apples is in the air. Local produce is beaming with color from delicious red apples, to bright orange pumpkins, to dark purple eggplants. Many local communities have fall festivals and fairs that families can enjoy while the warm weather remains. Perhaps you could pick […]
August marks the end of summer. Kids are going back to school, and many last minute summer vacations are underway. But August also means Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Breastmilk, the supreme source of nutrition for infants for the first 6 months of life, provides infants immunity to disease, reduces risk of allergy, decreases tendency toward childhood […]
OId McDonald has taken a note from our good friend Johnny Appleseed. The fast food powerhouse has unfolded a three-part plan to promote healthy nutrition and active lifestyles starting with our most valuable resource, our children. By incorporating apples into kids’ Happy Meals, Ronald has even gained first lady Michelle Obama’s approval. “McDonald’s is making […]
As most of us know, the rise of obesity in the United States can be characterized as both rapid and extensive. It is often referred to as the “obesity epidemic.” Epidemic, refers to a disease, which spreads both rapidly and extensively. Obesity has done just that. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), has […]
One of many excuses people use for their lack of fruit consumption is the short shelf-life. To gain the optimal nutrient content, it is important to consume fruit while it is fresh. Thus, to manage the rapid spoilage time, one needs to consume fruit quickly after bringing it home from the store or farmer’s market. […]