By: Lyndi Wieand, RDN, LDN Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s freedom and is often seen as the biggest and most lucrative party of the summer. Family and friends gather to watch fireworks, create memories and eat their favorite summertime meals. According to Wallethub.com, 61% of Americans will attend a picnic, and $6.8 […]
Produce to Perform
June 17th, 2020
By Leslie Bonci, MPH,RD,CSSD,LDN We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but they may provide additional benefits for active individuals. Produce brings the macros ( carbohydrate, fiber, protein and fat ( avocados), the micros ( vitamins and minerals) fluid, carbs, the hydros ( fluid) and the phytonutrients to the plate to […]
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A Case for Growing Your Own
June 10th, 2020
By Libby Mills, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND You might know that home gardening promotes healthy eating, stress relief and productive physical activity—just what we all need with social distancing. And you might be surprised learning that gardening may help with dementia. But can home gardening really help extend the food budget? Do the costs and […]
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Four Steps to Planting a Beginner’s Garden
June 2nd, 2020
By Katie Dwyer June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! Though we should all be aiming to eat several servings of fruit and veg per day, fewer than 1 in 10 Americans reach the recommended daily 2 cups of fruits and 3 cups of vegetables. One way to encourage higher veggie intake, if you’re […]
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Building Strong Bones – at Any Age
May 26th, 2020
By Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN I remember the first time I noticed that my grandmother was hunched over and was significantly shorter than I was. I had gone home to help my mom take her to a doctor’s appointment and as she tried to reach up to give me a hug, I realized what […]
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Dietitian’s Snacking Tips During COVID-19
May 19th, 2020
By Talia Follador, RDN, LDN The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in many ways. An impact that I’ve noticed all over social media is increased snacking due to boredom, stress, and/or being stuck at home. If your snacking (and overall eating) habits have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Read on to […]
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What is the Mediterranean Diet and How Can I Incorporate it into My Daily Life?
May 12th, 2020
By Emily Bumgarner, RDN, LDN Another Diet? The word “diet” can sound restrictive and scary. The Mediterranean Diet is a way of eating or a lifestyle that provides variety through each food group. These ideas come from the traditions of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, such as Italy and Spain. Delicious flavors combine with fresh […]
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Nutrition Basics for Fitness
May 5th, 2020
By Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN With Americans having more exposure to group fitness instructors and personal trainers, it’s easy for inaccurate information to spread when it comes to fueling the body for physical activity. To better understand how to eat to support exercise, it’s helpful to have knowledge of how the body uses […]
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Mind Your Stress During a Pandemic
April 29th, 2020
By: Lisa Jones No matter where you look these days, the pandemic is causing stress in your daily life. Some of this stress is good. It keeps us motivated to do our best to protect our family and stay home, healthy, and safe. A little bit can go a long way, though, and constant or […]
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How To Make Delicious Baked Tofu
April 22nd, 2020
By Deanna Segrave-Daly, RDN Want to eat more tofu but can’t just seem to get it to taste great? Here are Teaspoon of Spice’s favorite tricks get extra-crispy tofu on the outside with soft pillow-y insides! Cut tofu block vertically into long pieces – this helps to remove more moisture vs. pressing one big condensed block, […]
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