Did you know you can eat the watermelon rind? I learned all these tricks while watching the National Watermelon Board’s Facebook Live on “How To Use The Whole Watermelon.” (I also learned I’ve been cutting watermelons incorrectly all these years.) Talk about a great way to cut down on food waste, too. So, I knew […]
By: Leslie Bonci As a sports dietitian working with professional athletes as well as having raised two athletes, I am all about strategies that help one to eat well, play well, stay well. Summer is a particular challenge since it is hot, exercise is more likely to occur outdoors, and preseason training makes for long […]
By: Felicia Porrazza, MDA, RDN, LDN, CPT School is out for the Summer and that means BBQs, parties, and vacation time. Keep yourself energized and on track with your health with these 10 healthy beach snack ideas. 1 – Watermelon Watermelon, as you can guess from the name, is about 92% water and an […]
By: Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN Salads can really hit the spot on a hot summer day. Light and delicious, they are seemingly a nutritious choice as well. But if you aren’t careful, they can pack in lots of extra calories and few nutrients. It just requires a little planning and thought to make a […]
By Katie Dwyer The weather is warming up and the days are longer, and that means it’s picnic season. Whether packing up lunch to enjoy in a local park, bring to the beach, or to serve guests in your own backyard barbecue, many al fresco feasts await. But the longer food sits outside, the higher […]