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Busy schedules and “on the go” lifestyles can make meal preparation feel like a chore. They can also make it challenging to reach the recommended amount of daily fiber. With some creative problem solving, laid back meal planning, and a well-stocked kitchen, a healthy-fiber filled meal or a week’s worth of fiber can be just…Read More

For those of us who consider ourselves baby boomers, we might not think “the rules” apply to us like they did in our younger days. In some cases, I suppose they don’t. In the case of nutrition and healthy eating, however, they most certainly do and even more so than years passed. Solid nutrition is…Read More

You recognize the perks of eating more fiber, from weight management to lower cholesterol and healthier blood sugar levels. You’re not sure you can meet the recommended 25 grams per day from the foods you eat and you are wondering if taking a fiber supplement is the way to go. You might even be thinking…Read More

  Enjoy these easy, vegan strawberry chocolate crisps that are perfect for an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat without the guilt. The recipe creates four individual servings so you can make them all at once or save one for a rainy day.  All you need are strawberries, a little bit of sugar, flour, lemon…Read More

Americans snack more than ever, and based on a 2014 Nielsen report, chips, chocolate and cheese are our snacking favorites. For the frequent snackers among us, these may not be the best choices to support and promote good health. Because between-meal snacking has become so prevalent (and snacks frequently replace meals), they can either make…Read More

When embarking on a lifestyle change, such as choosing to eat healthier foods, it is empowering to know YOU have made the choice, and YOU are in control. When you make this choice, you may set goals and create plans to help you succeed.  To guide you in your planning efforts, and to increase your…Read More

New research published on-line in the February edition of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports the belief that switching from refined grains to whole grains may help with weight management efforts, even as much as a daily 30 minute walk helps to manage weight.

  When you’re hungry for a snack, you aren’t likely to take the time to read food labels and portion out your servings.  The trick is to plan ahead before hunger strikes so you can feel confident you made a healthy choice.  Here are a few tips to help you plan.

You’ve resolved to eat healthier in the New Year. As part of your effort, you might be aiming to eat more fiber-containing foods – beans, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and nuts – to reach a daily goal of 25 – 35 grams.  You recognize the value to your digestive health, your heart health, your weight,…Read More

From Halloween through the New Year, kids are offered one tempting treat after another. They catch-on quickly, and before you know it, treats may become a daily habit. This habit is easy to form and challenging to break.  Parents face a task of helping children maintain healthy habits with food during this often-indulgent time of…Read More