• Summer Fun with Zespri Kiwifruit

    If you are looking for a healthy addition to your child’s meals or snacks this summer, be sure to check out Zespri  SunGold kiwifruits from New Zealand.  Sweet, colorful and

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  • Bamba for Baby!

    Babies who are exposed to common allergens in the first year may actually have a reduced incidence of developing a food allergy.

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  • Remaking Snacking Habits

    A winning strategy is to view snack time as a time to add more fruits and vegetables combined with smaller portions of protein and whole grains mixed in.

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  • 10 Steps To Eating Green

    Happy Earth Day! Better health, a safer food supply, and a more sustainable environment all result from making conscious choices about food and eating. The principles of eating green run

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The Whole Story of Yogurt

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As a dietitian, I have the habit of breaking foods down based on their nutrient contributions.  For example, I might point out to my patients that lentils are a great source of iron and folate or strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C or yogurt provides calcium. But as nutrition science evolves, we now understand that this is an

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Growing Kids and Veggies

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It’s no secret that I love edible gardening. Growing up on a farm, I was exposed to gardens and fields when I was literally just a sprout. I’m convinced that’s the reason I find it so easy to make “half my plate” (or more) fruits and veggies. As long as you don’t ask me to eat canned peas, I will

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