As we age, many of us look for help to delay the process in some way. A diet high in nutrient-rich foods such as dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is the anti-aging prescription…

On April 22, you can participate in Earth Day through taking time in your day to better care for the planet. Simple actions like turning off unnecessary lights or cooking at home…

With long winters that keep you stuck indoors, spring is eagerly anticipated. The sun will finally appear in the sky and—even better—you can enjoy the world without a thick coat and gloves…

March is National Nutrition Month which is the yearly nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus on the importance of making informed…

Happy Mardi Gras! In the land of swamps and gators; the party season begins with King Cake on Epiphany and ends with gumbo on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras feels like a state-wide…

There is lot to celebrate in February, from the Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day, but one observance you may not be aware of is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month…

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate. Whether planning a romantic dinner with your sweetie or a family feast, get to the heart of the celebration with dairy filled meals…

With February comes the best day of the year—Singles Awareness Day! It might sound strange, but what is there to hate about this day? On February 15, the ads for flower deliveries…

Quick fix dieting is a $66 billion industry, yet 70 percent of Americans remain overweight and are more confused than ever about what to eat for optimal health. Today’s most popular diet approaches…

Our hearts are healthier together. That’s the theme for American Heart Month 2019, an initiative from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. It kicked off with National Wear Red Day…

Within the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, three healthy eating styles are recommended: MyPlate, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Mediterranean…

Do you have party plans for Sunday, February 3rd ? You are not alone. Americans throw more parties around “The Big Game” than New Year’s Eve. It is the second biggest food consumption day just after…

Fall is in full swing, and you know what that means: pumpkin everything! This popular flavor is making its way into everything from coffee to candles earlier and earlier each fall season…

We all know the pressure of trying to balance our hectic lifestyles: work, school, kids, sports and activities all tend to take precedence over family meals. But eating together as a family…

Halloween is right around the corner, and many parents struggle to find a sweet treat that can also be a part of a healthy diet. Whether providing snacks for the class party…

If you haven’t heard, research shows that eating together as a group or family provides both physical and mental health benefits. Family meals promote healthier eating choices in children and can…

According to research, children who eat frequent meals with their family have better nutrition, higher grades, increased self-esteem and exhibit less risky behaviors. Yet, despite these important benefits…

Raise your hand if your family struggles to eat dinner together…I bet most readers have their hands raised. So many families, mine included, have difficulty finding time to sit down and share a meal…

For many households, gathering around the table for family meals is as obsolete as a rotary phone. Regular sit-down dinners have been lost to demanding schedules and never-ending after-school activities…

Hunger affects people in every community across the country and could be one job loss or medical crisis away for anyone. Not everyone struggling with hunger qualifies for federal nutrition…