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Keep Ice Cream a Tradition
Who wants ice cream?’ is a question most people anticipate at a backyard barbeque or summer event. Americans love ice cream. It is reported that…
What Do All of the Dates on Milk Mean?
With so many dates listed on the milk carton (sell by, use by, best by, etc.), it’s no wonder many people are confused about whether their gallon…
What Does a ‘Zero-Sugar’ Policy Cost?
Sugar. It is a big controversy lately and many believe it is the cause of the childhood obesity epidemic-so much so, that families and schools are reducing…
Easy Meals for New Moms
When my daughter entered the world on Thanksgiving Day last year, I quickly realized how little time I would have to spend in the kitchen preparing meals for our family…
Vitamin D: More Than Just the Sunshine Vitamin
Family Physicians are always being asked about the importance of vitamin D. Should it be taken as a supplement or eaten via a diet rich in dairy foods…
Dairy: A Healthy, Powerful Habit
As the mother of a young child and a registered dietitian, I work hard to instill healthy behaviors in my child. This is particularly true when it comes to dietary intake…
Nutrition and Physical Activity Fuel Greatness
More than ever, there’s growing support for two powerful habits that help kids perform better in the classroom and beyond: good nutrition…
Planning a Delightful, Dairy-Rich Brunch
Windows are open, flowers are in bloom and decks are being cleaned. Spring is here and with spring, comes brunches…
Do Spring Sports Have You Missing Family Dinners?
With spring sports in full swing, kids are flying around the track and covering the field. Families are zipping all over town—sometimes in different directions…
Swap Your Straw for a Spoon
You’ve probably seen them popping up on Pinterest or maybe even offered at a health food restaurant near you. Smoothie bowls are all the rage right now…
Athletes and Chocolate Milk: A No-Brainer
When I was growing up, all we drank at meals was milk—a tradition I continued when I had my own children. Imagine my surprise when I became the director of a school nutrition program…
Eating Out the Light Way
Happy National Nutrition Month! How many times have you eaten out this month? We all find ourselves doing it to keep up with busy schedules and tight timeframes…
Great News for Milk in Dietary Guidelines Report
In February, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released a scientific report with their initial recommendations…
Recovery Nutrition for Intense Exercise
It is late afternoon and the football team just finished a hardcore strengthening session in the weight room. The players leave exhausted…
Healthy Snacks for Spring Break
After the cold winter we just had in the south, the thought of spring—especially Spring Break—is a welcome distraction. Jumping in the car and hitting the road…
Dairy Nutrition: Got Choices? Get Facts!
Did you hear the news in dairy nutrition? Starbucks recently added coconut “milk” to their menu for customers who are seeking a non-dairy option and…
How to “Bite Into” a Glass of Milk
March is an exciting time for registered dietitians, not only because it is National Nutrition Month, but also that Wednesday, March 11, 2015 is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day…
Smart Snacks for Athletes
‘Hey batter, batter, batter, swing!’ That chant takes me back to the long, hot and intense spring and summer days spent on a softball field…
Listen to Mom: Breakfast is Best Bite of the Day
Do you want to know the best kept secret to weighing less, having more energy and staying focused at work? You’re not alone…
Step then Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
March is National Nutrition Month, “a time to return to the basics of healthful eating.” The theme for 2015 finds the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encouraging everyone to….