I’m pushing beans because I’m trying really hard to get you to eat them several times a week. These little nutrient bombs provide significant amounts of fiber, protein, magnesium, zinc, and a host of health-enhancing phytochemicals. Although I’m not denying that canned beans are fast, easy, and nutrient-dense, cooking dried beans is definitely worth the …
3 Tips for Reducing Food Waste by Eating More Veggies! by Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN and Taylor Dimmerling. This article was featured on the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, EatRightPA.org blog. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that American households throw away about 338 pounds of food each year (1). We all …
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Why do you want to change your diet? Why do you want to exercise more? The answers to these questions are the key factors to determining your success. Have you tried to lose weight before? We have all been there: cutting calories, increasing our exercise to burn off what we ate that day… but let …
We know it is frustrating. You have been eating nutritious foods and moving your body. One day, you get on the scale and see a weight loss, and the next day, your weight is higher. You may feel confused and defeated. You may feel like it is not worth the hard work and time to …
By: Alexa Nichols We can all agree that 2020 has been a tumultuous year so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has made us experience a range of emotions and adopt new daily lifestyles. With so much going on in the world today, it can be easy to not always prioritize a healthful diet. Spending days at …
By: Alexa Nichols A toasted marshmallow on the campfire has always been a summertime favorite of mine. As a child I loved to smash it between two graham crackers and a square of chocolate. As I have gotten older, I have found that the options are truly endless with what you can pair together to …
Eating seasonally allows you to buy locally grown products instead of eating imported fruits and vegetables. This means that you are purchasing produce at its peak freshness for the most affordable price. For the Northeast part of the country, we are in Pennsylvania, here’s an overall snapshot of what you can expect to find at …
In the early days of this pandemic, Americans were advised to stock up on frozen, canned and boxed products. After months of staying at home, you may find that these items are still lingering in your kitchen. While these products are very convenient, they are not always our first choice when preparing meals. We often …
Get an inside scoop on Athens Nutrition’s favorite foods. Have you ever wondered what your Athens Nutrition dietitians buy at the grocery store? Sure, we buy a lot of fruits and vegetables, but we save room for snacks, freezer foods, pantry staples and of course, dessert. We know some of these items may be hard …
Things are very uncertain right now. We are practicing social distancing, and restaurants in the area are closed for dine-in service. Whether or not we want to, we are cooking and eating at home. Some of us find solace in cooking, the act of feeding our families, that tiny bit of control we have in …