April Monthly Newsletter Morsel of the MonthIt’s no secret that Athens Nutrition believes in the power of a home-cooked meal. Meals made at home tend to be more nutritious and economical than take-out or restaurant meals. Last month, we gave you some tips on how to stock your pantry and fridge to make cooking at …
Our Favorite Healthy Frozen Meals: Eat well even when you don’t have time to cook Read More »
March Monthly Newsletter Morsel of the MonthSpring is the perfect time to clean out your pantry. You may be feeling inspired to lighten up your meals as the days get longer, and spring flowers and vegetables start to make an appearance. The building blocks to all healthy, delicious meals are good ingredients. If you have …
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February Monthly Newsletter Morsel of the MonthMany of us have a negative association with snacking. When we think of snacks, we tend to think of chips, pretzels, cookies and candy, all foods that we should work on decreasing in our healthy eating plan. However, snacks can provide a nourishing bridge from one meal to the …
June Monthly Newsletter Morsel of the MonthMaybe you have been hesitant to meal prep because you don’t want to eat the same thing all week. Or maybe you don’t know what you’ll be in the mood for on Wednesday when you’re cooking on Sunday. That doesn’t mean you have to abandon your meal prep plans. …
July Monthly Newsletter Morsel of the MonthThe sun is shining and it’s time to gather around the grill with a refreshing drink. For many of us, summer is synonymous with BBQs and pool parties, but getting together with friends and family does not mean you have to abandon your healthy eating goals. Take advantage of …
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September Monthly Newsletter Morsel of the MonthThe new school year is right around the corner. If the idea of packing your children’s daily lunches fills you with dread, we have some ideas to make your job easier by satisfying your kids’ tastes and your desire for nutritious meals. We love using bento boxes for packed …
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Keeping on trend with comforting cold-weather dishes, we are happy to share with you an easy lentil soup recipe adapted from Melissa Clark for New York Times Cooking. Green or brown lentils are the base of this soup and they add amazing nutrient benefits. In addition to being an excellent plant protein source, lentils are …
Thousands of dietitian/nutritionists swarmed into Philadelphia for the National FNCE conference where everything in the world of food and nutrition is on display. Well-known food brands like Siggi’s and Kodiak Cakes are side by side smaller brands like RUVI freeze-dried fruit and veggie drinks, Regular Girl fiber supplements and Chomps all-natural protein sticks. Free samples, …
The 2019 Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) Comes to Philly Read More »
October Monthly Newsletter Morsel of the Month‘Tis the season for pumpkin spiced everything, from the original pie to coffee, body lotion, cream cheese, bagels, waffles, popcorn, ice cream, cereal, cookies, Twinkies, protein shakes, nuts, dog treats and more. You truly cannot escape the orange-colored vegetable this time of year. While it’s easy to see why …
Good news! Classics like chicken salad are no longer off-limits for vegetarians. We are happy to share a delicious chicken-free salad recipe that is packed with plant protein and zesty flavor. Introducing an old, new favorite, TVP. TVP is Textured Vegetable Protein or textured soy protein. It’s used in many vegan and vegetarian foods because …