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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March Monthly Newsletter Read about the third principle of Intuitive Eating and learn that all foods can fit into your eating plan Morsel of the MonthLast month, we discussed the principle of Honor Your Hunger. That principle focused on our biological urges to eat. This month, we will explore our psychological responses to deprivation and …
February Monthly Newsletter Read about the second principle of Intuitive Eating and learn to listen to your body Morsel of the MonthLast month in our newsletter, we explored the principle of Reject the Diet Mentality. This month, we are going to explore the second principle of Intuitive Eating, Honor your Hunger. Perhaps, this sounds simple …
January Monthly Newsletter Learn the first principle of Intuitive Eating for a different approach to New Year’s Resolutions Morsel of the MonthEvery January, the advertisements start for New Year, New You. Many people hope that this is the year they will finally find the perfect diet that helps them achieve their ideal body, and ultimately, …
November Monthly Newsletter When to seek help for adolescents and teens Morsel of the MonthIt’s no secret that COVID-19 has impacted our collective mental health. A study administered in June by Qualtrics and reviewed by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee found that 40 percent of respondents reported one or more adverse mental or …
October Monthly Newsletter How can your meals impact your mental health? Morsel of the MonthIt’s no secret that ice cream heals a broken heart, but did you know that what you eat can impact your emotions and your brain health? Our brains need a constant supply of energy to keep our bodies running. If you’ve …
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 …
September Monthly Newsletter Find out which foods help support a healthy immune system Morsel of the MonthMost of us know that our risk of catching a cold or flu increases in the cooler weather, and this year, we are all feeling extra cautious due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 infection. We are taking precautions …
July Monthly Newsletter Learn what influences your weight and how to avoid being discouraged by the scale Morsel of the MonthWe 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. …