3 Reasons to Include Dairy in a Plant-Based Diet

3 Reasons to Include Dairy in a Plant-Based Diet

With so many conflicting opinions about our food choices, we often look for a simple solution to complex issues like climate change, or how to feed a growing population in a sustainable way. Some people may think a simple fix to this issue could be to eliminate an entire food category, like dairy. You might hear …

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Busy Schedule? Here are 8 Simple Health & Wellness Tips!

Busy Schedule? Here are 8 Simple Health & Wellness Tips!

As both young children and college students are heading back to their dorms, athletic fields, and classrooms, things ramp up and life can become much more hectic for students and parents.  Between jobs, getting kids ready for the next day, or tackling hours of homework, health and wellness can take a backseat for us all.  …

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For the Love of Cheese—Pizza

For the Love of Cheese—Pizza

When it’s time to celebrate, kick back, or just enjoy friends and family, pizza is the life of the party.  But the star of a slice of pizza is the cheese.  Creamy, salty, warm, and stretchy each cheesy bite brings a smile to everyone’s face.  According to Statista, there were 75,243 pizza restaurants in the …

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Road Trip Snack Guide

Road Trip Snack Guide

Family road trips are memory making moments! But be sure they are happy memories by minimizing melt downs with your back-seat passengers. As a dietitian, I have always focused on food to help keep my family on an even keel during a road trip (considering we were going to spend so much time in a …

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Putting the MOO back in SMOOthie: Simple Recipes!

Putting the MOO back in SMOOthie: Simple Recipes!

It’s hot! You don’t want to turn on the oven and need a quick, healthy meal.  Open your fridge and freezer, and you’ll likely have everything you need to get a nutrient-packed snack or meal in a glass in minutes. Delicious, nutritious cow’s milk provides a powerful package of nine essential nutrients, including protein, calcium …

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MOOO-vie Night Snacks!

MOOO-vie Night Snacks!

Movie nights in the park have become a popular summer activity in several towns and cities across our region. We have some tips and ideas for packing healthy but tasty snacks for your movie night or should we say MOOO-vie night under the stars. Of course, while these tips and snack ideas are great for …

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