by adavid | Mar 10, 2022 | Health & Well Being, Lifestyle, Nutrition
By Marie Bozer, Senior Services Dietetic Intern from Central Michigan University Who are the three sisters? They’re not really a who, but more of a what. The three sisters are crops native to North America and traditionally grown together by various indigenous peoples...
by adavid | Feb 17, 2022 | Center News, News, Nutrition
by Kylie Coffey, Senior Services Dietetic Intern from Central Michigan University National Nutrition Month, organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is celebrated each March. This year the theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” which encourages us to...
by adavid | Feb 17, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Volunteer
On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. For decades, these critical programs – commonly referred to as Meals on...
by adavid | Feb 17, 2022 | Center News, Nutrition
By Tessa Nguyen, RD, LDN | eatright.org This is a protein-packed dish with a few modern twists that features a commonly utilized Vietnamese ingredient, lemongrass. Meatball Ingredients 1 pound ground white meat turkey (93% lean, 7% fat) 1 lemon, juice and zest (or 1...
by adavid | Jan 19, 2022 | For Caregivers, Health & Well Being, Nutrition
By Melissa Heires, Central Michigan University Dietetic Student Intern Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, causing 1 out of every 4 deaths. After hearing statistics like that, we should all consider improving our heart health. Making...
by adavid | Dec 20, 2021 | Nutrition
Ingredients 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...