by adavid | Jul 17, 2024 | Health & Well Being, Nutrition
Dietary Fiber is an essential nutrient that is important for digestion, regularity, weight management, and blood sugar control – so are you getting enough? Many Americans do not consume enough fiber in their diet, likely due to eating highly processed foods and not...
by adavid | Jun 21, 2024 | Health & Well Being, Nutrition
Summer is prime time for picnics, a chance to enjoy your favorite foods in the great outdoors. When you’re relaxing with family and friends, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun and accidentally cross-contaminate food, or forget to pack enough ice to keep...
by adavid | Apr 15, 2024 | Center News, Nutrition
by Danielle Maguire, Nutrition Program Director With warm weather and fresh Michigan fruits and vegetables on the horizon, let’s talk salads! May is National Salad Month, which was created in 1992 to encourage people to incorporate salads in their diet and eat...
by adavid | Apr 15, 2024 | Care Coordination, Center News, For Caregivers, Health & Well Being, Nutrition
by Julie Randolph, Information & Access and Care Coordination Manager Looking for affordable food? Looking for volunteer opportunities to distribute to those in need? Have food to donate? Food insecurity is an economic and social condition characterized by limited...
by adavid | Mar 14, 2024 | Health & Well Being, Lifestyle, Nutrition
This overnight oats recipe is an easy-to-make, delicious, balanced breakfast to brighten your morning! Prep Time: 10 min • Refrigerate: 8 hrs • Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or vanilla) 1/2 tsp maple syrup...
by adavid | Feb 19, 2024 | Health & Well Being, News, Nutrition
From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this year’s theme for National Nutrition Month inspires us to look Beyond the Table when thinking about our health and the environment. Choices we make daily, including what we’re going to eat and drink, can make a big...
