Vitamin A: Why Is It Necessary & Where Do You Get It?

Vitamin A: Why Is It Necessary & Where Do You Get It?

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. It’s important for ensuring normal function of the immune system, maintaining healthy vision, and aiding the proper growth and development of babies in the womb. It also helps the heart,...
Zinc: An Important Mineral For Optimal Health

Zinc: An Important Mineral For Optimal Health

Zinc is an important trace mineral that people need in order to stay healthy. It is needed for the immune system to work properly and plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates. It’s also needed for the senses...

Healthy Tips For Navigating the Grocery Store

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Grocery stores are designed to make us purchase more food. Every aisle is capped with flashy displays and discounted products. It’s very easy to end up with more food, often unhealthy options, that you didn’t plan on buying....

Helpful Food Safety Tips – Grilling Edition

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Food safety is no joke! Cleanliness, cross-contamination, storage temperatures, and minimal internal cooking temperatures are all important to monitor so that microorganisms cannot grow, persist, and infect.  Summer is a time...

Healthy Aging: Habits to Follow As You Age

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Healthy aging IS possible if you know what to do and how to eat as you grow older. Let’s take a look at some things you can do along the way to help you live well for longer! Healthy Aging Tips and Habits Maintain a...