How and Why to Eat a Plant-Based Diet

How and Why to Eat a Plant-Based Diet

Created by: Kristiann Frisby Champion, Dietetic Intern What is a plant-based diet? The phrase, ”plant-based diet” is rising in popularity. But what does it mean? The simplest way to define it is to describe a diet that consists more of plants (fruits, veggies,...
How to Avoid Food Waste

How to Avoid Food Waste

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Did you know that Americans waste 36 million tons of food? We could feed 25 million Americans if we simply wasted 15% less food! Tips to Reduce Food Waste Shop in your fridge first. Cook and eat what you already have in your...
How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season

How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern The holidays are a wonderful season to spend time with family and friends. We gather frequently for holiday cookie parties, gift exchanges, and family celebrations. Because all of these events are centered around food, it is...
Are Frozen Entrees Healthy?

Are Frozen Entrees Healthy?

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Most of us lead very busy lives and often do not have time to make dinner, nonetheless plan out and prep our meals. Frozen entrees offer a convenience and cost advantage over homemade meals. However, there are some things to...
Tips to Managing Portion Control

Tips to Managing Portion Control

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern One of the best methods to adopting a healthier lifestyle is utilizing portion control. Portion control does not have to mean eating small, unsatisfying meals. In fact, you may find you feel more satisfied using the following...