How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern New & Improved Nutrition Facts Label The FDA revamped the requirements of the Nutrition Facts label to highlight the areas that consumers should be concerned about, based on current research on chronic diseases. These new...
5 Tips For Keeping Produce Fresh

5 Tips For Keeping Produce Fresh

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Did you know that Americans throw away almost 20% of the fruits and vegetables they buy? Often times, this happens because people simply don’t know the secrets to keeping produce fresh. Unfortunately, improper storage...
Tips on How to Eat in Season

Tips on How to Eat in Season

Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Fruits and vegetables are some of the best foods that we can eat. They contain a lot of fiber, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. However, most Americans do not eat enough. Aim to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables...