Fiber. The word itself conjures up images of people eating bowls of cereal that look like tree bark or adding a powdery fiber supplement to their food. Although most people have heard good things about fiber, many still have questions about how much we need and where to get it. Fiber is found in nearly [...]

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When most people think of summertime barbecues, an image of burgers with melted cheese and hot dogs on the grill comes to mind. These foods are perfectly fine in moderation, but don’t let the traditional idea of a barbecue prevent you from taking advantage of all the delicious produce summer has to offer! We are [...]

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Add some extra sunshine and warmth to your diet by eating more citrus fruits! Bright, colorful, fragrant, refreshing, and juicy, citrus fruits are not only delicious for their balanced tart and sweet taste, they are also an essential part of everyday nutrition, packing powerful health benefits beneath that tough, leathery rind. Citrus fruits are rich [...]

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Samantha Feczko, RD, CD, CNSC, is here to take us through the basics of how to tell teas apart, what to expect of different varieties, and what you can do to get the most from your tea-drinking experience! With cold days still on the way, this might be the perfect time to get cozy with a [...]

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Summer is fast approaching, bringing with it lots of sunshine and outdoor activities. After months of indoors, we are all eager to get up and go! From perusing farmers markets, sunning at the beach, and hiking mountains we are bound to work up a sweat doing our favorite summer activities. While lighter fare and healthier [...]

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Seeds might seem small, but they pack powerful nutritional punch as an integral part of a plant-based diet.* Evidence shows that eating a plant-based diet—one rich in fruits, vegetables, beans/legumes, nuts/seeds, and whole grains—is associated with improved cardiovascular health, lower risk of diabetes, lower risk of certain cancers, and a healthier gut microbiome. But what [...]

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It’s the time of year for spring sports. With the pandemic stealing a couple years of interactive play away from us, you can take a drive now around any city or town and you will see every available sports field lined with kids playing soccer, football, or baseball to make up for lost time. If [...]

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Have you ever wondered why strawberries in July tasted so good, or why apples in the fall tasted so much better than in other seasons? Winter is no different and there’s plenty of in-season produce to try at its freshest. Here are a few of my favorites: Radish The first time I came across radish [...]

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Turmeric. We see it bottled in health elixirs lining grocery store shelves and its benefits extolled on blogs around the web. But what exactly is this increasingly omnipresent orange-colored ingredient and, perhaps just as pressingly, how do you pronounce it? (It’s TER-muh-rihk, by the way.) Turmeric is a perennial plant that comes from the ginger [...]

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Vitamin D has many functions in the body. It helps us to absorb calcium from our diets and maintains the health and strength of our bones. It can affect our immune health and our muscle health. Newer research has even suggested that vitamin D may help to prevent some chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart [...]

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As people across Washington spend more time at home during COVID-19, we are presented with the opportunity to prepare and enjoy food at home more often as well. The benefits of cooking at home are manifold—not only is it a more economical and healthier option than ordering delivery, it also allows you more time to [...]

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Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but it can sometimes be tricky for parents when children reach their teens. Oftentimes, as teens begin to gain more independence and begin to dine out with friends—typically at affordable fast casual restaurants or other social places where junk foods are readily available. It can [...]

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