Author: Hannah Shifflette

Phytonutrients: Why We Should Eat the Rainbow

Mar 7, 2024 | Tasty Bites

Have you ever wondered where plants, including fruits and vegetables, get their vibrant colors? Well, the answer is from phytonutrients! Phytonutrients (also known as phytochemicals) are compounds...

Creating New Year’s Resolutions that Last

Jan 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Ah, New Year’s resolutions. Maybe they motivate you each year, or maybe you think, “Why bother?”. Studies show that by the end of January, over 40% of those who made resolutions at...

5 Tips for a Healthier Halloween

Oct 26, 2023 | Tasty Bites

Halloween is just around the corner! During this season, it is important to remember that while children’s day-to-day eating habits have the most impact on their health, there are some ways to make...

Childhood Obesity: Changes to Make Now, for Their Future

Sep 27, 2023 | Tasty Bites

As September comes to an end, it is important to recognize that this month is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. In the past 30 years, obesity rates have tripled among youth in the United States....

Diabetes and Oral Health

Sep 13, 2023 | Health

Learn about diabetes and oral health with practical tips and information.

“Spring Cleaning” Our Eating Habits

Mar 20, 2023 | Food, Health, Tasty Bites

Spring has officially sprung here in South Carolina. While we are all familiar with the term “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes, there is another aspect of our lives that could use some...

New Year, New Diabetes Self- Management Plan

Jan 9, 2023 | Tasty Bites

It’s that time of year. We’ve taken down our Christmas decorations, thrown out the remaining leftovers, and watched the ball drop. What’s next? We contemplate our New Year’s resolutions, of course!...

Physical Activity During Pregnancy

Oct 28, 2022 | Food, Health

Learn about physical activity during pregnancy with practical tips and information.