Navigating Healthy Choices Using Nutrition Labels
What is a Nutrition Label? Nutrition labels are essential informational tools found in most packaged foods. Their primary purpose is to provide consumers with detailed information about the...
Author: Marguerite Peterseim
Celebrando el mes de la Herencia Hispana con tradiciones saludables
El mes de la Herencia Hispana es una celebración de la rica y diversa cultura e historia de los países y comunidades hispanos y latinos. Se extiende del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, y tiene un...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Healthy Traditions
Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the rich and diverse culture and history of the Hispanic and Latino countries and communities. It runs from September 15th to October 15th and holds a...
Vuelta a trabajo. Vuelta a escuela – Una guía para almuerzos empacados
A medida que la temporada de verano llega a su fin, es hora de prepararse para una nueva fase de la vida: Regresar al trabajo o la escuela. Con horarios ocupados y la necesidad de mantener un estilo...
Back to Work. Back to School – A Guide to Packed Lunches
As the summer season comes to a close, it’s time to gear up for a new phase of life – heading back to work or school. With busy schedules and the need to maintain a balanced lifestyle, meal...
Los beneficios de comer de temporada: fresco, denso en nutrientes y económico
A medida que pasa el año, y cada nueva estación se asienta sobre nosotros, somos bendecidos con abundantes y diversos cultivos y productos de temporada. Mientras que, en la mayoría de las tiendas de...
The Benefits of Seasonal Eating: Fresh, Nutrient-Dense, and Budget-Friendly
As the year passes, and as each new season settles upon us, we are blessed with abundant and various seasonal crops and produce. While in most mainstream grocery stores, we can now find our favorite...
Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate dietary recommendations describes the Dairy Group to include milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, and yogurt. This group...
Dairy and Diabetes: Decoding the Blood Sugar Connection
When it comes to managing diabetes, understanding the impact of different foods on blood sugar levels is crucial. Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, have long been a topic of debate....