Eating Well on a Tight Budget

Maintaining a healthy diet during hard economic times may seem like an impossible feat. But it does not have to be. Let’s look at some money-saving tips to get your belly full without emptying your wallet.

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How to Optimize Your Immune System

During this uncertain time of dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID 19) or with any communicable disease for that matter, people are especially interested in boosting their immune system.

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Personalized Nutrition: Food and Technology

The modern approach to individualized nutrition attempts to take this even further using technology.

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Why Do People Get Sick More This Time of Year?

Although this may be the most wonderful time of year, it usually comes with more sickness. Colds, the flu and stomach bugs love this time of year too it seems. So why do we tend to become infected more during this time of year?

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Lower Your Cholesterol with Diet

There are studies that indicate controlling your diet can help lower your blood cholesterol level. The current diet recommendations include: keeping your trans fats intake as low as possible,..

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Good Health Starts in the Gut

Over 2000 years ago Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said, “All disease starts in the gut”. Perhaps he believed diet affects health more than any other single factor. But maybe he suspected something more complex going on in the gut that determined whether a person got sick or not.

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Oven-Fried Summer Squash

Our garden has produced an abundance of squash this year. Even though I like squash, I do get tired of eating it prepared the same way each time. So, I decided to look for some new recipes. A friend and fellow dietitian shared this recipe for oven-fried squash. It turned out beautifully golden brown without

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Cooking Tips to Save Money

Being a smart shopper can shave dollars off your food budget, but being a practical cook also helps. When you are in the kitchen, being mindful of these tips can help you stay on track when eating healthy on a budget.

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5 Ways to Cut Costs and Calories

Here are my top 5 ways to save money when buying food while eating healthy. Eating healthy does not have to cost a fortune. And when done right, it shouldn’t. With a little planning and some mindful eating, you can save money and eat healthy.

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