The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Blueberries are easy to grow, super healthy, nutritious and indigenous to North America. They were first loved by American Indians. I started growing blueberries about
Choose more plant-based proteins – legumes, nuts, seeds and soy products – as your protein source (protein should fill ¼ of your plate). Then choose
Cut back on snack foods like chips, cookies, sticks and fake veggies that come in bags – they are not real food and trick you
With good planning, you can keep your food costs under control by: Set a food budget so that you know how much you have to
Stock up your refrigerator and pantry with readily available whole foods, so you can make healthful feeding super convenient. If healthy foods are in your
It’s hard to get enough greens in my family’s diet. So we rely on Swiss chard , a family favorite, and a frequent go-to veggie.
Your mom was right when she said to eat your broccoli. Broccoli is one of the most powerful protective vegetables against cancer and heart disease.
Approximately one in three cancers could be prevented if we all ate smarter, moved more and weighed less, according to the American Institute for Cancer
Parents want to ensure their parenting style has long-term positive effects on their children’s emotional and physical well-being. Talking about weight and health in the
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