By Lauren Fischer We have all done it — agonized over choosing the best produce at the store only to turn around a few days later and find wilted lettuce, herb containers of green slime and fuzzy tomatoes. So how do you keep your groceries from going bad before you can use them? The key [...]
By Colleen McTiernan Originally hailing from China, peaches first arrived in Georgia in 1571, according to the Clemson Cooperative Extension. Now, they are incredibly popular little treats, with the Produce for Better Health Foundation ranking them in the top 10 for the most commonly consumed fruits in 2014. Raw peaches are a good source of [...]
By Trace Ferguson Cooking can be daunting when you already have a full plate of other responsibilities. Between kids, work and the busyness of life in general, it can be hard to find the time to grocery shop, never mind meal prep. Meal delivery services are quickly gaining speed on a local and national scale. [...]
By Claire Carlton, MS, RD, LD/N For a long time, this versatile, budget-friendly food was vilified in the health and nutrition world due to its high cholesterol levels. Some may remember the iconic Time magazine cover from 1984 picturing a plate of eggs and bacon frowning. Consumers obediently began choosing egg whites and imitation egg [...]
By Claire Carlton, MS, RD, LD/N I frequently get asked, “is organic worth the extra money?” by clients who are concerned about the potential effects of pesticides on health. As with most nutrition topics, my answer is, “It depends!” The organic food market continues to grow each year according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA). [...]
By Colleen McTiernan As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. Artichokes owe their odd appearance to the fact that they (like capers) are actually flower buds! If your diet is lacking in fiber (like the majority of Americans), you may want to add some artichokes to your [...]
By Claire Carlton, MS, RD, LD/N We often hear that the foods we eat can play a role in our moods. Can certain foods really make us happier? While it is difficult to say that one food will directly make you happier, there is certainly evidence to support that adequate consumption of specific nutrients plays [...]
By Claire Carlton, MS, RD, LD/N Cultures around the world have thrived consuming a variety of traditional cuisines and staple foods unique to their region. Perhaps the most well known traditional dietary pattern for promoting health is the Traditional Mediterranean Diet (TMD), first recognized in the 1950s when the people living in these areas were [...]
By Colleen McTiernan Pasta comes in many shapes and sizes, but do you know what each shape is called? And do you know which type is best for different dishes? Check out this quick guide to some of our favorite types of pasta! Pappardelle These wide egg pasta strands are reminiscent of thin lasagna noodles. [...]
By Taryn Tacher You’ve been hearing it your whole life — you should be drinking eight cups of water per day. But, is this actually true? We all have different body compositions, so how could our necessary water intake be universal? It isn’t. The amount of water you should drink daily directly correlates with your [...]
