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 [...]
By Shelby Davidson | Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography When we were young, many of us had parents that would not let us leave the dinner table without finishing a glass of whole milk. “It’ll give you strong bones,” they said. Now the tables have turned. The days where we only had the choice of one milk, when [...]
By Shelby Davidson With all the buzz around new superfoods like acai, goji berries and chia seeds, we’ve forgotten about one of the most ancient spices that has been celebrated for centuries as both a delicious food and medicine — turmeric. The beautiful gold color you see when you have a curry dish, the golden lattes on Pinterest and iconic new vegan options [...]
