Now that May is in full swing, plums are officially in season! YAY! Just call it a Plum-back! They’re here to stay through October. Did you know that plums are relatives of peaches and nectarines and that The United States has up to 100 varieties that vary in shape, size, color and taste?! One medium sized, potassium-rich plum …
It’s the Mediterranean Diet Month! The Med Diet really shows us how cooking can be simple, super delicious, and provide us with energy the natural way! Last week we shared some simple switches you can make everyday when you cook and when you eat to decrease calorie and fat intake while increasing your Med Diet lifestyle habits: …
Like most people, you know you should get more leafy greens, but if you’re anything like many of our clients, you don’t find it as easy to do as you’d like. Don’t worry, we’ll tell you why spinach is so good for you and we’ll help you to get more of it. Spinach is packed with …
As registered dietitians, we not only love strawberries because they taste delicious. but also because all of their health benefits. They protect your heart, help to fight cancer and help lower LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff!). They are packed with fiber, vitamins and high levels of polyphenols – an antioxidant. They are cholesterol-free, sodium-free, low …