Give a Healthy Gift this Holiday
Gift baskets or bags of holiday treats are fun to put together and enjoyable to receive. Why not prepare a holiday gift basket around a healthy but endulgent theme? You can assemble a Soup Gift Basket...
View ArticleHealthy Holiday Gifts from the Supermarket
Congrats to Michaela for winning our Nonni’s THINaddictives Biscotti gift package! Putting together gift baskets with items from your local supermarket is easy and appreciated by all. A basket full of...
View ArticleFresh Focus: Brussels Sprouts
Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying that Brussels sprouts have made a major comeback in the last couple of years. These tiny cabbages prepared in a multitude of ways – roasted,...
View Article50 Best Plants on the Planet Giveaway Winner
Congrats to Lauren who won our “Best Plants on the Planet” cookbook giveaway! She says she has “been loving cauliflower. When it is roasted with a bit of olive oil and S&P, it is like candy! I will...
View ArticleShopping with Food Allergies
The prevalence of food allergies appears to be on the rise, with an estimated 15 million people diagnosed as of 2008. Eight of the “top allergens” make up about 90% of all allergic reactions. These top...
View ArticleChia Seed: Nutrition Powerhouse in a Tiny Seed
Move over Chia Pets. The chia seed is making a name for itself, and it goes far beyond the sprouting terracotta figurines that were made popular years ago. This tiny seed is packed with big nutrition,...
View ArticleHemp: Not Just for Hippies Anymore
Have you recently seen hemp seeds in the grocery store and done a double take? No need to worry. Hemp is completely legal to eat in the United States and is not the same as the drug marijuana. Hemp and...
View ArticleMindful Eating & Portion Dinner Ware Raffle
If you’ve even seen a young child or infant feed, you might notice that they have an innate ability to stop eating when they are full. We are all born with this ability and tend to lose it as we grow...
View ArticleMindful Eating and Portion Control Giveaway Winner
The winner of the Wine-Trax Portion Control Gift Set is Sherree who had excellent tips for mindful eating: The most important thing about mindful eating is to think about your food when you are eating...
View ArticleCha Ching! Make more Money with the Healthy Kitchen Check-Up Service
What is a Healthy Kitchen Check-Up (HKC)? During a Healthy Kitchen Check Up, you will visit your client’s home and take a look at foods on hand in their pantry, refrigerator, and freezer and on counter...
View ArticleTips for Shopping at Farmers Markets
Don’t be intimidated. No one expects you to be a produce or market expert. If you’re not sure what an item is, ask the vendor or ask one of the other shoppers. If you’re a little nervous about going...
View ArticleFarmers’ Markets Pros & Cons
Farmers Market Pros Taste is important. Fruits and vegetables are likely to taste different than varieties found in local supermarkets. While large-scale producers choose varieties for reasons like...
View ArticleMake Healthy Eating Easier with a Healthy Kitchen Check Up!
You have seen it on some of the reality shows on television. The dietitian or “food expert” comes into a home and starts throwing out the unhealthy foods in the kitchen. A Healthy Kitchen Check Up with...
View ArticleShopping for Gluten-Free Juice Beverages
Fruit juice, which obviously is made from fruit, not grains, should be gluten-free, and with few exceptions, products made from 100% fruit juice are safe for those following a gluten-free diet....
View ArticleSprucing Up Your Salad This Summer & Salad Toppings Giveaway
Who doesn’t love the summertime? The sun is shining, we spend more time outside doing physical activity, and not to mention, all of the delicious food available this time of year! One summertime food...
View ArticleFresh Gourmet Winner
The winners of the Fresh Gourmet Salad Topper’s giveaway are… Jessica, Rona and Angus ! Congrats-look for an email in your inbox today!
View ArticleSupermarket RD Spotlight Interview: Allison Enke, Whole Foods Market
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to help develop and taste new food products for a living? Sounds like a dream job, right? We had to opportunity to sit down for an interview with Allison...
View ArticlePrep Dish Gluten-Free Meal Plan Giveaway
We are kickstarting this week with the opportunity for our readers to win a gluten-free meal plan worth $25 by Prep Dish. The $25 plan include 3 parts: 1. Grocery list 2. Prep day instructions 3. Day...
View ArticleSupermarket RD Spotlight Interview: Kylie Bentley, H-E-B
Did you know that many supermarkets are now hiring Registered Dietitians to provide a variety of services for customers? As part of a growing trend in the retail industry, supermarkets have realized...
View ArticlePrep Dish Giveaway Winner
The winner of last week’s Prep Dish Giveaway is…. Michelle! Stay tuned for more giveaways in July!
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