Stay Fresh During Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
Did you know that the entire month of June is dedicated to fresh fruits and vegetables? Yes, you read that right! This is the perfect month to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your meals and...
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The Powerful Papaya By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern When I think of papaya, its bright orange hue reminds me of the sunshine, which tells me that summer is on its way. How fitting is it then,...
View ArticleRicotta Filled Eggplant Rollups
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Ingredients: Homemade Tomato Sauce: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce 3 tablespoons dry red wine 1/2...
View ArticleRoasted Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Ingredients: 2 small eggplants, unpeeled, and chopped into 1 inch cubes (approx. 2 lbs.) 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes* 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon salt 2...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Obesity in Your Children
September 2016 marks the 6th anniversary of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Did you know that obesity now affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States? That means more than...
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Pom Power By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern They are the small glistening, crimson, crunchy arils that make the pomegranate fruit so distinctive. This unique fruit is not only impressive in its...
View ArticleFruits & Veggies – More Matters Month®
September is Fruits & Veggies- More Matters Month® and we are so excited. This month is perfect to help you focus on adding MORE fruits and veggies to your plates. Fruits & Veggies – More...
View ArticleRoast Chicken with Apples and Leeks
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs and 4 chicken legs, skinned 2 large apples (Cortland or empire work well), unpeeled, cored and sliced thinly 2 large leeks...
View ArticleWhole Grain Stuffing with Apples
Ingredients: 1 16-oz. loaf whole grain bread, cubed (stale or fresh) 2 cups onions, diced 2 cups celery, diced 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon sage 1 Granny...
View Article7 Delicious Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but you are probably still full from the endless supply of food that was dished out during dinner. Hopefully you have the day off and can relish this feeling, and catch...
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