How can I get my kids to eat more vegetables? I get that question a lot from parents. But, it’s not just kids that are failing to eat their veggies; it’s adults too. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control, only 9% of adults eat the recommended two to three cups of vegetables […]
Spring is coming and that has me thinking about summer salads! Last year, I mastered my recipe for a healthy broccoli salad, so this year I wanted to try something different. It was my refrigerator full of carrots that inspired the development of this fresh slaw creation. I began adding ingredients that would contribute vibrant […]
Researched and Written by: Robyn Theuer, Penn State University Nutrition Student Edited by: Heather Mangieri, RD When it comes to carrots, most of us think about what our moms told us as kids, “eat your carrots because they’re good for your eyes.” While mothers are usually right, there are other reasons to include this root […]
Article Researched and Submitted by Karlyle Lim, Dietetic Intern Continuing with the theme of coloring our Thanksgiving with healthful foods, let’s take a look at all of those vibrant, orange foods. Orange Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without some sort of orange side dish. There are an unlimited variety of foods you can make with sweet […]