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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Apr 5, 20231 min read
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awarness Month
April is #headandneckcancer awareness month. Major risk factors include alcohol consumption and smoking. According to the American...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Apr 4, 20231 min read
#InternationalCarrotDay
April 4th is International Carrot Day! I wonder if it's just coincidence that it falls the week leading up to Easter!? The Easter Bunny...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 30, 20231 min read
#NationalNutritionmonth Tip #21 Slow Down at Mealtime
"You Americans will eat anything they hand to you through a window." - an observation by a German passenger I was seated next to on a...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 28, 20231 min read
#Nationalnutritionmonth Tip #19 Make An Effort to Reduce Food Waste
Check to see what foods you have on hand before stocking up at the grocery store or ordering groceries online. Plan a meal or two to use...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 27, 20231 min read
#Nationalnutritionmonth Tip #18 Experiment with Plant-Based Meals
Expand variety in your menus with budget-friendly meatless meals. Meat contains saturated fat which contributes to chronic inflammation...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 24, 20231 min read
#NationalNutritionMonth #Tip 17 Eat Fermented Foods
Fermented foods help support your gut microbiome where trillions of beneficial bacteria live. They aid in digestion and absorption, help...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 24, 20231 min read
#NationalNutritionMonth Tip #16 Explore New Foods and Flavors
Add more nutrition and enjoy a culinary adventure by expanding your range of food choices. When shopping, make a point of selecting a...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 22, 20231 min read
#NationalNutritionMonth Tip # 15 Eat Seafood Twice a Week
Seafood – fish and shellfish – contains a range of nutrients including healthy omega-3 fats. Salmon, trout, oysters and sardines are...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 21, 20231 min read
#NationalNutritionMonth Tip #14 Reduce Added Sugar
Not only do foods and drinks with added sugars contribute empty calories and little or no nutrition but they also contribute to chronic...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 20, 20231 min read
#Nationalnutritionmonth Tip 13 Banish Brown Bag Boredo
Whether it’s for work or school, prevent brown bag boredom with easy-to-make, healthy lunch ideas. I love fresh rolls with veggies and...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 17, 20231 min read
#Nationalnutritionmonth Tip #12 Establish Family Meal Time
Hooray for the weekend! I hope you get to sit down to a meal with the family! If you're single, I hope you enjoy a meal with...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 14, 20231 min read
#Nationalnutritionmonth Tip #9 Drink More Water
Quench your thirst with water instead of drinks with added sugars. This includes fruit, energy and sport drinks, sweetened teas and...
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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 9, 20231 min read
#Nationalnutritionmonth Tip #6 Fix Healthy Snacks
Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals, especially when they include a combination of foods. Choose from two or more...
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