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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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Apr 5, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Apr 4, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 28, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 24, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 24, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 20, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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#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...
Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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