December means work potlucks and holiday parties, leaving hosts and guests alike searching Pinterest and recipe websites for something to contribute. Deciding what crowd-pleasing dish to bring can certainly be puzzling. Offering something healthy can make the selection even more challenging. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with three nutrient-dense easy-to-make appetizers: Pear Salad Skewers Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time:…
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Homes filled with scents of baking spices, gingerbread houses topped with icing and candies, star-shaped cookies doused in sprinkles: baking cookies with loved ones is part of many families’ holiday traditions. Whether they’re baked from scratch with an old family recipe or from a boxed mix, this activity brings people together and builds memories. For those with food allergies, baking…
The holidays are approaching, and so many of these celebrations seem to revolve around high-calorie food and drinks. Family parties often feature a big buffet of appetizers, main dishes and a sea of desserts. Work party potlucks have tables crammed with goodies. And meeting friends for the holidays often means a drink or dessert – or both. But there are…
Turkey with stuffing and gravy, creamy casseroles and sweet pumpkin pie for dessert – there are certain dishes that are synonymous with Thanksgiving. Often, these staples have elements full of saturated fat and sugar. While it’s okay to enjoy these comfort foods, it’s great to offer healthy options to create balance at the table. Luckily, fiber-rich root vegetables and crucifers…
November is Prematurity Awareness Month One in 10 babies born in the U.S. was born preterm in 2021. This amounts to nearly 7,400 babies born prematurely each week. Preterm birth means a baby is born early, before the 37th week of a typical 40-week-long pregnancy. Being born prematurely means a baby is not able to fully finish growing and developing…
November is American Diabetes Month More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is about 11% of the population. The most prevalent type is Type 2 diabetes, which is more common in adults. This chronic illness occurs when a person doesn’t produce enough insulin or does not use it well. As a result, the body struggles…
October is National ADHD Awareness Month Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is the most common behavioral disorder in children: about 10% of children ages three to 17 years old have been diagnosed with ADHD during their lifetimes. ADHD often begins in childhood: in a class of 25 to 30 children, it’s likely that at least one student will have ADHD. People…
The average kid is likely going to consume between 3,500 and 7,000 calories from candy on Halloween. This is the equivalent of up to three cups of sugar. Sugar is particularly bad for oral health because it feeds the bacteria that live in the mouth. Over time and without a daily routine of brushing, flossing and seeing a dentist, these…
Winter squashes are more than just decorative doorstep elements during the fall season. This family of diverse squashes includes fall cooking staples like butternut, spaghetti, acorn, delicata and pumpkin. Unlike their summer squash counterparts like zucchini and yellow squash, they have a hard interior and exterior. Rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, they’re nutritional powerhouses that can contribute to overall…
