We mentioned last week that March is National Nutrition Month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has given a focus to each week. This week’s focus is to plan meals. We have talked a few times (here and here) in
Plan Meals: NNM 2020 Week 2
National Nutrition Month 2020 Week 1: Enjoy a Variety
March is National Nutrition Month! This year, the National Nutrition Month theme is “Eat Right: Bite by Bite.” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has given a focus for each week. This week’s theme is: Enjoy a variety of foods.
Go Further with Food: National Nutrition Month 2018
Hey there, Mamas! March is National Nutrition Month® and today is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Hooray! This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food” and is highly focused on reducing food waste. (Remember, food only gives you nutrition if
National Nutrition Month 2016
Hi there, Mamas! As I’m sure you remember from last year, March is National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is vital in ensuring that we are able to enjoy our lives by staying healthy. By extension, it can improve our quality
Get Ready to RUN, St. Louis!
Hi there, Mamas! In case you didn’t know, February is National Heart Month. This is a good time, as we prepare for warmer weather and begin to come out of our indulgent, holiday-fueled coma, to consider our heart’s condition –
NNM Focus 3 { Exercise }
Hi there, Mamas! We’ll wrap up National Nutrition Month with the Academy’s final focus: Exercise. Exercise can have such an impact on your quality of life! Let’s break down exactly what exercise does for us. Promotes a Healthy Weight. This is
When It Pays to Buy Organic
Hi there, Mamas! To continue with National Nutrition Month and Informed Food Choices, here’s a little info on organic produce: when to buy and when to skip. The Basics: An organic item has been produced through approved methods that integrate
NNM Focus 2 { Informed Food Choices }
Hi there, Mamas! We’ll continue with our National Nutrition Month theme and discuss the Academy’s second emphasis this year, Informed Food Choices. (We talked about calories last week.) It’s important to know what you’re feeding your family, and making informed
NNM Focus 1 { Calories }
Hi there, Mamas! Last week, we talked about National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic‘s focus points for this year. The first one was “fewer calories”. The more I thought about it, the less of a fan
National Nutrition Month 2015
Hi there, Mamas! Let me start out your month on a high note. What if I told you that I knew of something that could help with: Extra energy (what Mama doesn’t need that?) Weight loss Improving the appearance of