Nutrition

I mostly opt to cook at home, but I do enjoy going out to eat on occasion. After all, eating out or opting for takeout not only helps support local businesses in your community, but also adds some nice variety to your diet. 

You can get a break from cooking at home while maintaining a balanced diet if you use MyPlate as your guide and try these healthier fast food tips.

We know that fresh milk isn’t always available, especially in times of emergency: staples such as bread and milk fly off the shelves as friends and neighbors prepare for winter storms, hurricanes and health pandemics. As a wife and mother, I too worry about providing nutrient-dense foods. 

Moms, if scrolling through Instagram has you feeling the pressure to...

...have it all together in the kitchen,

...become an expert chef, food stylist and food photographer, or

...create the perfectly curated Instagram feed full of picture-perfect dinnertime moments

Let’s get real about meal planning for busy families.

“Mom guilt” is a phrase I hear from other moms. I can definitely relate because I sometimes feel the guilt, too. With packed schedules, it can be hard to find time to provide healthy and quality meals for your family. But, from one busy mom to another, these four timesaving tips can help you turn your grocery list into family favorites that can be prepared in less time than you think.

A new year has arrived along with a strong resolve for many of us to focus on healthy eating and more nutritious family meals. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom, I know that sometimes it isn’t just about the food – it’s about the fun. And while charcuterie boards are great for a get-together or holiday party (like our Christmas board), they can also be the perfect fit for your midweek family meal.

As we wrap up the year and look to 2020, one thing is certain: nutrition will always be a hot topic. Diet trends and nutritional preferences are constantly changing, but dairy’s proven nutrition will always remain the same. Here are our top 5 picks for the most important nutrition research of 2019:

It’s important that teenage athletes ensure they’re eating a well-rounded and balanced diet. After all, nutrition is not only key for athletic performance, but proper nutrition promotes optimal growth – specifically in the peak years of adolescence. The nutrients in food provide the needed carbohydrates for working muscles; protein for growth, development and repair of muscles; and fats for energy, insulation and protection of organs.

With the growing number of blogs and articles popping up on the topic of how and what to feed kids, it can often be overwhelming as a parent to know what to read and what to believe – and then what to feed your kids.

Curious about what pro football players eat to keep them fueled to perform all season long? The answers are simple nutritious meals that you and your family may already be enjoying. We took a few pages out of the Dallas Cowboys’ nutrition playbook to share with you. You may discover that you already are eating like a pro and didn’t even know it. Check out the nutritious meals and snacks below.