Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist “PUT YOUR BEST FORK FORWARD”. Parents this month teach good nutrition to your children, one fork bite at a time. Set healthy examples […]
Nutrition Tips
Iron Sources for Good Health
by Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist There are two types of dietary iron; heme and non-heme iron. Heme iron is found naturally in animal products such as red […]
How to Help Cut Sodium (salt) in Your Diet
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist How to Help Cut Sodium (salt) in Your Diet Prepare foods at home where you can control the amount of salt that is […]
Dairy-free Alternatives to Using Milk in Recipes
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dairy-free Alternatives to Using Milk in Recipes Lactose intolerance is very common. About 75% of the world’s population, including 25% of the U.S. […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! – Healthy Sweetheart Recipe
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Is your sweetheart watching calories, or following a heart-healthy diet plan? If so, try this delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Really! The zucchini flavor […]
Is Dark Chocolate Good for You?
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Current research indicates dark chocolate may help protect against cardiovascular disease. Chocolate is made from the cocoa bean, which is rich in a […]
The Best Vegetables to Purchase January – March
The Best Vegetables to Purchase January – March At Market Basket, look for these vegetables in season now through March: beets, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, arugula, greens, kale, lettuces, […]
Foods to Fight Disease
Foods to Fight Disease Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Eat foods containing plenty of vitamins and minerals, and help defend against flu season and germs. This delicious Chicken […]
What’s the Right Portion?
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist What’s the Right Portion? “When I see the serving size on the label, should I eat this amount of food?” For example, on […]
Stretch Your Calories, Not Your Waist
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Learn to stretch calories by eating plenty of vegetables! Because vegetables are low in calories, and high in fiber (helps you feel full) […]