Do you know what food label dates really mean? What do you do when you discover that the date on some of your canned goods has passed? Confusion over food label dates is a growing problem as consumers have become more aware of food safety. Unsure consumers end up throwing away perfectly good food and […]
Dust off Your Slow Cooker and Reap the Benefits
Planning dinner on your way home from work is never a good idea. I hate to admit how often I wait until someone asks- “What’s for dinner?” before I start thinking through the list of possibilities! While there may be plenty of quick and convenient options for dinner, hastily prepared food or grab-and-go meals are […]
Putting Halloween Candy into Perspective
So much candy! As a mother and registered dietitian nutritionist, I have always dreaded Halloween. Children and parents alike look forward to dressing in wacky costumes and scouring the neighborhood and business community for candy. For many children, the tradition of trick-or-treating and bringing home lots of candy is the best part of the Halloween […]