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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

During National Breastfeeding Awareness month we are here to give you a quick overview on what to expect if you choose to breastfeed.

Baby Formula Shortage

With the shortages affecting parents everywhere, it's essential to understand how to navigate this issue safely.

Six Meal Prep Tips

Even if nutrition is a priority, sometimes we just don’t want (or can’t!) spend lots of time in the kitchen. Our RDs share some tips!

Incorporating More Plants into Your Diet

There are numerous benefits to eating more plants, even if you still consume animal products. Learn how to incorporate more into your diet.

Healthy and Easy Pantry Meals

Our dietitians share some tips on how to prepare a quick and healthy meal from the food in your pantry.

Alternatives for Dairy Products - How Do They Size Up?

We explore how dairy alternatives size up nutritionally to the real thing.

Calcium from Dairy: Why is Dairy the Cornerstone of Calcium Rich Foods?

Dairy is a nutrient dense food: protein, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium, some b-vitamins (4 of them), phosphorus, etc.

Naturally Occurring vs. Added Sugar in Dairy Products

Understanding the difference between naturally occurring vs. added sugar in dairy products.

Heart Disease & Women: The Silent Killer

In February we celebrated “Go Red Day for Women” which is the American Heart Association’s awareness campaign for the impact of heart...

Social Ecological Model and Relationships to Food

Another way of looking at the individual is through the lens of the social ecological model, which looks at various levels of influence.