Cooking Matters

Written by: Hannah Doerr Making a smoothie can be a fantastic way to meet our daily fruit and vegetable goals. Smoothies are easily customizable to your preferences and what ingredients…

Written by: Chelsea Hansen Most people know that calcium is an important nutrient to keep us strong. Not only is it essential for our bones and teeth, but calcium also…

Written by Olivia Barrera It’s that time of year again when we are revitalized and optimistic for a new year! Look ahead for healthy new year’s resolutions that you can…

Written by Selena Goss Whenever you ask someone what their favorite vegetable is we usually get the fan favorites broccoli, tomatoes, or potatoes. Recently as an ice breaker, I was…

Written by: Jessica Kluz When we think of Vitamin D, some things that may come to mind are summer, sunshine, and spending time outside (hopefully with sunscreen!). We can get…

Written by: Alex Slater Now that the fall season is here, we can transition from summer fun to cooler weather activities.  Fall presents us with many family-fun outings, and just…

Written by: Alex Slater As we transition from summer to fall and we think about the seasons changing, there are some fall fruits and veggies that you may begin to…

Written By: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Physical activity is important for children and adults of all ages. Being active as a family can benefit everyone. Adults need…

Written by: American Dietetic Association It has never been easy to sort through the facts and fallacies about food; and marketing ploys, clever phrases, wishful thinking, pseudo-science, media hype and…

Authored by: American Dietetic Association staff registered dietitians. Source: Finding Your Way to a Healthier You, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U. S. Department of Agriculture. You probably…