Nutrition Education Blog

Iron: An Essential Nutrient

By Sarah-Grace Motley | July 16, 2024

By: Hannah Doerr – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team                Iron is an essential nutrient for our bodies. Most of the iron in our body is found in a protein called hemoglobin,…

Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer

By Sarah-Grace Motley | July 2, 2024

Up to 60% of our bodies are made up of water! Although the amount of water we should each be consuming in a day will vary depending on person, age,…

Protein Power: Preparing and Incorporating Proteins into Your Daily Meals

By Sarah-Grace Motley | June 18, 2024

By: Izzah Siddiqui – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Proteins are an essential part of a balanced and satisfying meal. Here are some strategies and tips for prepping and incorporating proteins like…

Boosting Brain Health

By Sarah-Grace Motley | June 4, 2024

By: Laura Ritacco, RDN – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Disclaimer: The following content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not substitute the advice of your medical professional. Always…

Reducing Added Sugar with Healthy Drink Swaps

By Sarah-Grace Motley | June 4, 2024

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Consuming added sugars in your diet can lead to dangerous health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Added sugars can be found…

Eating Smart When Eating Out

By Sarah-Grace Motley | May 21, 2024

Eating out is a popular way for socializing with our friends and family. Also, many people chose to eat out when they may not have time to cook for the…

Pruning Tomato Plants

By Sarah-Grace Motley | May 14, 2024

By Olivia Barrera – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Growing your own tomatoes is one way to savor the flavor of a Michigan summer. Home grown, vine ripened tomatoes are savory, sweet,…

Choose the Farmer’s Market this Season!

By Sarah-Grace Motley | May 7, 2024

With the return of the warm weather, farmer’s markets are also returning. Here in Metro Detroit, there is an abundance of markets all around. There are some great reasons why…

Food Dates and Safety 

By Sarah-Grace Motley | May 1, 2024

By Laura Ritacco, RDN and Klair Urbin – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team  We’ve all seen them on packages at the grocery store: Use-by, best- by, and sell-by dates. But have…

Choosing Canned Foods: Nutrition Meets Convenience  

By Sarah-Grace Motley | April 25, 2024

By Klair Urbin – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team  There is a common misconception that canned food is always less healthy than fresh fruits and vegetables. This comes from the fact…

Nutrition Education Blog

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Food Safety

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