Nutrition

Share on PinterestWelcome to the Sustainable Table! Like any good dinner table, it’s a place to gather ’round, share stories, and pile your plate high — though, in this case, the main dish is sustainability, the sides are changes you want to see in the world, and the ingredients are...

Share on PinterestThese days, it’s understandable if making elaborate (and delicious! and healthy!) meals is the last thing on your mind. Maybe the COVID-19 pandemic has you working a stressful job from home with kids squabbling in the background. Or maybe financial strain, an uncertain future, and lack of social...

Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil made from the fruit of the Elaeis Guineensis tree, a palm tree native to parts of Africa. There’s a good chance that you’ve eaten palm oil or used products made with it. It’s used for cooking and as an ingredient in foods...

If you’re concerned about the environment, you may wonder whether to continue eating meat. Food production has environmental impacts because it uses water and land. Therefore, eating foods that are made with fewer resources (and don’t significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions) is often said to be better for the...

Approximately 60% of all plastics produced worldwide are used for food packaging (1).That means that of the 380 million metric tons of plastics produced in 2015, 228 million metric tons were food packaging alone (1, 2).Due to the environmental and human health effects of nondegradable plastic packaging, many people are...

It’s common to feel rushed at dinnertime and opt for easy options, such as fast food or frozen meals, even if you’re sharing a meal with just one other person — such as a partner, child, friend, or parent.If you crave variety and want to spice up your routine, plenty...

Meal prepping is the concept of preparing whole meals or dishes ahead of schedule.It’s particularly popular amongst busy people because it can save a lot of time. Having pre-prepared meals on hand can also reduce portion size and help you reach your nutrition goals. This way, you’ll avoid unhealthy options...

When you’re working from home, it’s easy to fall into a rut when it comes to lunch options. Preparing the same easy meals day after day can lead to boredom. Plus, relying on takeout isn’t always the most affordable or healthiest option.Fortunately, various tasty and nutritious work-from-home (WFH) lunch recipes...

Processed food is any food item that has been canned, cooked, frozen, pasteurized, or packaged. You can enjoy many processed foods, including canned vegetables, frozen fruits, and pasteurized dairy products, as part of a healthy diet. However, some highly processed items are loaded with salt, sugar, additives, and preservatives, which...

Your brain is kind of a big deal.As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel, and think.That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition.The foods you eat play...

As a dietitian, I am well aware that grocery shopping can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience for many people. For example, many of my patients don’t know where to begin when in the grocery store and aren’t sure which foods to add to their cart. Plus, with seemingly endless...

You may think that preparing healthy, delicious dinners at home is a complicated process, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. Even though I love food and enjoy cooking, I like to keep it simple when it comes to mealtime. This means choosing recipes that...

Are you trying to eat healthier but having difficulty getting the whole family on board? If so, you’re not alone. As a registered dietitian, I’m acutely aware of the challenges that families face. From stress and busy work schedules to budget constraints and limited food accessibility, many obstacles can get...

Depending on whom you ask, “healthy eating” may take any number of forms. It seems that everyone, including healthcare professionals, wellness influencers, coworkers, and family members, has an opinion on the healthiest way to eat.Plus, nutrition articles that you read online can be downright confusing with their contradictory — and...

If you’ve ever stopped by your neighborhood farmers market, the bountiful bunches of kale, locally crafted cheeses, seasonal fruits, and freshly baked bread are all results of a local food economy.Eating local means enjoying more locally grown produce and other foods from farmers and producers in your community.Several benefits come...

Composting is a process by which organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, decomposes into soil.It’s a great way to recycle scraps from your yard and kitchen while also enriching the soil in your garden, improving water retention, and protecting against erosion.Although it may sound complicated, composting is very...

Culture refers to the ideas, customs, and behaviors of a group of people or a society (1).It influences just about everything you do — the way you speak, the foods you eat, what you consider to be right or wrong, your religious and spiritual practices, and even your perspective of...

For many people, the coronavirus pandemic introduced a brand new set of challenges most of us haven’t ever faced.It uprooted usual routines, induced stress and anxiety, and forced people out of their comfort zones, all of which may lead to changes in overall health. Recently though, vaccines are being administered,...

Let’s face it — there’s an overwhelming amount of information on the Internet about how to quickly shed pounds and get in shape.If you’re looking for the best tips on how to lose weight and keep it off, this seemingly endless amount of advice can be overwhelming and confusing.From the...

The Flexitarian Diet is a style of eating that encourages mostly plant-based foods while allowing meat and other animal products in moderation. It’s more flexible than fully vegetarian or vegan diets.If you’re looking to add more plant foods to your diet but don’t want to completely cut out meat, going...