Family Fun in the Kitchen

One of the TV shows that my family all enjoys watching together is a show called Chopped on the Food Network.  If you have never seen it before, they start out with 4 chefs and each chef gets a basket full of mystery ingredients.  There is an appetizer, entrée and dessert round and one chef […]

What’s Sugar Got to Do With It?

Some people call diabetes, sugar – as in, “I have a touch of sugar” or “I lost my leg to the sugar.” I think the reference to sugar is easier to process than the more formal term—diabetes. Either way, diabetes, or “the sugar,” is heavily entwined in weight management. Although I have always struggled with […]

One Week Until the Holiday Challenge!

One week until the start of the 10th annual Holiday Challenge! Looking for a little extra support over the holidays? Join us as we eat smart and move more throughout the hectic holiday season. The Holiday Challenge is a free seven-week program available for anyone over 18. The Holiday Challenge runs from November 16th through December […]

Healthy Food Costs vs Unhealthy Food Costs

According to a new study by The Center for Science and Public Interest, healthy food options do not cost more than unhealthy food options. Fruits and vegetables are nutritious AND affordable. Most Americans do not eat the recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables and one reason for this is because of the belief that fruits and vegetables are more […]

Tomat-oh-yeah!

I am not sure if anyone else is a morning person, but if someone described me, they would definitely describe me as an “early bird.” Even though I try to sleep in on the weekends, and by sleeping in I mean 8:30am or so, I try to pack my day with memorable activities and if […]

Recording: Just a Spoonful of SUGAR Webinar

Dr. Carolyn Dunn, Professor and Nutrition Specialist from NC State University, presented on hidden sugars, health implications, and how to avoid consuming too much. Below is the recording of the webinar, just click the link below and type your first name AND email address under “Guest”, click “Join Session Now” and choose a format to view. […]