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Seasonal Eats Made Simple: Root Vegetables and Budget-Friendly Winter Recipes

Explore the versatility of root vegetables this December. Learn about their nutritional benefits, seasonal availability, and budget-friendly recipes to warm up your winter meals. As winter settles in, it’s time to embrace the bounty of seasonal produce, especially...

Gratitude in Practice: Rethinking Thanksgiving Traditions with Compassion

Explore the complexities of Thanksgiving with a thoughtful reflection on gratitude, historical context, and inclusivity. Discover how to celebrate with mindfulness and compassion. Thanksgiving is often seen as a time to gather with loved ones, share a delicious meal,...

Reducing Neurodegenerative Risk Through Nutrition and Lifestyle

Discover how factors like diet, physical activity, gut health, sleep, and stress influence neurodegenerative disease risk. Learn practical wellness tips to support brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other disorders. Have you ever walked...
Personalizing Your Plate on a Budget

Personalizing Your Plate on a Budget

By Lori Marshall, BS, NDTR, Dietetic Intern March is National Nutrition Month and the theme is Personalize Your Plate. As a future dietitian, I support starting with the basics: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seafood twice a week, eating breakfast, exploring...