Nutrition Around the World: Puerto Rican Cuisine
Welcome back to the Nutrition Around the World series! We just wrapped up is Hispanic Heritage Month, but it's never too late to celebrate this rich cuisine! Today, we're exploring the cuisine of Puerto Rico-- a Caribbean island known for warm weather and even warmer people.
Read MoreVegetarian Awareness Month
Interested in turning a new leaf? Founded in 1977, Vegetarian Awareness Month is celebrated all of October. The purpose of this celebration is to raise awareness of the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle, and to promote the desirability and benefits of vegetarian practices.
Read MoreBrown Bag Makeover
We’re all familiar with those good ‘ole sack lunches. You know, the ones in the brown paper bag with the dry cheese sandwich, an apple, and a bag of potato chips? At least that’s how I remember them... Maybe your brown bag had more options. I sand-wish mine did! Either way, lunchtime is essential to get us through the day and a time we all should cherish, so it’s time to give those brown bags a makeover.
Read MoreBalanced Bites: Beach Day
Spring is long gone, we can sea clearly now the rain is gone. Beach season is officially here and we’re ready to tropic like it’s hot! As the sun begins to sizzle, your energy might start to fizzle! Keep reading to find out how to make a splash at your next day in the sand with our beachy keen recommendations.
Read MoreBeat the Heat with Cooling Foods
Summertime is on our minds...it’s time for sunshine and happy vibes! The National Weather Service predicts that Georgia is approaching the hottest part of the summer. When the temperatures get too hot to handle, stay hydrated and cool as a cucumber with the following foods for a sun-sational sea-sun.
Read MoreListen To Your Gut: Incorporating Probiotics & Prebiotics
May is National Digestive Diseases Awareness Month, so let's gut to the bottom of how to best support digestive health with probiotics and prebiotics. Collectively, there are 100 trillion good and bad bacteria that make up our gut microbiota. Sound a little scary? Well stomach your fears, because research supports incorporating probiotic and prebiotics regularly can increase and maintain the good bacteria.
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