You Scream, I Scream: The Scoop on Balanced Ice Cream
It’s getting hot…real hot…the type of hot that allows you to fry eggs sunny-side-up on the sidewalk. When it gets this hot, nothing is sweeter than a heaping scoop of ice cream. But did you know that this frozen treat can also be nutritious?
Read MoreDive into Dairy
In recent years, dairy has been under scrutiny, and the role milk and dairy plays in our nutrition has begun to be questioned. All the confusion has led many to ditch cow’s milk all together and turn to plant milks such as almond, oat, cashew, pea, rice, soy, and pretty much any plant that liquid can be squeezed out of. In this article we will discuss what the research says about dairy and hopefully help you decide whether dairy deserves a place at your dinner table.
Read MoreBranch Out at Your Cookout
As the temperatures rise, the cover comes off𑁋the grill that is. Six out of 10 Americans own a grill which means there could be quite a few cookouts on your calendar this summer. Let’s [BB]Q up some ideas that will help to branch out at your cookouts this spring and summer.
Read MoreMinority Health Matters
In 2002, April was chosen as National Minority Health Month to highlight the disproportionate health outcomes of racial and ethnic minorities in America. Each annual observation is coupled with a theme, and this year has been dedicated to health literacy.
Read MoreMythbusters with Our GMM Dietitians
In a world plagued by diet culture, health fraud, and food trends, determining how to best achieve good nutrition can appear daunting. Romaine calm, your registered dietitian nutritionists have come to the rescue with the facts. You know what they say…evidence-based research is like kryptonite to false advertisement. Hear from our dietitians to debunk some of the most common nutrition and food misconceptions.
Read MoreSweet Tea, Succotash, and Soulful Hospitality: An Ode to Black American Cuisine
Black American cuisine stems from eating patterns of the rural South. With the Great Migration, this cuisine spanned throughout the rest of the United States getting more and more seasoned with each region. You know what they say: “All Southern food isn’t soul food, but all soul food is Southern food”. It isn’t the buttermilk biscuits or smoky collards that characterize soul food, but the traditions of a people that overcame adversity.
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