As the temperatures climb, it’s crucial to find ways to stay cool and nourished during the scorching late-summer months. Focusing on nutrition year-round aids in maintaining overall health, managing treatment-related side effects, and supporting the body's everyday...
If you are one of the many cancer patients who report feeling fatigued, you’re not alone. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is the most common side effect of cancer treatment with 80% of patients reporting fatigue while receiving chemotherapy or...
When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, a little planning goes a long way! Meal planning and preparation can save you time, money, and stress, while decrease food waste and minimize those last minute, “What should I eat!?” moments. From choosing weekly menus to...
Between the months of May and September, it’s difficult to flip through any food or cooking magazine without being lured by the picture-perfect char marks on a mouth-watering grill recipe. Grilling is more than a favorite summer pastime, but also a deliciously healthy...
It’s Pantry Purge Time! When I open my pantry and am immediately met with chaos, I know it’s time for a refresh. Once a year (usually during my household “spring cleaning”) I’ll dive in and do a full clean out/reorganization. A tidy pantry not only means less stress,...
Every day we talk with our members about the benefit of adding more fruits and veggies to our meals and snacks. Well, for the same reasons, those healthy additions can also serve our furry friends! So don’t just slice up those carrots or apples for Fido, try whipping...
How many plastic bags do you use per week? Or per month? How about per year? Just an estimate? Not sure? Well, on average Americans use 365 plastic bags per person per year. It takes 1,000 years for a plastic bag to degrade in landfill and they don’t break down...
How many times have you stared at the date stamped on your can of beans or package of rice and wondered, “What does ‘best by’ mean and do my beans know it’s 29 days past this date?!” Well, this happens to me often and I end up tossing food that is actually safe to...
You may have heard of the term “composting” before, or you may be a total newbie to the subject. In essence, composting is the act of recycling your leftover food scraps to create a nourishing fertilizer mix for future plants. But how, exactly, does that work? Over...
Sustainability is the concept of promoting a thriving, healthful future for what’s ahead. As the Nutrition Team, we often refer to our lifestyle choices as ones that we want to make “sustainable.” We want to promote the ultimate goal of finding a lifestyle pattern...
Ever feel like your fruits and veggies spoil before you can enjoy them? Or maybe they aren’t as flavorful as you expected? It could be the way you’re storing them. Here are some simple ways to get the most out of your fruits and vegetables! Let Your Produce to Breathe...
When you have cancer, it is important to empower yourself, body, mind, and spirit, with the tools that can help you navigate your diagnosis. Integrative or complementary medicine includes a range of mind-body tools that work in conjunction with standard medical...