Spring into March by choosing plants whenever possible! Plant based diets have been rising in popularity over the past few years, even among carnivores.

Budgeting for food is an important component of financial management.

National Nutrition Month is a yearly campaign that takes place during March dedicated to promote the importance of nutritious meals and physical activity in order to improve overall health and to reduce chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

When shopping for food, look for whole foods; food the way it comes from the earth (think fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, peas and lentils, unsweetened dairy products and fresh meats).

Medieval physicians warned they caused insanity, epilepsy and angry moods. Renaissance herbalists promoted them as aphrodisiacs. Nineteenth-century Europeans, thinking the fruit looked like goose eggs, named them eggplants.

Salad greens, kale, and spinach are rich in Vitamins A, C, E, and K and Broccoli, bok choy, and mustard are also rich in B-vitamins

Sometimes, having a busy schedule can make it difficult for us to make time to cook and to prepare our meals.

Recipes to try this Spring

Health is enhanced by foods that contain a balance of nutrients and include dietary fiber, unsaturated fats and very little added salt or sugar. 

November is the official start of the holiday season and the beginning of menu planning and preparations for holiday dinner of various sizes.

Whether hosting or attending, many holiday dishes are not intuitive to prepare. Food safety is an important key quality when meal planning, preparing, and storing all items on the menu and is crucial to remember both when initially cooking dishes as well as when re-heating to create leftover dishes!