Once in college, I was with a group of friends. One girl got very excited to tell us she had brought mint hot chocolate mix for a treat. The rude and sarcastic contingent of the group asked her why she didn’t just bring chocolate milk and toothpaste. And the next time we got together, that …
It’s finally March which means it is National Nutrition Month. Double hooray because it also means we are closer to spring. The theme for National Nutrition Month this year is Eat Right Bite by Bite. That’s easy to say, but is it easy to practice? It takes a little thought and planning, but it can …
What is your opinion on hard-boiled eggs? Growing up, I never cared for them much. In college, I rediscovered them somehow and was hooked. My husband won’t touch them. My kids were mildly interested when we were dyeing our Easter eggs, but quickly lost interest. If you are in the positive camp but are looking …
Earlier this year, a study challenged the long-held belief that eating a diet low in saturated fats was bad. Combining the results of many previous studies, it concluded that low consumption of saturated fats and high consumption of polyunsaturated fats (the current diet recommended by the American Heart Association) did not actually lower risk of …
Football season is here. My husband is in heaven for the next few months. Like all sports, I prefer watching football in person than on the television. But some good snacks always make me more inclined to watch a game. Chips and dip are a classic game day snack, but both can be overloaded with …
