February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to learn some new heart healthy habits! Our food choices play a big role in our heart health…. both now and in the future. Knowing what the “healthy” choice is can be tricky. Here are some food substitutions that make your heart happy!

Lately, fermentation has become a buzz word in the world of food and nutrition. When you hear the term “fermented foods” you may think of sauerkraut, yogurt, kimchi, some pickles, or sourdough bread and kombucha. But what does “fermented” even mean when it comes to food?

Looking to spice up your mealtimes? Dried herbs and spices add a ton of flavor to any meal. They are also easy to store, which means you can always have them on hand. Here are two examples of ways to incorporate dried herbs and spices into your next meal!

There’s a lot of pressure to accomplish big New Year’s Resolutions. Instead of focusing on one large goal, what if you broke down each month into a smaller goal?

Imagine you cooked way too much baked chicken, rice, and steamed broccoli for dinner on Monday. How do you spice up the leftovers so you don’t get bored by Tuesday?

What is sodium? Table salt–the most common form of salt–is a combination of sodium and chloride. It is used to preserve food and enhance flavor. Overeating foods with salt can increase your risk for high blood pressure and other diseases.

Did you know that 30-40% of the food grown in America is wasted? [1] That’s so much food! It’s awful to buy something and have it go to waste.

You’ve probably heard of the chicken sandwich war going on by now. People across the country are critiquing chicken sandwiches and taking sides—if they can get their hands on one. Well no need to wait in a drive-thru line only to be turned away when you find out that they already sold out.