by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Dec 10, 2017 | Nutrition/ Wellness
Wowza! According to the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), the average American consumes more than 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day! That’s much more than the recommended 12 teaspoons per 2000 calorie diet. Obesity is an epidemic plaguing many Americans....
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Nov 10, 2017 | Nutrition/ Wellness
Salads have a long time reputation for being healthful and satisfying. Many times people load their salads with various ingredients that result in a meal over 1,000 calories and 80 grams of fat. There are lots of fixings that can actually sabotage that healthy meal....
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Oct 6, 2017 | Nutrition/ Wellness
I’m a big foodie and especially love this time of year as fall brings about a ton of healthful, delicious food favorites. When I think fall, I think pumpkin! Of course ’tis the season for pumpkin picking, but not a requirement since a quick trip to the supermarket can...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Sep 20, 2017 | Nutrition/ Wellness
When choosing bread, opt for whole grain. Whole grains contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other health-protective components. Strong evidence of protective health benefits have been shown for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes,...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Sep 13, 2017 | Nutrition/ Wellness
It’s that time of the year again, when the high-fashion trend dictates the unspoken rule, Don’t wear white after Labor Day!” But has anyone ever said, “Don’t eat white foods?” Well, actually, they have! Usually “eat the rainbow” accompanies the advice don’t eat white...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jul 12, 2017 | Nutrition/ Wellness
Lettuce? Yup, I said lettuce! Have you noticed ’tis the season (spring to early summer) for lettuce? Lots of different types and each offers different vitamins and minerals along with cancer-fighting agents. But are you tired of that same old salad? Let us not...
