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Dec 19, 20222 min read

Healthy Meal Ideas for Kids!

Healthy meal ideas for kids Eating a variety of food makes our dishes flavorful and colorful. It also helps to balance a healthy...

Allen Rong, Dietetic Intern

Nov 1, 20223 min read

November: National Diabetes Month

Introduction November is National Diabetes Month! According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020, a total of 34.2 million...

Shveta Rana,

Oct 26, 20222 min read

Eating on a Budget!

COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we shop, cook, and interact. Many of us are living on a budget and looking for ways to reduce...

Food allergies, sensitivities & intolerances

Shveta Rana,

Sep 15, 20223 min read

Food allergies, sensitivities & intolerances

Food allergies are a concern for most parents as the risks of exposure to an allergen can be fatal but are often misunderstood. Food...

Allen Rong, Dietetic Intern

Aug 22, 20222 min read

Plant Based Diet 101

Plant Based Diet 101 Many Americans like to argue which diet is truly the best for all. There may not be one diet that fits all,...

Ashley Chong

Aug 17, 20223 min read

Motivate Your Children to Be Active!

Motivate Your Children to Be Active Childhood sets the foundation for a child’s health and adulthood. A child who is active will be able...

Alexis Shamailov

Aug 10, 20224 min read

Lactose Intolerance

Did you know that over one third of Americans are lactose intolerant? On the other hand, under 2% of American adults have a milk allergy....

Stella Grill-DuBois

Jan 13, 20223 min read

How to Fight Food Waste

Did you know that every year, about a third of the United States food supply is wasted? Almost a quarter of wasted food is wasted in...

Dominika Tomczyk, Dietetic Intern

Dec 29, 20212 min read

Surprising Ways to Use Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is not only the higher protein, the thicker counterpart of regular yogurt, it also makes for the perfect healthy base for a...

Miriam Van Harn, Dietetic Intern

Dec 22, 20213 min read

The Lowdown on Non-dairy Beverages

Non-dairy beverages are becoming increasingly popular among those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance, following plant-based...

Josephine Katobo, Dietetic Intern

Dec 15, 20212 min read

What Are Antioxidants Anyway?

Antioxidants have gained popularity in recent years. Chances are that you’ve heard about them, and you are aware that they are associated...

Shveta Rana,

Aug 25, 20212 min read

Eating Healthy On the Go

Making nutritious choices isn’t always easy. Whether you are in the middle of a busy workday or on a trip, sometimes stopping for a snack...

Shirley Li, Dietetic Intern

May 17, 20212 min read

All About Probiotics

You may have heard or seen probiotic supplements in the news or at your local grocery store but essential information of this amazing...

Young Children's Mental Health and Coping During Pandemic

Aika Jones, LMSW

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Young Children's Mental Health and Coping During Pandemic

Parents and children are experiencing a greater level of anxiety and stress during pandemic. We feel nervous about contracting...

Ashley Chong, Dietetic Intern

Feb 12, 20213 min read

Lunar New Year Traditions

This year, the Lunar New Year falls on February 12, 2021, and according to the Chinese calendar, it is the year of the Ox. Lunar New Year...

Rachel Kim, Dietetic Intern

Jan 28, 20214 min read

How to Set SMART Goals and Achieve Them

With 2021 around the corner, you may already be thinking about some of the goals you want to set in the new year. Maybe you plan on...

Josephine Katobo, Dietetic Intern

Dec 17, 20202 min read

What Oil Should I Use?

Does the sight of all different kinds of oil arranged on a grocery aisle leave you with the overwhelming challenge of deciding which oil...

Kiersten Plut, Dietetic Intern

Dec 9, 20203 min read

Ways to Get Kids to Love Vegetables

Vegetables are an important part of a growing child’s diet. According to the MyPlate graphic from the USDA, children need 1 to 3 cups of...

Allen Rong, Dietetic Intern

Dec 7, 20202 min read

The Importance of Fiber in Your Diet

Nutrition labels are on almost every food product we buy, but when was the last time you’ve looked at fiber on the label? Fiber is a...

Dominika Tomczyk, Dietetic Intern

Nov 23, 20203 min read

Should You Eat a Bedtime Snack?

It’s finally time to bust a myth that we've been losing sleep over, tossing and turning in bed with a growling stomach, convinced that if...