nutrition

Pears: A Nutritious Fall and Winter Fruit – Part II

By Sandra Gultry | January 29, 2017

Pear season is late fall into winter season.  As a fresh fruit, pears are often overlooked or saved for the special occasion tart or spot on the cheese platter.  Pears have nutritious benefits that deserve […]

Pears: A Nutritious Fall and Winter Fruit – Part I

By Sandra Gultry | January 14, 2017

Pear season is late fall into winter season.  As a fresh fruit, pears are often overlooked or saved for the special occasion tart or spot on the cheese platter.  Pears have nutritious benefits that deserve […]

HOLIDAY EATING

By Sandra Gultry | November 1, 2016

Not about what you “Can’t eat” The good news is, this holiday edition is not about what you “can’t eat” or “shouldn’t eat” during this time of the year. This holiday edition IS about: 1. […]

What’s the Deal with MSG?

By Sandra Gultry | July 12, 2016

Most of us are familiar with four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter. There is one more ‘Umami’. Pronounced oo-mom-me. Umami means ‘delicious’ in Japanese. Where did Umami come from? It begins with Glutamate […]

The Alkaline Diet: Does PH affect Health and Wellness?

By Sandra Gultry | June 13, 2016

What is “The Alkaline Diet” anyone? Is the any validity in the “Acid-Alkaline” balance? In a nutshell, the Alkaline Diet promotes fruits and vegetables (alkaline foods) and discourages meat, dairy and processed foods (acidic foods).  […]

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

By Sandra Gultry | May 7, 2016

Do you think you have a Milk Allergy? Do you think you have a Milk Intolerance? What’s the difference??? A milk allergy is a negative response to the protein in milk. A milk allergy is […]

Lifestyle Changes

By Sandra Gultry | May 1, 2015

Changing your lifestyle and eating habits is not always an easy task.  Here are a EASY few tips to help get your started: Make gradual changes by setting short-term and reward yourself with things other […]

Eating Right does not have to be Complicated…

By Sandra Gultry | April 1, 2015

Begin by gradually incorporating a healthy eating plan into your daily routine.  A few tips to help get you started: Emphasize fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free milk and other dairy products Include […]

Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle

By Sandra Gultry | March 2, 2015

March is National Nutrition Month In celebration of 2015 National Nutrition Month theme, “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”, Registered Dietitians near and far are encouraging everyone to adopt eating and physical activity plans that are […]