The Front Sells it. The Back Tells You What’s in It!
THE FRONT SELLS IT. THE BACK TELLS YOU WHAT’S IN IT. By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Food packages are designed to get our attention. Words like “natural,” “healthy,” “high protein” and “made with whole grains” may sound impressive—but turn the package over before you decide. When buying packaged foods for yourself and your family, read both […]
STAY STEADY, STAY STRONG: Why Balance Training Matters as We Age
STAY STEADY, STAY STRONG: Why Balance Training Matters as We Age By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a 76 year old, one of my daily struggles is balance. I notice it more when I am going up and down stairs especially when I am going to my grandkids sporting events and there is no arm rail […]
Food, Inflammation & Arthritis: What You Eat Matters
Food, Inflammation & Arthritis: What You Eat Matters By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. I had already been a runner for many years when symptoms of psoriatic arthritis began to appear. I remember developing terrible pain in one of my toes that felt almost as if I had broken it. I also experienced painful swelling in my […]
Read Today, Grow Tomorrow: Why Reading to Children Early Matters
Read Today, Grow Tomorrow: Why Reading to Children Early Matters By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. When we think about helping children grow up healthy, we often think about nutritious food, physical activity and plenty of sleep. But there’s another important way we can help children develop from the very beginning: Read to them. You don’t have […]
Harvest to Hallways: Bringing REAL Food Back to School Lunch: 10 Things Parents Should Know About the REAL FOOD School Lunch
Harvest to Hallways: Bringing REAL Food Back to School Lunch 10 Things Parents Should Know About the REAL FOOD School Lunch By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. What if improving school lunch could do two things at once—help our children eat healthier food and help American farmers and ranchers? That is the idea behind the new Harvest […]
Healthy Habits, Healthier Joints: Part 1
Healthy Habits, Healthier Joints: Part 1 By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. In my twenties, I was diagnosed with psoriasis, and in my late thirties, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. There is a history of these conditions on my father’s side of the family, so genetics likely played a role. By the time I was diagnosed […]
Proper Storage of Fresh Foods Can Help Extend Your Family’s Food Budget
Proper Storage of Fresh Foods Can Help Extend Your Family’s Food Budget By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. With today’s grocery prices, throwing away spoiled food is like throwing away money. Buying nutritious food is only the first step. How you store that food matters, too. Proper storage of fresh produce, dairy products, meat and poultry can […]
Dietary Fiber: The Powerful Nutrient Most Americans Need More Of
Dietary Fiber: The Powerful Nutrient Most Americans Need More Of By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. When people think about dietary fiber, they often think about one thing: preventing constipation. But fiber does much more than keep you regular. Dietary fiber can influence your gut microbiome, cholesterol, blood glucose, appetite, heart health and colon health. And unlike […]
Should You Stop Drinking Alcohol to Reduce Your Cancer Risk?
Should You Stop Drinking Alcohol to Reduce Your Cancer Risk? By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. For years, Americans were told that “moderate” alcohol consumption could fit into a healthy lifestyle. But our understanding of alcohol and health—particularly cancer risk—has changed. With new federal dietary guidance urging Americans to consume less alcohol, and growing evidence linking alcohol […]
Cooking for Busy Grandkids when Grandparenting is a Challenge but…Where there is a will there is a Way
Cooking for Busy Grandkids when Grandparenting is a Challenge but…Where There is a Will There is a Way By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Last week, while I was on grandparenting duty, I decided I was going to create and cook some healthy meals for my grandchildren. My son’s family has seven children, but only two are […]