By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD Have you made a New Year’s Resolution to improve your diet? While this can feel like a daunting task, thankfully there’s some new data to help you on your quest for better health. It turns out that it’s not just important to watch what you eat, but when you […]
Nutrition Blog
Stop the School Daze!
Hey moms and dads! It’s that time again, and back to school we go! Hopefully your kids are excited to put their thinking caps back on after a fun summer break and are getting ready for their new venture into a higher grade and reuniting with classmates. But remember, giving your students the best chance […]
Tomatoes: Planning Your Harvest
The peak season for tomatoes is fast approaching! If you are a home gardener like I am, you probably have been enjoying a delightful handful of cherry tomatoes and an occasional – much anticipated – slicing tomato that finally ripened on the vine. But as memory serves, it will soon be a challenge to simply […]
The Blender Blog
Recently a large portion of Oregon has experienced a climate of HOT HOT HOT! For me this brings to mind using smoothies to beat the heat. Smoothies come in all types and flavors and can be consumed year around. Basic varieties include fruit such as berries, bananas and oranges; ice cream and yogurt preparations, and […]
Strawberries! Every meal is an opportunity!
June is definitely the time to start enjoying fresh local strawberries in the Willamette Valley! Friends and family are seen hustling to nearby farmers markets and street-side fruit stands purchasing flats of these mouthwatering fresh berries, then racing home to make delicious jams, jellies and of course strawberry shortcake! But it doesn’t need to stop […]
