nutrition facts

National Nutrition Month® 2014: “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right”

I’m a nutrition consultant for various food and beverage companies, but my opinions are my own. It’s March, and you know what that means. It’s National Nutrition Month®! As in years past, I want to share with you this year’s National Nutrition Month® (NNM) theme and remind you of some of the great things about registered dietitians and what we can…

What Are Swiss Chard and Garlic Scapes?

Yesterday I shared with you a recipe for Swiss Chard and Green Bean Stew. Some of the ingredients in this recipe are not the most widely used or well-known. Here is some information about two of the ingredients, including what they are, their nutritional benefits, and how they can be used. Swiss Chard What is it? Swiss chard is a…