April is National Garlic Month, and our Registered Dietitian has several reasons for you to celebrate. Garlic is very versatile, which makes it an easy and inexpensive addition to lots of dishes. Garlic is heart healthy because it reduces the risk of heart disease, and it’s antioxidant properties reduce the chance of getting colds and the flu. Additionally, it’s a
Our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, discusses MyPlate and how to use it for a nutritious diet. March is National Nutrition Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about how to build a nutritious diet. You’ve probably heard about the food pyramid, but it can get difficult to translate what a typical meal should look like based on the food
Wednesday, February 17, is National Cabbage Day! Cabbage is a filling, versatile vegetable. The St. Louis Area Foodbank distributed around 500,000 lbs. of fresh cabbage last year to families in need. Cabbage contains nutrients that help support digestion and heart health – a perfect vegetable to eat during Heart Month! Our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, put together a coleslaw recipe that’s
February is American Heart Month We have some easy tips to take care of your heart put together by our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall. Some simple substitutions and additions to your diet can go a long way in preventing heart disease. This month, try the delicious salmon recipe we suggest at the bottom of the blog, do some cardio exercises,
Sunday, January 24th, is National Peanut Butter Day! There are lots of reasons to celebrate, especially since peanut butter is a great item to donate for families in need. Peanut Butter is easy to store, which makes distributing it easier. Our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, put together a list of reasons peanut butter is a healthy supplement to your diet:
Wednesday, January 6th, is National Bean Day! Beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and they’re very versatile, so it’s easy to find a way to include them in your diet. A convenient way to incorporate beans in your meals is to use canned beans because most are ready-to-use or just require heating. However, canned beans can be
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed after planning a whole Thanksgiving meal, then this easy dessert will save you time and stress. This pumpkin pie parfait has all of the flavor and nostalgia of a pumpkin pie with less fat and less time spent in the kitchen. Kelly Hall, our Registered Dietitian, demonstrates how easy it is to put this dessert
Lucky’s Market will be donating 10% of the proceeds of its private label items to the St. Louis Area Foodbank By purchasing Lucky’s Market black label items for your everyday grocery needs, you’ll be giving back to families in need in your community. On Saturday, November 21, double your impact by stopping by the Lucky’s Market Rock Hill location. The Riverfront Times
Friday, October 16, is World Food Day, a day to stand together against world hunger. Our Dietitian, Kelly Hall, has put together some simple recipes from around the world for you to try. All over the world, people will be taking action against hunger on World Food Day. Even in St. Louis, people will be working together to package meals
For National Rice Month, we’re sharing an easy rice and black beans recipe. This recipe is great for a side dish, and by adding a protein, it works well as a main dish, too. (Try it with chicken or sausage!) Another great thing about this recipe is that it’s easily modified- you can add your favorite vegetables or proteins to