Recipes

Recipe: Hearty Three Grain Salad with Carrots, Apples and Greens

November 3, 2016 by Lauren Woodbridge, Intern

Inspired by the ingredients at a local farmer's market, Intern Lauren Woodbridge created this versatile and delicious grain salad with apples, carrots and wilted greens.

Recipe: Hearty Three Grain Salad with Carrots, Apples and Greens

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Trend Watch: Infrared Saunas and Vinegar Tonics

October 25, 2016 by Lauren Woodbridge, Intern

Curious about saunas and cider? Intern Lauren Woodbridge talks about her experience at an infrared sauna and the invigorating apple cider vinegar that went along with it!

Trend Watch: Infrared Saunas and Vinegar Tonics

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Recipes

Recipe: Apple Spice Muffins

October 25, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Kristy wraps up the Fall flavors and ingredients we in her Apple Spice Muffin recipe.

Recipe: Apple Spice Muffins

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News Commentary

Sharpen Those Pencils…It’s Time to Redefine Healthy!

October 25, 2016 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

In her latest blog, Allison covers how the FDA has recently taken on the challenge to define the term "healthy." You may be surprised what sparked the action!

Sharpen Those Pencils…It’s Time to Redefine Healthy!

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Nutrition 101

Are Plant-based Alternatives to Meat Actually Good For You?

October 10, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

As more and more people shift away from meat and more towards plant-based diets, the food industry is catching on and flooding the market with “alternative proteins”. The assumption by many is that these products are both better for us and better for the planet but does that really hold true?

Are Plant-based Alternatives to Meat Actually Good For You?

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Nutrition 101

Is Celiac Disease On the Rise?

September 20, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Does it seem like more and more people are going gluten-free? Kristy Del Coro discusses recent research that tried to understand why this may be.

Is Celiac Disease On the Rise?

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Oyster Crabs: Weird or Lucky?

September 20, 2016 by Lauren Woodbridge, Intern

Growing up, my dad and uncle were always on the prowl for $1 oyster happy hours, typically $3 a piece, so anytime I see it on the chalkboard outside of a restaurant it makes me really happy.…

Oyster Crabs: Weird or Lucky?

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Recipes

Recipe: Grilled Peaches With Vanilla Yogurt and Candied Almonds

September 12, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

As summer comes to an end peaches are still at their peak. Kristy shares a light, refreshing end-of-summer dessert that can be whipped up in no time whether making dessert for two or hosting that last BBQ bash.

Recipe: Grilled Peaches With Vanilla Yogurt and Candied Almonds

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Nutrition 101

Added Sugar in Children’s Diets: New Recommendations from the AHA

August 31, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Sugars are getting plenty of press lately and most recently, the American Heart Association has presented new recommendations for added sugar for kids. Kristy Del Coro discusses the guidelines and how you can tell if a food has added sugars.

Added Sugar in Children’s Diets: New Recommendations from the AHA

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New York State Now Certifies Locally Grown Products

August 23, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Kristy has all the details on a new certification program for fruit and vegetable growers in New York State.

New York State Now Certifies Locally Grown Products

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