Nutrition 101

Treat Your Fruits and Veggies Right!

September 4, 2015 by SPE Certified

September is National Food Safety Month so let's use that as a reason to check the best ways to buy and store fruits and vegetables to avoid food-borne illnesses.

Treat Your Fruits and Veggies Right!

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Nutrition 101

Infographic: Nitrosamines

August 26, 2015 by SPE Certified

Curious about natural vs. synthetic nitrates and nitrites? In this infographic, we break down the facts about nitrates in our diets.

Infographic: Nitrosamines

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Nutrition 101

Savvy Consumer: How much do you really know about nitrates?

August 26, 2015 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

In this latest installment of our Savvy Consumer series, Kristy Del Coro breaks down the facts about nitrates and some of it may surprise you!

Savvy Consumer: How much do you really know about nitrates?

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Is all sugar created equal?

August 12, 2015 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

Does Added Sugar deserve a spot on the nutrition facts label? Allison Aaron gives the facts and SPE's take on added sugars.

Is all sugar created equal?

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Infographic: Sustainable Seafood

August 7, 2015 by SPE Certified

Confused about seafood? Here we cover how to get what's good and avoid what's not so good.

Infographic: Sustainable Seafood

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Recipes

Summer Squash Salad with Basil Oil and Lemon Ricotta

July 17, 2015 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Still want more zucchini recipes? Check out Kristy's Summer Squash Salad.

Summer Squash Salad with Basil Oil and Lemon Ricotta

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Recipes

Zucchini…it’s not just for bread anymore!

July 15, 2015 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Don't let that zucchini from your garden or CSA go to waste! Try these better-for-you Lemon Chia Zucchini muffins.

Zucchini…it’s not just for bread anymore!

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Throw a Better BBQ

June 23, 2015 by Laura Mahoney, Dietetic Intern

Hosting a BBQ doesn’t have to sabotage your plans for healthy eating. Check out these tips for a healthier, al fresco meal.

Throw a Better BBQ

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Recipes

Peach Chipotle BBQ Sauce

June 22, 2015 by Laura Mahoney, Dietetic Intern

Cut calories, salt and sugar with this delicious home-made BBQ from Dietetic Intern Laura Mahoney.

Peach Chipotle BBQ Sauce

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Recipes

Shrimp Saganaki

June 22, 2015 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Kristy Del Coro shares her healthier, more balanced take on Shrimp Saganaki.

Shrimp Saganaki

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