Water makes up approximately 60% of our body weight. It plays many crucial roles in the body, from the detoxification of organs to the absorption of nutrients. Since our body requires water to function properly, the lack of water can … Continue reading
Watermelons are a wonderful summertime treat. When you pick a winner, nothing beats the sweet juicy taste of cold, red, watermelon bites. With only 25 calories per serving of half a cup, you can go wild and have seconds or … Continue reading
This is a guest blog post by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD I really didn’t want to be That Mom. You know who I mean. But the soccer snacks drove me over the edge. Let me tell you about soccer. The … Continue reading
![Athenos Feta Cheese [Inside the Label] + Bonus Recipe](http://www.fooducate.com/blog/wp-content/media/Athenos_Feta_Cheese.jpg "Athenos Feta Cheese [Inside the Label] + Bonus Recipe")
Feta cheese, of Greek origin, is a white crumbly and rindless cheese. It is traditionally made from sheep or goat milk and has a rich tangy flavor. In the US, Feta cheese is made from cow’s milk and while still … Continue reading
A short blog post today – heading out to the beach with the kids for some fun in the sun before the school year begins. Kids get very hungry swimming and building sandcastles, but the sand and the heat make … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia The DivineCaroline site has a delicious list of cheap healthy foods, proving you don’t need to be rich to eat nutritiously. From the divine: Food prices are climbing, and some might be looking to fast foods and … Continue reading
Prevention’s Nutrition Blog provides great tips for choosing ripe fruit at the market. Here’s what they recommend for melons: Cantaloupes are very delicate so inspect them carefully for tears, bruises or mushy spots. Next, keep in mind that ripe melons … Continue reading