Sponsored by the Midwest Dairy Council Football season has arrived and soccer is in full swing! Feeding a winning team with diverse backgrounds can be real challenging! Therefore feeding your our future champions with different likes and dislikes can be
By Jessica Gonzalez and Sylvia Klinger Incorporating pecans into your diet can be a simple, easy, and delicious way to support your health. Whether you use them in your favorite dishes or enjoy them as a quick snack, pecans are
By Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, DBA, LDN, CPT Looking for easy ways to boost your nutritional intake and support a healthy lifestyle? Simple changes can make a big difference. Whether you are a rookie in the kitchen or an experienced
by Araceli Maldonado, Dietetic Intern and sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RDN Beans have been a staple food in Latin America for thousands of years. Beans have many nutrients including protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. It’s no wonder you’ll find
By Araceli Maldonado, Dietetic Intern and Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MA, RDN Diet culture often sends a message that healthy meals only come in the form of grilled chicken breasts, brown rice, and steamed vegetables. You might even see this in
Plan ahead This could save you not only time but money. Start by writing 5 main meals. Then add a vegetable or side dish that may be already prepared. You may venture for vegetables that are in season. You will
The holidays can be bittersweet…we want to look stunning while at the same time eating our way through the endless parties with overflowing portions of indulging foods. This is one of the topics I get asked about constantly during the
Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Fall Spices This delicious soup is perfect for the fall season. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup white onion, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 can (15 ounces)
Taking care of my elderly mom, who is thriving at 88 years old, reminds me that having a healthy brain is critical to aging gracefully. And although genes impact longevity and the manner in which we age, surprisingly enough, 80
Did you know that people who eat beans regularly have a longer life expectancy than people who don’t eat beans regularly? In my last blog, I talked about longevity and the secrets of centenarians, which are attainable and economical. While
I used to look at centenarians and believe they must have inherited great genes! But although good health starts with good genes, it only accounts for 20% of your health makeup. The rest 80% depends on good habits and your
By: Alaa Elhannouny, University of Illinois at Chicago Dietetic Intern Food often thought of exclusively as a means of energy is so much bigger. Numerous factors have shaped our food: traditions, community, climate, geography, religion, economics, colonization, and plenty of
