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Nutrition on the Run

Posted on October 10, 2022

Nutrition on the run isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips to help you on your way...  Eat breakfast. Breakfast means “break the fast,” and although it’s the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t mean it has to be time-consuming.…

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The Secrets of Sweet Potatoes

Posted on September 26, 2022

Sweet Potatoes are our Harvest of the Month feature, and Whitsons’ Chef Sandmann is serving up a Loaded Sweet Potato Rice Bowl filled with nutritional goodness! Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, B6, potassium and fiber. They…

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Hydration Nation: Keep Your Thirst Quenched

Posted on September 12, 2022

When it comes to hydration, there are many ways to quench your thirst. Though it seems easy enough to keep up with your water intake, most people are dehydrated and don’t even know it. Here are three easy ways to quench your thirst and give your…

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Zoom in on Zucchini

Posted on August 15, 2022

Another fun vegetable to work into those summer salads and sides is the zucchini. They even work great as pasta replacements (zoodles anyone?)! Low in calories and rich in nutrients, zucchini is a versatile vegetable that is good for the heart and…

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Bake Those Brussels Sprouts

Posted on July 18, 2022

These “mini green cabbages” often get a bad rap, but it’s actually not their taste, but the preparation that’s the problem! When made correctly, these vitamin-packed veggies have a delicious nutty flavor that many love. Part of the cruciferous…

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Cool as A Cauliflower

Posted on June 27, 2022

Watch Chef Sandmann of Shelton Public Schools prepare some delicious Buffalo Cauliflower for this Harvest of the Month feature.   Cauliflower is a cool cruciferous veggie that is high in nutrients while low in calories, making it a favorite…

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The Scoop on Vitamin D

Posted on June 13, 2022

You may know vitamin D as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies can absorb it from the sun’s UVB rays, but that’s only half of the story. Vitamin D is important because it works with calcium and is necessary for strong, healthy bones. Without…

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