vegetables

Root vegetables are good for you... stabilizing blood sugar and lowering cholesterol.

National Nutrition Month - This year we are celebrating nutrition and food from cultures and cuisines around the world.

Snacks are a bridge between meals to help keep us full and energized. They also help increase our consumption of the important food groups.

Research has shown that those who garden seem to have lower levels of stress, lower levels of chronic inflammation, which can lower risk for heart disease and other chronic conditions.

March is National Nutrition Month…a great time to focus on your personal nutrition and wellness. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Personalizing your plate can be a journey, especially for those with a selective palate or texture sensitivities.

VA dietitian knows you want your fun Halloween treats but you’re also trying to keep it healthy. You can do both. Here are some great suggestions for enjoying the holiday and feeling good about it!

Cholesterol: Material that provides structure for your body's cells. Too much can cause plaque to build up in your blood vessels which can block blood vessels and cause heart attacks and strokes.

A Veteran has lost weight and improved his cholesterol numbers on the Mediterranean diet. From fast food every day to yogurt and fruit for breakfast, his health goals are on target. Here's his dietitian's story.