National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food …
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Southeast Alaska Traditional Foods Guide
Harvest for your Health. SEARHC encourages harvesting and processing of local traditional foods. Traditional foods can positively contribute to your health by decreasing blood sugar and lowering your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Click …
Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is an incurable condition that affects more than 34 million Americans by limiting their ability to transform food into energy. To educate people around the country about this disease – including the estimated 7 …
Need a Tasty and Nutritious Bang for Your Buck? Beans to the Rescue!
Beans are scrumptious, healthy, economical, and easy to prepare. If you’ve skipped beans before because they’re unfamiliar or you heard beans give you gas, a second look might be a pleasant surprise. Bean Basics Beans …
Tips to Keep Your Fruits and Veggies Fresh
We all know the feeling. Open the fridge crisper drawer to grab lettuce and feel a pang of guilt after an assessment of its mushy state. Don’t feel bad. The reality of living at the …
How to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Every Day
We all know fruits and vegetables are good for our health. Eating them regularly promotes healthy digestion, hydration, energy, and mood, and they’re a key ingredient in achieving a healthy weight. However, the truth is …
Mood-Boosting Foods
We all feel low from time to time, and it’s especially common for people living in northern latitudes to feel a dip in their mood as the skies darken for the winter. Luckily, many lifestyle factors can help to boost our mood, including regular exercise, time in nature, and engaging in healthy social activities with friends and family.
Add Some Wow to Your Water
Beginning in childhood, the majority of people are taught that water is important for good health. Doctors tell us we need at least eight cups of water a day to stay completely hydrated and our …
Fourth of July Recipes
Independence Day is around the corner and now is the best time to fire up your grill to celebrate summer in Southeast the right way. As the summer harvests start rolling in for local fisherman, …
Cooking with Your Kids
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, snack time or dinner, cooking with your kids is a great way to involve them in your daily activities. In the process of making meals with your little ones, you also get …