In the Northeast, Super Storm Sandy followed by a Winter Wonderland quickly ushered out watermelon, strawberries and asparagus as seasonal options to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. As it gets colder and the season undeniably changes, so...

What foods can make your child smarter? Truth be told, there are a lot of foods that can improve learning, understanding and memory.  Brain power relies on many factors, including physical activity, sleep and food. I’ve highlighted 7 foods that can...

I want you and your children to eat more whole grains—I really do. Besides the health benefits associated with heart health and a slew of other positive associations (like weight management), whole grains should be an important part of your family’s...

This winter, as you host seasonal get-togethers, resist the temptation to feed your loved ones unhealthy foods. Instead, top your table with healthy and delicious finger foods that will give adults and children the nutrients they need — like lutein, one...

We are rounding out this series with Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitaminthat plays a starring role in blood clotting. Clotting is important—it helps bleeding stop. In fact, Vitamin K is responsible for producing 4 of the 13 proteins required for blood...

Guest blogger and registered dietitian, Katherine Fowler, shares her wisdom about whole grains for us this week. [caption id="attachment_1440" align="alignright" width="294" caption="Katherine Fowler, MS, RD, LDN"][/caption] Can you identify whole...

This year’s National Nutrition Month’s theme, Eat Right With Color, suggests eating a variety of colorful foods promotes good nutrition and health.  Vitamin E, found in foods of countless colors, is featured in this part of the Alphabet Soup Vitamin...

Vitamin D is making headlines once again, with yet another update to daily requirements.  As part of our Alphabet Soup Vitamin series, we attempt to sort out the ins and outs of Vitamin D for you. What Does D Do? Vitamin D’s main job is to maintain...

Winter is a great time of year to write a post about Vitamin C. As I write and fight my 'going on 3 week' winter cold (which has turned into a sinus infection...why do these illnesses hit at the most busy time of the year?!), I am reassessing the amount...

Snacking is a normal and necessary, if not unavoidable, part of any child’s day.  Whether you are a fellow foodie, a concerned consumer, a proactive parent, or just a health happy nutrition nut, our new series is right up your alley.  “Consumer...