National Nutrition Month: Five Weeks to Better Health
National Nutrition Month The National Nutrition Month® annual campaign was created 50 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is encouraged to learn about making better food choices and developing healthy eating and movement habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics introduced “Fuel for the Future” as this year’s […]
Ask a Nutritionist: American Heart Month
It’s the new year, and we are happy to announce we are continuing our Ask a Nutritionist series featuring the Wel Nourished team! This year we will work through another four-part wellness series, answering all your burning health questions, debunking food myths, and sharing resources to help you discover a happier health journey! In part […]
How to Create the Perfect Autumnal Cheeseboard
Autumnal Cheeseboard The first step to a great cheeseboard is to pick a board. Once you’ve selected your favorite wood platter, tray, or cutting board place a layer of parchment paper or plastic wrap along the bottom. This will protect your beautiful serving vessel and make for an easy cleanup Now that you’re prepped, here’s […]
4 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
I think we can all agree that the words “snack time” are a favorite phrase in most kids’ vocabularies. And while there are plenty of easy, pre-packaged snacks to grab for your kids at the grocery store, they are often not a nutritious option. Below, you will find four healthy snack options that you can […]
A Practical Guide for Storing Produce
Store Smart: A Practical Guide for Storing Fruits & Veggies For many families, it’s important to keep a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables around the house for snacks, meal planning, and eventually spending time together gathered around the dining room table, enjoying a home-cooked meal. Now that you know how to pick produce like […]
Ask a Nutritionist: Nutrition Over the Holidays
Welcome back to our Ask a Nutritionist series featuring the Wel Nourished team! In this four-part wellness series, we are answering all your burning health questions, debunking food myths, and sharing resources to help you discover a happier health journey! In part one the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at Wel answered some common food, health, and […]
Everyday Smarter Snacking
Everyday Smarter Snacking It’s 3:29 pm. Lunch has been eaten and the afternoon slump has arrived. It’s easy to daydream of simply closing your eyes momentarily for a quick nap. Before totally submitting to the temptation, you somehow manage to snap yourself awake before your head hits the desk. Crisis averted, the day ticks on. […]
A Foolproof Guide for Picking Great Produce, Every Time
A Foolproof Guide for Picking Great Produce—Every Time Knowing how to select the best fresh produce like a champ is a learned life skill. We’re enthusiastic believers that everybody has what it takes to learn this skill and become master produce shoppers. That includes you! Knowing the best way to pick fruit from the supermarket […]
Why You Should Be Eating More Grapes!
Why You Should Be Eating More Grapes! Fruit is nature’s candy, and we’re so grateful for each and every harvest dedicated farmers provide to us. Think about it: we know fruit is refreshing, energizing, and it tastes so good. Plus, the human body is really good at processing and digesting it. At Homegrown, we are […]
Ask a Nutritionist: Summer Nutrition for the Family
Welcome back to our Ask a Nutritionist series featuring the Wel Nourished team! In this four-part wellness series, we are answering all your burning health questions, debunking food myths, and sharing resources to help you discover a happier health journey! In part one the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at Wel answered some common food, health, and […]