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Winter time is fading and Spring time is peeking through, which means new life is sprouting. As we see the Spring colors blooming, it reminds us to refresh our plates. March is a great month to refresh your plate with colorful and nutritious foods!    As you learn to discover the power of food, “Eating the Rainbow” simply means to include more fruits and vegetables in your meals! Each color has a unique role in supporting your body.    Phytochemicals    When you look at all t

The month of March welcomes the Spring season! It symbolizes new growth and renewal, a translation to a fresh start. As the season changes, this could take this time to be an opportunity to revisit your health goals and challenge outdated nutrition advice.    March is recognized as National Nutrition Month, and this year, it is focused on discovering the power of food! What you eat powers everything you do, and confusion about what and how to eat can be caused by the many die

Every February, American Heart Month is observed to help raise awareness of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. One way to help prevent heart disease is to start in the grocery shopping cart. But, did you know in the United States, nearly 70% of products sold by large food companies are considered “unhealthy.” This can make grocery shopping a hassle to navigate as shoppers try to figure out wheat truly supports their health. While food sys

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and Black Americans experience the highest rates - about 22.6%  higher than other groups.   February brings together American Heart Month and Black History Month, reminding us that caring for our hearts is also a way of honoring our history and protecting our future.   Community is built in many ways, but few things connect us like food. Soul food, that is traditional Black American cuisine represents resilienc

Many people start the year with goals to “get healthy,” yet research shows that most resolutions fade within the first few months. Less than 10% of people who make resolutions actually stick to accomplishing them, per this article from Columbia University This often happens because health is treated as a one-size-fits-all checklist, rather than a set of habits that fit into real life and support long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health. Overall cardiovascular health re

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