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The Power of Taking15 | PODCAST
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle, Podcasts
These days, we’re all busier than ever. And life just feels…more stressful! While a little stress can be good, too much can negatively affect our physical and emotional wellbeing. The good news? A little self-care can go a long way! Listen to this short podcast, as an expert talks about a simple, but important strategy — to help relax, recharge and reenergize.
The Power of Taking15 | PODCAST
These days, we’re all busier than ever. And life just feels…more stressful! While a little stress can be good, too much can negatively affect our physical and emotional wellbeing. The good news? A little self-care can go a long way! Listen to this short podcast, as an expert talks about a simple, but important strategy — to help relax, recharge and reenergize.
Healthier Holiday Gatherings – 3 Tips
- Category: Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
We all tend to relax our health goals a little over the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon them altogether! Check out ideas for healthy (and delicious) holidays from the experts.
We’ve entered a season of celebrations. Whether they’re at work, in your neighborhood, or at your home, holiday gatherings typically have one thing in common: Food—and lots of it! If you’re trying to stay on track with your health goals, you can have (delicious!) fun without depriving yourself. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your holidays.
Healthier Holiday Gatherings – 3 Tips
We all tend to relax our health goals a little over the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon them altogether! Check out ideas for healthy (and delicious) holidays from the experts.
Terrific Holiday Side Dishes
If you’re preparing a holiday meal, you may be looking for some delicious side dishes that are also on the healthier side. These sensational side dishes will help take your holiday to the next level (and may become year-round favorites).
Terrific Holiday Side Dishes
If you’re preparing a holiday meal, you may be looking for some delicious side dishes that are also on the healthier side. These sensational side dishes will help take your holiday to the next level (and may become year-round favorites).
The Power of Practicing Gratitude | PODCAST
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Podcasts, Winter
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a daily habit that could improve your emotional (and even physical) wellbeing. If there were something like this, we’d all do it, right? Well, it may sound too good to be true, but there is–it’s the surprisingly powerful practice of gratitude. Listen to this short podcast as a licensed counselor talks about the benefits of practicing gratitude in our everyday lives.
The Power of Practicing Gratitude | PODCAST
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a daily habit that could improve your emotional (and even physical) wellbeing. If there were something like this, we’d all do it, right? Well, it may sound too good to be true, but there is–it’s the surprisingly powerful practice of gratitude. Listen to this short podcast as a licensed counselor talks about the benefits of practicing gratitude in our everyday lives.
Social Connection – The Surprising Health News
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
To be our healthiest selves, we try to eat right, to exercise, and to manage our stress level as much as possible. Good moves, all. But many of us may be skipping what’s been shown to have just as big an effect on our health. Learn about the surprising health benefits of social connection.
Social Connection – The Surprising Health News
To be our healthiest selves, we try to eat right, to exercise, and to manage our stress level as much as possible. Good moves, all. But many of us may be skipping what’s been shown to have just as big an effect on our health. Learn about the surprising health benefits of social connection.
Winter Wellness Tips to Battle Cold and Flu Season
- Category: Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Winter
Is winter wellness on your mind with cold and flu season upon us? There’s a lot that we can do to help our immune system run at it’s best. Check out some of the healthy habits that can give your immune system a boost.
Winter Wellness Tips to Battle Cold and Flu Season
Is winter wellness on your mind with cold and flu season upon us? There’s a lot that we can do to help our immune system run at it’s best. Check out some of the healthy habits that can give your immune system a boost.
Carbs and Your Health | PODCAST
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Podcasts
For decades we’ve been hearing about good carbs and bad carbs, low-carb-diets like Paleo or Keto, and all sorts of other carb fads that seem to come along. So, what’s the deal with carbs anyway? Listen to this short podcast, as an expert busts some of the myths you may have heard about carbs and your health.
Carbs and Your Health | PODCAST
For decades we’ve been hearing about good carbs and bad carbs, low-carb-diets like Paleo or Keto, and all sorts of other carb fads that seem to come along. So, what’s the deal with carbs anyway? Listen to this short podcast, as an expert busts some of the myths you may have heard about carbs and your health.
Easy and Delicious: Cold Weather Cooking
Braising, roasting, indoor stovetop grilling—learn more about these winter-friendly, healthy cooking techniques.
Easy and Delicious: Cold Weather Cooking
Braising, roasting, indoor stovetop grilling—learn more about these winter-friendly, healthy cooking techniques.
Heart-Healthy Ways for Every Age
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Winter
While so many things can affect your heart health, following a balanced diet and moving more are two of the best ways to keep your heart strong and healthy. Learn more about the habits that can support our hearts at any age.
Trick question! “You’re never too young or too old to take care of your heart,” says Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a cardiovascular specialist and American Heart Association (AHA) volunteer. However, she adds, “Too many people get a late start.”
Here are some heart-healthy tips from Dr. Steinbaum and the AHA that apply to every age bracket. And remember: Following a balanced diet and moving more are two of the very best ways to keep your heart strong and healthy throughout life!
Heart-Healthy Ways for Every Age
While so many things can affect your heart health, following a balanced diet and moving more are two of the best ways to keep your heart strong and healthy. Learn more about the habits that can support our hearts at any age.
Your Questions About Cholesterol, Answered
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Winter
Think cholesterol is yesterday’s new? Think again! Research shows that cholesterol levels are something we all need to care about regardless of age. Learn more as an expert tackles some of the top questions about cholesterol and our health.
Think cholesterol is yesterday’s news? Think again! Recent research shows that cholesterol is something we all need to care about–regardless of age. What’s more, new studies show that there’s more than one type of diet that can help us maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels.
Dr. Kristina Petersen, Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech and an American Heart Association (AHA) Nutrition Committee member, addresses some common questions about cholesterol and how we can best manage our cholesterol levels.
Your Questions About Cholesterol, Answered
Think cholesterol is yesterday’s new? Think again! Research shows that cholesterol levels are something we all need to care about regardless of age. Learn more as an expert tackles some of the top questions about cholesterol and our health.
Be Kind–Three treats to make and share
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes
You know what they say—giving is better than receiving! Well with these delicious and easy to make treats, you can do both. Give some to a friend as a “Random Act of Kindness” and enjoy some yourself—just because!
Being kind isn’t just nice. Every act of kindness you extend—to another person, to animals, or to a cause near and dear to you—offers benefits that go way beyond a momentary mood boost or a smile. Each act of kindness comes with real physical and emotional benefits, according to science. In other words, kindess is healthy! Learn more.
You don’t have to wait until Random Acts of Kindness Day, there are lots of ways you can be kind all year long. Volunteer at a local community organization. Offer a heartfelt “thank you” or write a note of appreciation to a neighbor, friend, or loved one. Or whip up a batch of sweet, wholesome treats to share like the ones below.
Be Kind–Three treats to make and share
You know what they say—giving is better than receiving! Well with these delicious and easy to make treats, you can do both. Give some to a friend as a “Random Act of Kindness” and enjoy some yourself—just because!
Healthy and Delicious – CHICKEN | PODCAST
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Podcasts
If someone asks you, “what did you have for dinner last night?” There’s a good chance you might say–“chicken”. But despite chicken’s popularity, there’s a problem. Many of us don’t really know how to cook it. From dry chicken, to rubbery chicken, to boring and bland chicken—many of us are stuck in a chicken rut. On this short podcast, a chef shares his healthy and delicious chicken ideas and inspiration.
A Chef’s Guide to Chicken that Wows
It’s no secret: People love chicken! In fact, the average American eats almost two pounds of it a week.
But do you fall a little flat when it comes to finding new ways to make it more flavorful and more exciting? Chef Chris Chaisson offers inspiration and practical ideas to help you “up” your chicken game on this episode of the Five Minutes to Feed Your Potential podcast.
Healthy and Delicious – CHICKEN | PODCAST
If someone asks you, “what did you have for dinner last night?” There’s a good chance you might say–“chicken”. But despite chicken’s popularity, there’s a problem. Many of us don’t really know how to cook it. From dry chicken, to rubbery chicken, to boring and bland chicken—many of us are stuck in a chicken rut. On this short podcast, a chef shares his healthy and delicious chicken ideas and inspiration.
Make this the Best School Year Yet | PODCAST
- Category: Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting, Podcasts
If you have children in school, every day is an adventure! You probably have a long checklist. Did they do their homework? Did they remember their backpack? Are they dressed for the weather? There’s another checklist that’s just as important–it’s a healthy living checklist. In this short podcast, an expert spells out some universal truths to help make this the best school year yet.
Back-to-School Routines That Make the Grade
For parents, the start of each new school year is an exciting (and busy!) time. There is always a long list of things students need to get ready for back-to-school.
In addition to gathering clothes and supplies, it’s also a great time to figure out other ways to set your child up for success, like building healthy habits to last them a lifetime.
In this episode of the Five Minutes to Feed Your Potential podcast, dietitian Lauren Whitman draws on her years of experience to offer some healthy ways to make this their best school year yet!
Make this the Best School Year Yet | PODCAST
If you have children in school, every day is an adventure! You probably have a long checklist. Did they do their homework? Did they remember their backpack? Are they dressed for the weather? There’s another checklist that’s just as important–it’s a healthy living checklist. In this short podcast, an expert spells out some universal truths to help make this the best school year yet.
Making Healthy Food Fun for Kids | PODCAST
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting, Podcasts
Many parents know the struggle! Your kids don’t eat the healthy foods you put on their plate. We plead, bribe or even demand that our children make healthier choices. But sometimes it seems like nothing works! In this short podcast, a chef tells us that by making healthy food fun, parents can change the whole dynamic so that your kids actual enjoy eating healthy foods.
Dialing Up the Fun for Kids
Many parents know the struggle of trying to get kids to eat better! They plead. They bribe. They even demand that children make healthier choices. Sound familiar?
To help change the dynamic, Chef Morgan Bell offers tips to make healthy food more fun on this episode of the Five Minutes to Feed Your Potential podcast.
Making Healthy Food Fun for Kids | PODCAST
Many parents know the struggle! Your kids don’t eat the healthy foods you put on their plate. We plead, bribe or even demand that our children make healthier choices. But sometimes it seems like nothing works! In this short podcast, a chef tells us that by making healthy food fun, parents can change the whole dynamic so that your kids actual enjoy eating healthy foods.
Cooking Oils: The Golden Secret to Flavorful Meals
Say hello to one of the most versatile and healthy ingredients in your kitchen right now: Cooking oil! Each type of oil adds its own unique, subtle flavor when matched with the right foods and cooking techniques—making oil one of our chefs’ secrets to recipe success.
Cooking Oils: The Golden Secret to Flavorful Meals
Say hello to one of the most versatile and healthy ingredients in your kitchen right now: Cooking oil! Each type of oil adds its own unique, subtle flavor when matched with the right foods and cooking techniques—making oil one of our chefs’ secrets to recipe success.
Ask the AHA: What You Need to Know About Salt and Sodium
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News
A cardiologist from the American Heart Association breaks down the sources of sodium in our diets and explains why it so important to limit our intake.
Sodium and Your Health
Sodium is a necessary mineral that maintains the balance of fluids in your body, helps send nerve impulses, and affects muscle function. However, when you have too much sodium, it can lead to issues like high blood pressure. LEARN MORE
How Much Do We Actually Need?
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. To put that into perspective, just one teaspoon of salt equals 2,300 milligrams of sodium. GET THE FACTS
Ask the AHA: What You Need to Know About Salt and Sodium
A cardiologist from the American Heart Association breaks down the sources of sodium in our diets and explains why it so important to limit our intake.
Hot Tips for Great Grilling
Ready to be a next-level grill master? From gearing up and understanding your grill’s hot spots to using your grill as a multi-tasking workhorse, this professional chef offers top tips to keep your grill game strong.
Get Out and Grill
A classic barbeque is one of the best ways to take advantage of the summer. Whether it’s a midweek family grill night or a weekend BBQ for the whole neighborhood, Senior Executive Chef Tom Ramsey (pictured) can help you every step of the way. Follow his tips to become a next level grill master.
Hot Tips for Great Grilling
Ready to be a next-level grill master? From gearing up and understanding your grill’s hot spots to using your grill as a multi-tasking workhorse, this professional chef offers top tips to keep your grill game strong.
Simplify Your Life with These Expert Tips
- Category: Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle, Spring
If you dream of living a life that’s a little less, well, complex, get ideas to simplify your life. With a few expert tips, you may find out that less really can be more!
Simplify Your Life with These Expert Tips
If you dream of living a life that’s a little less, well, complex, get ideas to simplify your life. With a few expert tips, you may find out that less really can be more!
Flavorful Summer Sips
When the weather heats up, an ice-cold, fruity drink is just what you need. Here are three recipes to help you stay cool and hydrated.
Flavorful Summer Sips
When the weather heats up, an ice-cold, fruity drink is just what you need. Here are three recipes to help you stay cool and hydrated.
Tiny Hands Make Great Dinner Helpers
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help in the kitchen? Show kids how to prepare meals and perform other kitchen duties and they’ll learn valuable life skills along the way. These tips from a chef and father will inspire you to get your kids in the kitchen.
Kitchen Education
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help in the kitchen? Show your kids how to prepare meals (and clean up after them!) and they’ll learn valuable life skills along the way, including food safety and how to feed their potential for a lifetime. Tonight’s dinner could become the ultimate teaching moment with these tips from Aramark Chef Tim Zintz, Director of Culinary Development, and father of 11-year-old twins.
Let Them Act Their Age
Even preschoolers have a role to play! Simple tasks like opening packages and squeezing lemons are perfect for little hands. Plus, the earlier kids start to learn how to cook, the sooner they’ll be able to do it for you! LITTLE HELPERS
Sharpen Their Skills
Give kids some basic kitchen knowledge, such as measuring (which can be a counting or math lesson!), stirring or mixing, basic food sanitation and safety, and even some knife skills, depending on their age. KIDS IN-THE-KNOW
Let Them Lead
Watch your kids’ creativity flow when you let them take charge in the kitchen. After all, trial-and-error can be a powerful learning tool. Take it from Chef Zintz. It’s also a great time to expose them to new ingredients they might not normally try. Think pomegranate seeds or roasted chickpeas! HANDS-ON LEARNING
Tiny Hands Make Great Dinner Helpers
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help in the kitchen? Show kids how to prepare meals and perform other kitchen duties and they’ll learn valuable life skills along the way. These tips from a chef and father will inspire you to get your kids in the kitchen.
3 Tips from a Plant-Forward Pro
Many people eat a plant-forward diet without even realizing it. Plant-forward simply means making plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains the focus of your meals. A professional chef provides pointers to show how easy it can be to cook and serve more plant-forward dishes.
3 Tips from a Plant-Forward Pro
Many people eat a plant-forward diet without even realizing it. Plant-forward simply means making plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains the focus of your meals. A professional chef provides pointers to show how easy it can be to cook and serve more plant-forward dishes.
3 Heart-Healthy benefits of being grateful
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
More than being thankful, practicing gratitude daily is a powerful, proven way to boost mood and improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Experts from American Heart Association offer ways to help you practice gratitude for the healthiest impact on your body.
3 Heart-Healthy benefits of being grateful
More than being thankful, practicing gratitude daily is a powerful, proven way to boost mood and improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Experts from American Heart Association offer ways to help you practice gratitude for the healthiest impact on your body.
3 Ways to Stay Motivated
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Spring, Winter
Making goals can be easy; sticking to them, not so much. The trick to overcoming setbacks is staying motivated. Here are three expert-approved questions to ask yourself for maximum motivation.
3 Ways to Stay Motivated
Making goals can be easy; sticking to them, not so much. The trick to overcoming setbacks is staying motivated. Here are three expert-approved questions to ask yourself for maximum motivation.
Step Up Your Oat Game
Some people think of oatmeal as bland, but it’s really just a blank slate for different flavors and add-ins, including savory ones! Oat experts bring you some fresh new ideas to love whole-grain oats.
Step Up Your Oat Game
Some people think of oatmeal as bland, but it’s really just a blank slate for different flavors and add-ins, including savory ones! Oat experts bring you some fresh new ideas to love whole-grain oats.
Make Fish Your Main Dish
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes
With heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and a slew of essential nutrients, it’s no wonder some call seafood a superfood. From tilapia to trout and crab to cod, there are great reasons to reel in the whole family.
The Ocean Is Calling
It’s time to make fish your main dish. Why? With heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein and a slew of essential nutrients, it’s no wonder some call seafood a superfood. From tilapia to trout and crab to cod, there’s a great choice sure to reel in the whole family.
Hooked for Your Heart
The American Heart Association recommends eating fish twice a week as part of a heart-healthy diet to help reduce the risk of heart failure, coronary heart disease, cardiac arrest and the most common type of stroke. Get all the details on our blog. O-FISH-ALLY HOOKED
The Best Catch
There’s a right and a wrong way to go fish. By choosing sustainable seafood that is responsibly caught and raised, you can feel better about yourself and the planet. Since 2008, Aramark has partnered with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program to increase our use of responsibly sourced, sustainable seafood. EAT RESPONSIBLY
Spicy Shrimp and Penne
Can you take the heat? With a spicy kick, this wholesome dish has roasted tomatoes and peppers tossed in a garlic-lemon broth sure to bring waves of joy. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
Make Fish Your Main Dish
With heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and a slew of essential nutrients, it’s no wonder some call seafood a superfood. From tilapia to trout and crab to cod, there are great reasons to reel in the whole family.
Knife Skills from a Chef
Are you intimidated by the impressive knife skills of chefs you see on TV? With a few basic tips from this professional chef, you can sharpen your knife skills and be more confident in cooking healthier.
No More Knife Strife
Ever had intentions of cooking a delicious, healthy meal filled with freshly chopped veggies, only to opt for something less daunting? Those days are gone! With a little bit of practice, anyone can master basic knife skills. Once you’re comfortable with a knife, you’ll be able to make many more healthy creations, and maybe even have some fun! Aramark Chef Mike Coble has used his fair share of knives, and he’s here to give the low-down on the chop-up.
Pared, Serrated, or Chef’s Knife?
Most of us reach for a bigger knife for bigger foods, and a smaller knife for smaller foods, but each of those knives in your block has a purpose! Knowing which knife to use for which foods can help make meal prep a breeze. WHO’S THE PAREST OF THEM ALL?
Slice, Dice, or Chop?
The way you cut up a food depends on what you’re cutting and how you want to use the pieces in your cooking creation. The most common ways are slicing, chopping, dicing, and mincing. Find out how to execute each style like a chef, which foods to use them for, and additional pro tips, including a video tutorial. CUT TO THE CHASE
Safe or Not Safe?
Okay, this is an easy one – safe, of course! It may seem counter-intuitive, but the sharper the knife is, the safer it actually is. Why? Because a dull knife requires more pressure—making it more likely to slip and cause an accident. You should also make sure to use a separate cutting board and knife for raw meat, poultry, and seafood to avoid cross-contamination. SAFETY FIRST
Knife Skills from a Chef
Are you intimidated by the impressive knife skills of chefs you see on TV? With a few basic tips from this professional chef, you can sharpen your knife skills and be more confident in cooking healthier.
The Whole Story on Whole Grains
- Category: All Year, Fall, Nutrition News, Winter
While some popular diets suggest ditching carbs, what you should be doing is swapping out refined grains for whole ones. A dietitian explains why, when it comes to health, whole grains are the way to go!
It’s Raining Grains
Whole grains are an important source of B vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which all helps keep you (and your heart) healthy. So why are so many people skipping out on grains? Popular diets may suggest ditching carbs, but what you really should be doing is swapping out refined grains for whole ones. We asked for advice from Aramark Registered Dietitian Mary Cummings to take advantage of whole grains’ health benefits.
What’s the Whole Story
Whole grains include the entire seed of the plant (barley, farro, wheat berries, and quinoa to name just a few), whereas refined grains have been processed to remove important parts of the grain. That processing strips away much of the grain’s natural nutrients. It can be tricky to spot the whole grains when you’re out to eat or shopping at the store, so how do you know which ones are whole? Mary has a few tricks up her sleeve for navigating the menu and deciphering ingredient lists. Want Mary’s tips on spotting whole grains? GET THE WHOLE PACKAGE
One Swap at a Time
The USDA recommends at least half of your grains should be whole. To get there, you can start by making gradual changes like making rice dishes with half white rice and half brown rice. Then, try making your sandwiches and toast with whole grain bread, and your favorite pasta dish with whole grain noodles. Before you know it, you’ll get used to that nutty taste and extra texture, and will even grow to love it. Bonus tip: Popcorn is a whole grain! EAT THE WHOLE BOWL
The Whole Story on Whole Grains
While some popular diets suggest ditching carbs, what you should be doing is swapping out refined grains for whole ones. A dietitian explains why, when it comes to health, whole grains are the way to go!
Avoid Portion Distortion: A Serving of Facts
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
What you eat—and how much you eat—are equally important. Get a primer on proper portioning and serving sizes from a registered dietitian.
Avoid Portion Distortion: A Serving of Facts
What you eat—and how much you eat—are equally important. Get a primer on proper portioning and serving sizes from a registered dietitian.
Eating for Exercise: Fuel Up for Your Gym Best
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News
What to eat and when to eat make a huge difference in energy, strength, and focus while working out. A registered dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition offers tips to help you hustle for the muscle.
Eating for Exercise: Fuel Up for Your Gym Best
What to eat and when to eat make a huge difference in energy, strength, and focus while working out. A registered dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition offers tips to help you hustle for the muscle.
Get Inspired to Go Plant-Forward
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle
You don’t have to be a vegetarian or vegan to plan a plant-forward lifestyle. Moving fruits, vegetables, grains and other plants to the center of your plate offers health benefits—and some amazing taste creations! Two chefs offer tips to kick-start your plant-forward plans, along with some great new recipes you have to try.
Get Inspired to Go Plant-Forward
You don’t have to be a vegetarian or vegan to plan a plant-forward lifestyle. Moving fruits, vegetables, grains and other plants to the center of your plate offers health benefits—and some amazing taste creations! Two chefs offer tips to kick-start your plant-forward plans, along with some great new recipes you have to try.
Don’t Fall for Fad Diets
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Spring, Summer
It’s easy to fall into the false promises of fad diets, which often don’t deliver real and lasting health benefits. A dietitian gives tips to avoid the fads and focus on a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Don’t Fall for Fad Diets
It’s easy to fall into the false promises of fad diets, which often don’t deliver real and lasting health benefits. A dietitian gives tips to avoid the fads and focus on a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Tips for Building Better Salads
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Recipes, Spring, Summer
Lettuce celebrate a favorite lunch staple: Salad! If you are tired of the same-old, same-old, a chef and dietitian team up to inspire you to build the perfect salad.
Tips for Building Better Salads
Lettuce celebrate a favorite lunch staple: Salad! If you are tired of the same-old, same-old, a chef and dietitian team up to inspire you to build the perfect salad.
The Power of Protein
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
Protein is a macronutrient that helps build and repair muscles, and also helps with important body processes like your immune response. Get a dietitian’s perspective to become a protein pro.
The Power of Protein
Protein is a macronutrient that helps build and repair muscles, and also helps with important body processes like your immune response. Get a dietitian’s perspective to become a protein pro.
Salt-ernatives to Add More Flavor
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Nutrition News
Salt isn’t the be-all, end-all seasoning, and too much sodium can be bad for health. A dietitian shares ways to reduce the salt while maintaining bold, delicious flavors.
Salt-ernatives to Add More Flavor
Salt isn’t the be-all, end-all seasoning, and too much sodium can be bad for health. A dietitian shares ways to reduce the salt while maintaining bold, delicious flavors.
Fueling for Schooling
- Category: Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Parenting, Spring, Winter
Here’s some food for thought: Between stuffing backpacks and hustling students out the door, don’t forget classroom success starts with proper nourishment. A dietitian offers insights to get them off on the right foot, plus three recipes students will love.
Fueling for Schooling
Here’s some food for thought: Between stuffing backpacks and hustling students out the door, don’t forget classroom success starts with proper nourishment. A dietitian offers insights to get them off on the right foot, plus three recipes students will love.
Ways to Power Up with Plants
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle
How do vegan, vegetarian and other plant-forward diets work for people who engage in intense exercise? A registered dietitian nutritionist examines how following a plant-based or plant-forward eating pattern can help you hit the gym, trail or road.
Ways to Power Up with Plants
How do vegan, vegetarian and other plant-forward diets work for people who engage in intense exercise? A registered dietitian nutritionist examines how following a plant-based or plant-forward eating pattern can help you hit the gym, trail or road.
Cooking 101: Whole Grains
Warm up and fuel up with these chef tips and recipes for cooking with nourishing whole grains.
Cooking 101: Whole Grains
Warm up and fuel up with these chef tips and recipes for cooking with nourishing whole grains.
3 Secrets for Stress Relief
- Category: Emotional Wellbeing, Fall, Spring, Winter
Whether you’re getting ready for an exam, preparing for a big work assignment, or just making holiday lists, stress can be a constant. Here are a few ways to help you re-center, recharge and reduce the everyday stressors that can affect your mental, emotional, and physical health.
3 Secrets for Stress Relief
Whether you’re getting ready for an exam, preparing for a big work assignment, or just making holiday lists, stress can be a constant. Here are a few ways to help you re-center, recharge and reduce the everyday stressors that can affect your mental, emotional, and physical health.
Walking in a Winter (Produce) Wonderland
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
Spring and summer naturally come to mind when we think of produce at its peak, but many fruits and vegetables hit their stride in the cold winter months. From root vegetables to citrus fruits and everything in between, here are some recipes to celebrate the bounty of winter.
Walking in a Winter (Produce) Wonderland
Spring and summer naturally come to mind when we think of produce at its peak, but many fruits and vegetables hit their stride in the cold winter months. From root vegetables to citrus fruits and everything in between, here are some recipes to celebrate the bounty of winter.
Easy Swaps for Healthy Eating
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy lifestyles are built on small, everyday decisions—and many of these choices start in the kitchen. Instead of doing away with favorite recipes, think about giving them a health boost instead with a simple swap or substitution.
Easy Swaps for Healthy Eating
Healthy lifestyles are built on small, everyday decisions—and many of these choices start in the kitchen. Instead of doing away with favorite recipes, think about giving them a health boost instead with a simple swap or substitution.
Getting Saucy: 3 Flavor-Packed Recipes
Whether it’s over a bowl of whole-grain pasta, on top of your favorite baked chicken, or drizzled on roasted veggies, there is a sauce for everything. Here are three chef-tested awesome sauces with a healthier twist.
Awesome Sauces
Whether it’s over a bowl of whole grain pasta, on top of your favorite baked chicken or drizzled on roasted veggies, there is truly a sauce for everything. Versatility and flavor are the name of the saucy game—and our chefs especially love a sauce with a healthier twist. Check out a few of our favorites.
Getting Saucy: 3 Flavor-Packed Recipes
Whether it’s over a bowl of whole-grain pasta, on top of your favorite baked chicken, or drizzled on roasted veggies, there is a sauce for everything. Here are three chef-tested awesome sauces with a healthier twist.
Expert Tips to Win Over Picky Eaters
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting
Picky eaters in your house? A health expert offers proven strategies to help even the fussiest family members start practicing healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.
Expert Tips to Win Over Picky Eaters
Picky eaters in your house? A health expert offers proven strategies to help even the fussiest family members start practicing healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.
Tea-ing Up the Health Benefits of Tea
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
It is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, but is tea good for us? Get steeped in tea’s health benefits, flavors, and serving tips from the experts.
Tea: The Need-to-Knows
Fun facts: Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, and true tea—white, green or black—comes from the same plant. But is tea good for us? To find out more about tea’s health benefits, flavors and serving tips, we got steeped in the brew’s many facets with help from our partners at Unilever, the parent company of famous tea brands such as Lipton and TAZO.
Tea-ing Up the Health Benefits of Tea
It is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, but is tea good for us? Get steeped in tea’s health benefits, flavors, and serving tips from the experts.
A Healthier Heart, 3 Ways
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Winter
From staying active at every age to choosing heart-healthy foods, these tips help shape a heart-healthy lifestyle.
A Healthier Heart, 3 Ways
From staying active at every age to choosing heart-healthy foods, these tips help shape a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Good Food, Good Mood
- Category: Fall, Nutrition News, Winter
Goodbye, winter blahs—and hello, healthy mindsets! Nutrition experts share a few tips for lifting your mood and nourishing your body as the winter season takes hold.
Good Food, Good Mood
Goodbye, winter blahs—and hello, healthy mindsets! Nutrition experts share a few tips for lifting your mood and nourishing your body as the winter season takes hold.
Meal Planning for Busy Families
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting
Sure, weekdays can be incredibly busy for the whole family. If you want to make your weeknight meals easier, get these tips from a professional chef and father to achieve meal-time success when time is of the essence.
Meal Planning for Busy Families
Sure, weekdays can be incredibly busy for the whole family. If you want to make your weeknight meals easier, get these tips from a professional chef and father to achieve meal-time success when time is of the essence.
Go Fish: 3 Seafood Recipes
Fish and other seafood are among the healthiest foods on the planet, in part because they can be a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Here are three delicious recipes to get you hooked on seafood.
Go Fish: 3 Seafood Recipes
Fish and other seafood are among the healthiest foods on the planet, in part because they can be a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Here are three delicious recipes to get you hooked on seafood.
Better Breakfasts for Better Days
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Parenting
Did you know that school students who eat a healthy breakfast score higher on standardized tests, pay better attention in class, and remember more? The School Nutrition Association offers ways to help kids succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
KEEP IT BALANCED
Better Breakfasts for Better Days
Did you know that school students who eat a healthy breakfast score higher on standardized tests, pay better attention in class, and remember more? The School Nutrition Association offers ways to help kids succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
Get Moving More at Home
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting, Winter
Staying home doesn’t have to mean staying idle. The American Heart Association put together some great ideas to keep you and your family moving anytime, anywhere.
Get Moving More at Home
Staying home doesn’t have to mean staying idle. The American Heart Association put together some great ideas to keep you and your family moving anytime, anywhere.
Make Your Backyard Barbeque Sizzle
Calling all grill masters! If your backyard BBQ menu has gone a little cold, these three recipes are sure to put the sizzle back in your next cookout.
Time to Grill!
Backyard BBQ season is sure to lift our spirits. Take time to celebrate and show off your new chef skills with these healthier spins on grilled favorites. We bet that they might just stay on your menu all summer (and maybe all year) long!
Make Your Backyard Barbeque Sizzle
Calling all grill masters! If your backyard BBQ menu has gone a little cold, these three recipes are sure to put the sizzle back in your next cookout.
Diabetes 101: Ask the Expert
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
About 30 million Americans currently live with and manage diabetes. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in diabetes explains Type 2 diabetes and offers steps to help with prevention.
Diabetes 101: Ask the Expert
About 30 million Americans currently live with and manage diabetes. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in diabetes explains Type 2 diabetes and offers steps to help with prevention.
Tips for a Small (but Mighty) Kitchen
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle
Small Kitchen? No Problem! A chef and dietitian offer real-life solutions for some of your small kitchen woes.
Tips for a Small (but Mighty) Kitchen
Small Kitchen? No Problem! A chef and dietitian offer real-life solutions for some of your small kitchen woes.
Grab the Herbs for These Chef-Approved Recipes
Want a sure-fire way to add major flavor to any dish? Herbs! Whether fresh or dried, herbs can help elevate your plate—and are one delicious way to shake the salt habit.
Elevate Your Plate with Herbs
When it comes to adding flavor to your plate, most of us are quick to reach for the salt shaker. While salt is OK in moderation, most of us get way too much. But the good news is that there’s another way to bring out the best in your recipes: Herbs! Aramark Chef and Registered Dietitian Laura Quinn has suggestions for keeping your sodium intake in check while creating deliciously seasoned meals.
Grab the Herbs for These Chef-Approved Recipes
Want a sure-fire way to add major flavor to any dish? Herbs! Whether fresh or dried, herbs can help elevate your plate—and are one delicious way to shake the salt habit.
3 Tips for Safe Eating
Food safety is always in good taste. Culinary experts offer tried-and-true tips to keep meals as fresh—and safe—as can be.
The ‘T’ is for thermometer, the most important tool in cooking. Once you know the temperature your food needs to reach, test its progress with a thermometer before considering it done—on the grill or in the kitchen. Take a second look at the safe minimum cooking temperatures of common foods if you have any doubt.
3 Tips for Safe Eating
Food safety is always in good taste. Culinary experts offer tried-and-true tips to keep meals as fresh—and safe—as can be.
3 Must-Try Snacks for Movie Night
Set the scene for movie night with these snack ideas that will keep your health goals on track and the whole family happy.
Scenes of Smart Snacking
Healthy movie snacks? We’ve got some ideas! We’re redefining what a movie snack can be with a lineup of recipes that will keep your health goals on track and the whole family happy. Keep these tasty bites in mind for your next home movie night.
3 Must-Try Snacks for Movie Night
Set the scene for movie night with these snack ideas that will keep your health goals on track and the whole family happy.
Say Yes to Popsicles, Even for Breakfast!
Popsicles are a warm-weather winner for a reason. But here’s an idea that may seem a little revolutionary. With the right healthy ingredients, popsicles can make a nutritious breakfast, quick afternoon snack, or dessert! These three chef-approved recipes are creamy, fresh, fruity, and guaranteed to be your new favorite frozen treats.
Sweet Summertime Treats
Popsicles are a warm-weather winner for a reason. Cold, colorful and sweet, they’re a long-time family favorite. Now our chefs weigh in with what may seem a little revolutionary. Try one for breakfast—or any time of day. With the right healthy popsicle recipe, this traditional summer treat can be a nutritious go-to breakfast, quick afternoon snack or break anytime. These expert-approved recipes are creamy, fresh, fruity, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Say Yes to Popsicles, Even for Breakfast!
Popsicles are a warm-weather winner for a reason. But here’s an idea that may seem a little revolutionary. With the right healthy ingredients, popsicles can make a nutritious breakfast, quick afternoon snack, or dessert! These three chef-approved recipes are creamy, fresh, fruity, and guaranteed to be your new favorite frozen treats.
3 Ways to Add Plant-Forward Flair to Your Next Meal
Whether you’re getting ready for meatless Mondays, or just want to try something a little different for dinner, here are three plant-forward recipes to get you inspired for meal-time. From a warm and hearty start to a sweet ending, here are three plant-forward recipes to inspire you from a hearty start and filling entrée to a sweet ending.
Adding Plant-Forward Flair
Sometimes you just need to try something new for dinner. We get it — and we’ve got you covered. From a warm and hearty start to a sweet ending, here are three plant-forward recipes for meal-time inspiration.
3 Ways to Add Plant-Forward Flair to Your Next Meal
Whether you’re getting ready for meatless Mondays, or just want to try something a little different for dinner, here are three plant-forward recipes to get you inspired for meal-time. From a warm and hearty start to a sweet ending, here are three plant-forward recipes to inspire you from a hearty start and filling entrée to a sweet ending.
Power Up with Pulses
- Category: All Year, Fall, Nutrition News, Recipes, Winter
They are nutritional powerhouses. They make soups and stews hearty and satisfying. They are easy to prepare, incredibly versatile and 100% plant-based. Learn more about the benefits of cooking with hearty, wholesome, delicious pulses.
Hearty, Wholesome, Delicious
They are nutritional powerhouses. They make soups and stews hearty and satisfying. They are easy to prepare, incredibly versatile and 100% plant-based. We’re talking about pulses!
To tell us more about this tiny but wonderful little ingredient that packs a big nutritional punch, we caught up with Becky Garrison, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with USA Pulses—a non-profit organization that works with growers, processors, and sellers of dried peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas—to learn about the world of pulses and how they feed our potential.
Power Up with Pulses
They are nutritional powerhouses. They make soups and stews hearty and satisfying. They are easy to prepare, incredibly versatile and 100% plant-based. Learn more about the benefits of cooking with hearty, wholesome, delicious pulses.
Simple Skillets: 3 Recipes for a Busy Life
Skillet Chicken Tacos
There’s nothing hard about making soft tacos, especially when you only need one pan! In a cast iron or nonstick skillet, combine and cook Tyson’s Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with your favorite taco seasonings. Garnish with a healthy spoonful of refried beans, a cheese of your choice and dinner is served.
ONE-PAN POULTRY.
Skillet Creations
Cooking with cast iron skillets—and other types of durable, nonstick pans—continues to be a popular culinary trend. Since these trusty pans are known for cooking food to perfection, we’re sharing three of our chefs’ and partners’ favorite recipes to help make mealtime easy.
Simple Skillets: 3 Recipes for a Busy Life
Skillet Chicken Tacos
There’s nothing hard about making soft tacos, especially when you only need one pan! In a cast iron or nonstick skillet, combine and cook Tyson’s Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with your favorite taco seasonings. Garnish with a healthy spoonful of refried beans, a cheese of your choice and dinner is served.
ONE-PAN POULTRY.
Digestive Health: Improve Your Health from the Inside Out
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
There are many ways you can keep your insides happy to improve your overall health. A dietitian nutritionist offers ways to go with your gut to improve your digestive health.
Go With Your Gut
How is your digestive health? Many of us don’t think about food once we’re done with the fun part—eating it! But the power of good nutrition happens inside your body and there are many things that you can do to keep your insides happy. We chatted with Ethan Baldridge, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Aramark Healthcare, to learn how to improve our digestive health. Ethan shared eight expert tips, including the following:
Digestive Health: Improve Your Health from the Inside Out
There are many ways you can keep your insides happy to improve your overall health. A dietitian nutritionist offers ways to go with your gut to improve your digestive health.
Why You Need a Kitchen Herb Garden
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Spring, Summer
Want to grow flavor, health, and beauty in your own home? Try an herb garden! A windowsill or countertop garden is fresh cooking at its finest. Get ideas to get you started.
Cultivate Your Health
Adding fresh herbs to your meals has its benefits. We’re taking a look at a few ways planting a kitchen herb garden can enhance your health, on and off the plate.
Why You Need a Kitchen Herb Garden
Want to grow flavor, health, and beauty in your own home? Try an herb garden! A windowsill or countertop garden is fresh cooking at its finest. Get ideas to get you started.
3 Ways to Fight Food Waste at Home
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Spring
Food waste is a far-reaching, global problem. However, there are simple, economical, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible practices you can bring to your own kitchen to help reduce waste at home. A sustainability expert shows you how.
Tackling Food Waste
Up to 35% of America’s food goes unsold or unused every year. While the issue of food waste is far-reaching, the good news is that there are economic, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible practices that you can bring to your own kitchen to help wipe out waste.
We spoke with Kelly McCourt, Enterprise Sustainability Manager, who works with the food waste reduction pros—our chefs and food production managers—who are discovering new waste reduction strategies and preventing millions of pounds of food waste each year. Give these tips below a try.
3 Ways to Fight Food Waste at Home
Food waste is a far-reaching, global problem. However, there are simple, economical, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible practices you can bring to your own kitchen to help reduce waste at home. A sustainability expert shows you how.
3 Ways to Up Your Cooking Game
Whether you’re just starting to cook, or are looking to improve your skills, here are some chef-tested ways to set you up for culinary success.
Cooking Skills to Learn
Whether you’re living away from home and starting to cook meals for the first time or just looking to improve your cooking skills, follow along as our chefs and partners share three kitchen basics that can help set you up for culinary success.
3 Ways to Up Your Cooking Game
Whether you’re just starting to cook, or are looking to improve your skills, here are some chef-tested ways to set you up for culinary success.
Healthy Birthday Treats that Take the Cake
Birthdays only come once a year so it’s important to make them special. If you want to make treats that are a little healthier, these traditional cake alternatives will create a next-level celebration.
Treats with a Twist
Birthdays—they only come once a year, so we always want to make them special! We’re sharing a few chef favorites for healthier alternatives to a traditional cake that will help take your birthday (and other celebrations) to a new level.
Healthy Birthday Treats that Take the Cake
Birthdays only come once a year so it’s important to make them special. If you want to make treats that are a little healthier, these traditional cake alternatives will create a next-level celebration.
3 Tasty Toasts to Try
Toast doesn’t have to be eaten just at breakfast. And there’s no rule that says jam is the only way to jazz it up! These tasty, healthy, creative recipes are sure to turn bread on its head any time of the day.
Toasting Up Your Day
Toast has long been a popular breakfast and snack option—but who says we can’t get creative every now and then? We’re sharing a few of our favorite ways to jazz up this crunchy classic.
3 Tasty Toasts to Try
Toast doesn’t have to be eaten just at breakfast. And there’s no rule that says jam is the only way to jazz it up! These tasty, healthy, creative recipes are sure to turn bread on its head any time of the day.
Feeling Stressed? 10 Tips to Take the Pressure Off
Sometimes stress motivates people to perform—and sometimes it overwhelms them, leading to harmful physical and emotional issues. Learn proven ways from a medical expert to take the pressure off and manage your reactions and stress in high-pressure situations.
Take the Pressure Off
Your air conditioner breaks on a sweltering day or someone cuts you off on the interstate. We’ve all been there, and it’s all too easy to let these situations get the best of us. We spoke with Dr. Glenn Levine, an expert with the American Heart Association (AHA), to learn a few practical tips for tackling high-pressure situations.
Feeling Stressed? 10 Tips to Take the Pressure Off
Sometimes stress motivates people to perform—and sometimes it overwhelms them, leading to harmful physical and emotional issues. Learn proven ways from a medical expert to take the pressure off and manage your reactions and stress in high-pressure situations.
3 Ways to Build a Healthy Summer Exercise Routine
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Summer
Warmer weather means more time outside. It also means the high temps can put a crimp in our exercise routines. Here are some expert-approved ways to build and maintain healthy exercise habits through the summer months.
Establishing Exercise Habits
Summer is here and we’re all ready to get outside more! We’re diving into a few expert-approved ways to build healthy exercise habits through the warmer months.
3 Ways to Build a Healthy Summer Exercise Routine
Warmer weather means more time outside. It also means the high temps can put a crimp in our exercise routines. Here are some expert-approved ways to build and maintain healthy exercise habits through the summer months.
Bold Flavor: 3 Mouthwatering Recipes Featuring Herbs and Spices
Want one secret to adding health AND flavor? Herbs and spices deliver a punch of flavor without too much extra salt. Get three great recipes to spice up your life.
Herbs, Spice and Everything Nice
We’re continuing the conversation from our Hold the Salt, Keep the Flavor blog and sharing a few recipes that will add a boost of flavor with go-to herbs and spices.
Bold Flavor: 3 Mouthwatering Recipes Featuring Herbs and Spices
Want one secret to adding health AND flavor? Herbs and spices deliver a punch of flavor without too much extra salt. Get three great recipes to spice up your life.
Tips to Stay Safer as Temps Heat Up
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Summer
From the beach to the barbeque and everywhere in between, summer is full of fun outdoor activities. However, there can also be risks. Make the most of your fun in the sun with these top tips from safety experts.
Staying Safe All Summer Long
From the beach to the barbeque and everywhere in between, this summer is bound to be full of exciting outdoor activities. To learn how we can all be safe during our fun in the sun, we spoke with Aramark safety experts Patrick Davey, Frank Chapa, and Greg LaRosa.
Tips to Stay Safer as Temps Heat Up
From the beach to the barbeque and everywhere in between, summer is full of fun outdoor activities. However, there can also be risks. Make the most of your fun in the sun with these top tips from safety experts.
3 Time-Saving Hacks to Make Kitchen Prep a Breeze
The less time spent in the kitchen means the more time can be spent eating and enjoying life with friends and family. Get quick tips from professional chefs to reduce your prep time and hassle—and increase your fun.
Simple Summer Tricks
Summer is a time when many of us want to spend less time in the hot kitchen, and more time enjoying life with friends. Below are a few of our chefs’ quick tips to reduce your prep time and hassle—and increase your fun—during the hottest days of the year.
3 Time-Saving Hacks to Make Kitchen Prep a Breeze
The less time spent in the kitchen means the more time can be spent eating and enjoying life with friends and family. Get quick tips from professional chefs to reduce your prep time and hassle—and increase your fun.
3 Recipes Featuring Tasty Turmeric
Turmeric is having a moment these days, and for good reason! Studies have found turmeric, which contains curcumin, can provide beneficial effects on overall heart health. What’s more, a little of this golden-hued spice provides an earthy flavor, citrusy aroma, and vibrant color that makes meals come alive. Here are three chef-tested recipes to invite some turmeric into your kitchen and life.
How to Cook with Trendy Turmeric
This spice seems to be everywhere these days, and for a good reason. Studies have found beneficial effects on overall heart health and, when cooking with this golden-hued spice, a little goes a long way! The earthy flavor, citrusy aroma and vibrant color of turmeric makes meals come alive. Add this versatile spice to everything from roasted veggies and eggs to chicken and rice dishes. Bring turmeric into your kitchen with these three chef-loved recipes!
3 Recipes Featuring Tasty Turmeric
Turmeric is having a moment these days, and for good reason! Studies have found turmeric, which contains curcumin, can provide beneficial effects on overall heart health. What’s more, a little of this golden-hued spice provides an earthy flavor, citrusy aroma, and vibrant color that makes meals come alive. Here are three chef-tested recipes to invite some turmeric into your kitchen and life.
Get Healthy, Hearty, Whole-Grain Recipes
Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses that offer fiber, vitamin E, B vitamins, and healthy fats. Better yet, they keep you fuller and satisfied longer compared to more refined grains. Try these chef-approved recipes to celebrate whole grains as the kitchen heroes they truly are.
Whole Grains = Kitchen Heroes
Whole grains are a powerhouse food that offers nutrients like fiber, vitamin E, B vitamins, and healthy fats. Better yet, they keep you fuller and satisfied longer compared to more refined grains. Give the chef-approved recipes below a try for some delicious, nutrient-rich inspiration.
Get Healthy, Hearty, Whole-Grain Recipes
Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses that offer fiber, vitamin E, B vitamins, and healthy fats. Better yet, they keep you fuller and satisfied longer compared to more refined grains. Try these chef-approved recipes to celebrate whole grains as the kitchen heroes they truly are.
Snack Ideas to Fuel body and Mind
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Recipes
When life gets busy, a healthy snack can give you the boost you need to stay focused and fueled. Get ideas for snacks that are simple, convenient, and balanced with a mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Mindful Munching
Life can be incredibly busy (with seemingly more and more crammed into our days all the time!). Juggling work or study schedules can push mindful, healthy snacking to the bottom of the list! But when things get hectic, healthy snacking is just what we all need to help fuel our performance and keep us going. If you’re in need of some healthy snacks, check out our expert-approved ideas below.
Snack Ideas to Fuel body and Mind
When life gets busy, a healthy snack can give you the boost you need to stay focused and fueled. Get ideas for snacks that are simple, convenient, and balanced with a mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Burgers with a Twist
The sky’s the limit when it comes to burgers. The patty can be meat or fish or turkey or veggies—or a combo! Then, there are nearly unlimited toppings, condiments, and bread choices. If you’re looking to get inspired to build a better burger, here are three recipes you have to try.
Your Burger Line-Up
People love burgers because, well, the sky’s the limit! Burgers offer unlimited possibilities. You can start with meat or fish or turkey or veggies, add the toppings and sauces of your dreams, and get all your favorite flavors in one bite. Burgers let everyone be creative. Do you want to level up and make a better and tastier burger? Our chef-loved burger recipes below can add a new spin to your tried-and-true favorites without sacrificing flavor.
Burgers with a Twist
The sky’s the limit when it comes to burgers. The patty can be meat or fish or turkey or veggies—or a combo! Then, there are nearly unlimited toppings, condiments, and bread choices. If you’re looking to get inspired to build a better burger, here are three recipes you have to try.
3 Ways to Better Manage Stress
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Fall
Stress is inevitable. And, while stress isn’t always a bad thing, finding better ways to deal with stressful situations is an important part of living a healthy, positive life. Get tips from an expert to better understand the impact of stress on your health, along with practical ways to manage it.
Taking Steps to Stress Less
While stress is an inevitable part of life (and isn’t always a bad thing), finding ways to deal with stressful situations is an important part of living a healthy, positive life. We spoke with Dr. Katherine Sanchez, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington, to help us better understand the impact of stress on overall health and to provide some practical ways to help manage it.
3 Ways to Better Manage Stress
Stress is inevitable. And, while stress isn’t always a bad thing, finding better ways to deal with stressful situations is an important part of living a healthy, positive life. Get tips from an expert to better understand the impact of stress on your health, along with practical ways to manage it.
Practice Random Acts of Kindness
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Winter
Being kind can be easy, free, and oh-so-fulfilling! Not sure where to start? Here are three ways to add some goodness to the world each and every day.
Make Kindness the Norm
Make every day Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day! Imagine a world where everyone is friendly, generous and considerate. Where we all look out for each other. Where we all pay it forward. And where kindness is the norm. Don’t wait for a special day to connect with people through kindness while inspiring, empowering and teaching others to be kind. Explore the ideas behind RAK day and let them inspire you throughout the year.
Practice Random Acts of Kindness
Being kind can be easy, free, and oh-so-fulfilling! Not sure where to start? Here are three ways to add some goodness to the world each and every day.
Kitchen Boredom Busters: 3 Recipes to Mix It Up and Have Some Fun
When things start to feel routine, the kitchen can be a place to mix it up, have some fun, and be creative. Spice things up with these recipes that are easy to make and even easier to love.
Recipe Refresh
When things start to feel routine, the kitchen can be a place to mix it up, have some fun, and be creative. Spice up your days with a few new recipes below that are easy to make and even easier to love. Looking for more? Our chefs share some of their favorites on our Recipes page.
Kitchen Boredom Busters: 3 Recipes to Mix It Up and Have Some Fun
When things start to feel routine, the kitchen can be a place to mix it up, have some fun, and be creative. Spice things up with these recipes that are easy to make and even easier to love.
TAKE15 to Tackle Stress
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing
With boundaries between work and life becoming more blurred these days, it’s important to take time out of your day to relax, reset, and recharge. Even taking short, 15-minute breaks throughout the day can make a big difference to your physical and emotional wellbeing. Get simple self-care habits to TAKE15 to reduce stress.
Destress & Decompress
In our fast-paced world, it seems like we’re always up against deadlines, commitments, and obligations. And that means stress! With stress levels so high, prioritizing your mental and emotional wellbeing is more important than ever. But there’s good news—taking time away, even taking short breaks throughout the day, can make a big difference. The simple act of taking 15 minutes to destress and decompress has been shown to provide real benefits. Here are a few #TAKE15 ideas to get started (check out our blog to learn more, and to get 15 ways to TAKE15).
TAKE15 to Tackle Stress
With boundaries between work and life becoming more blurred these days, it’s important to take time out of your day to relax, reset, and recharge. Even taking short, 15-minute breaks throughout the day can make a big difference to your physical and emotional wellbeing. Get simple self-care habits to TAKE15 to reduce stress.
Your Go-To Grocery List for Healthier Home Cooking
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Spring
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a large family, healthy home cooking gets easier if you stock your pantry, fridge, and freezer with these nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly staples.
Your Go-To Grocery List for Healthier Home Cooking
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a large family, healthy home cooking gets easier if you stock your pantry, fridge, and freezer with these nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly staples.
3 Ways to Bring the Family Together Through Food
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting
Eating meals together as a family has been linked to higher grades and self-esteem in children, and an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption for everyone. Get healthy ideas to eat better, together.
Eat Better, Eat Together
Did you know that family meals nourish the spirit, brain, and health of all family members? Studies link frequent meals together to increased self-esteem, a sense of wellbeing, positive social behaviors, and stronger family relationships. We spoke to Chef Tim Zintz, Director of Culinary Development at Aramark and a father himself, whose tips can help families bond and strengthen their relationship with food.
3 Ways to Bring the Family Together Through Food
Eating meals together as a family has been linked to higher grades and self-esteem in children, and an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption for everyone. Get healthy ideas to eat better, together.
3 Greek Yogurt Recipes for Breakfast—and Beyond!
Creamy, tangy, and delicious, Greek yogurt is also a nutrition powerhouse loaded with calcium, essential nutrients, and high-quality protein. Sure, it’s great on its own, but here are three tasty recipes to add Greek yogurt to any meal of the day.
Bring in the Yum with Yogurt
Greek yogurt is not only delicious, it can also be loaded with calcium, essential nutrients and high-quality protein. We love Greek yogurt and reached out to our partners at Chobani to ask them for three of their favorite ideas for including this powerhouse food in any meal, any time of the day.
3 Greek Yogurt Recipes for Breakfast—and Beyond!
Creamy, tangy, and delicious, Greek yogurt is also a nutrition powerhouse loaded with calcium, essential nutrients, and high-quality protein. Sure, it’s great on its own, but here are three tasty recipes to add Greek yogurt to any meal of the day.
Habits to Support a Healthy Immune System
- Category: Fall, Nutrition News, Winter
When it comes to your immune system, a good offense is your best defense. Learn from an expert how the immune system works and what you can do to keep yours in tip-top shape.
Habits to Support a Healthy Immune System
When it comes to your immune system, a good offense is your best defense. Learn from an expert how the immune system works and what you can do to keep yours in tip-top shape.
Dietitian Tips to Top Your List
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
Dietitians are the food and nutrition experts. They have lots of tips that can help you live a healthier life. Here are 3 to get you started.
Nutrition in Your Live
More people than ever are interested in learning about nutrition. Making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits can make a big impact in our lives. Our dietitians are all about helping everyone better understand the ins and outs of all things food and diet. A few tips that they put at the top of their list:
Dietitian Tips to Top Your List
Dietitians are the food and nutrition experts. They have lots of tips that can help you live a healthier life. Here are 3 to get you started.
Expert Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Fall
Juggling work and personal life is a challenge for most of us. But how do you know when work-life balance is getting out of control and it’s time for a change? Get expert tips you can act on now to help manage stress levels and, ultimately, overall health.
Finding a Better Balance
Juggling your work and personal life is a challenge for most of us. But how do you know when your work-life balance is getting “out-of-whack” and that it’s time to make a change? According to Yarvell Gardner, a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist: “Whenever you find your work causes distress in the rest of your life, that’s when you need to rebalance!” Below are three expert tips from Yarvell that you can act on now to help manage your stress levels—and, ultimately, your health.
Expert Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance
Juggling work and personal life is a challenge for most of us. But how do you know when work-life balance is getting out of control and it’s time for a change? Get expert tips you can act on now to help manage stress levels and, ultimately, overall health.
Trendy or Truthful: Trust-Check Your Nutrition News
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Spring
Are probiotics good? Is caffeine bad? What about eggs? We are bombarded daily with nutrition news, fad diets, and media commentary on what’s good or bad. Get sound advice to help you keep up—and distinguish nutrition fact from fiction.
Nutrition News: Who (and What) Can You Trust?
Living a healthy lifestyle can feel more complicated than it really is. Online, we’re faced with an influx of opinions and recommendations—but not all nutrition news is reliable. Whether you’re looking at a news article or YouTube, reading a book or chatting with your neighbor, the nutrition information you hear might be newsworthy, but is it trustworthy? Our tips can help you become a savvier consumer of nutrition news and learn to sort fact from fiction.
Trendy or Truthful: Trust-Check Your Nutrition News
Are probiotics good? Is caffeine bad? What about eggs? We are bombarded daily with nutrition news, fad diets, and media commentary on what’s good or bad. Get sound advice to help you keep up—and distinguish nutrition fact from fiction.
One-Pot Recipes Our Chefs Love
Cooking a delicious, healthy meal can be easy—and convenient! These recipes call for using a single pot or pan to make clean-up a breeze.
With tips from our chefs, cooking a delicious healthy meal can be easy! To make it even more convenient, and to cut down on the clean-up, our chefs love One-Pot Wonders—meals that only take a single pot (or pan!) to prepare. Give these a try—and make cooking and clean-up a breeze.
One-Pot Recipes Our Chefs Love
Cooking a delicious, healthy meal can be easy—and convenient! These recipes call for using a single pot or pan to make clean-up a breeze.
Healthy Dieting Pro Tips
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Spring, Summer
Mediterranean. Whole30. Paleo. Keto?!? If you are mystified by all the different diet plans and what they can do for you, get this dietitian’s sound advice to take the guesswork out of healthy dieting.
Dieting for Now or for Life
Nearly three-quarters of Americans say they’re unhappy with their weight. However, many people have trouble figuring out which diets are the most effective and sustainable. Amy Anderson, Aramark Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (pictured below), shares tried-and-true tips to break through the dieting noise and help you choose and stick to a healthy eating pattern.
Healthy Dieting Pro Tips
Mediterranean. Whole30. Paleo. Keto?!? If you are mystified by all the different diet plans and what they can do for you, get this dietitian’s sound advice to take the guesswork out of healthy dieting.
3 Recipes to Make Apple Season Even Sweeter
Chefs serve up recipes for a parfait, a soup, and a salad that showcase the almost endless possibilities of cooking with apples.
3 Recipes to Make Apple Season Even Sweeter
Chefs serve up recipes for a parfait, a soup, and a salad that showcase the almost endless possibilities of cooking with apples.
3 Habits to Boost Brain Power
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing
Learn from a neurology expert how a healthy lifestyle can boost your brain’s potential—no matter your age.
3 Habits to Boost Brain Power
Learn from a neurology expert how a healthy lifestyle can boost your brain’s potential—no matter your age.
Expert Ideas for Cool Weather Exercise
- Category: Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
Physical activity doesn’t have to end as temperatures dip. Here are three ideas to keep you, your family and your friends moving—inside and out—during the cooler months of the year.
Expert Ideas for Cool Weather Exercise
Physical activity doesn’t have to end as temperatures dip. Here are three ideas to keep you, your family and your friends moving—inside and out—during the cooler months of the year.
3 Pumpkin Recipes for Any Fall Feast
Pumpkin isn’t just for pies! Here are three chef-tested recipes—from savory to sweet—that feature fall’s favorite orange squash.
3 Pumpkin Recipes for Any Fall Feast
Pumpkin isn’t just for pies! Here are three chef-tested recipes—from savory to sweet—that feature fall’s favorite orange squash.
Give Comfort Foods a Plant-Forward Makeover
Your favorite hot, hearty, rich, and filling comfort foods take on a healthier plant-based twist with these three chef-approved recipes.
Give Comfort Foods a Plant-Forward Makeover
Your favorite hot, hearty, rich, and filling comfort foods take on a healthier plant-based twist with these three chef-approved recipes.
3 Expert Tips to Get You Through Stressful Times
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing
Stress is a fact of life—and many people are facing more stress now than ever before. Get practical ways for managing stress from two health experts.
3 Expert Tips to Get You Through Stressful Times
Stress is a fact of life—and many people are facing more stress now than ever before. Get practical ways for managing stress from two health experts.
Chefs Dish on Healthy Food Trends
What healthy food trends are on the minds (and plates) of professional chefs? Three mega-trends you won’t want to miss.
Chefs Dish on Healthy Food Trends
What healthy food trends are on the minds (and plates) of professional chefs? Three mega-trends you won’t want to miss.
3 Recipes to Take Greek Yogurt Beyond Breakfast
Creamy, tangy, and decidedly delicious, Greek yogurt is also packed with protein and healthy nutrients. But if you think it’s only good with granola and fruit, think again! Here are three chef-created recipes that take Greek yogurt beyond breakfast.
3 Recipes to Take Greek Yogurt Beyond Breakfast
Creamy, tangy, and decidedly delicious, Greek yogurt is also packed with protein and healthy nutrients. But if you think it’s only good with granola and fruit, think again! Here are three chef-created recipes that take Greek yogurt beyond breakfast.
Baking with Whole Grains: Recipes, Tips and Tricks
The road to healthier baking is paved with clever ingredient swaps, including whole grains. Get recipes, tips, and answers to some of the most common questions about baking with whole grains.
Baking with Whole Grains: Recipes, Tips and Tricks
The road to healthier baking is paved with clever ingredient swaps, including whole grains. Get recipes, tips, and answers to some of the most common questions about baking with whole grains.
Healthy Appetizers to Get Your Party Started
- Category: Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes, Winter
If you’re entertaining friends, throwing a party, or just mixing up your weekend menu—everyone seems to love apps. This week we’re sharing some chef approved appetizer ideas that are healthy and delicious.
Healthy Appetizers to Get Your Party Started
If you’re entertaining friends, throwing a party, or just mixing up your weekend menu—everyone seems to love apps. This week we’re sharing some chef approved appetizer ideas that are healthy and delicious.
Coffee: Get to Know Your Cup of Joe
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News, Winter
There is always a new scientific study or media story touting the health benefits of coffee. It leaves many to wonder where to go for the best information. A dietitian clears up confusion and shares tips to create a healthier coffee habit.
Coffee: Get to Know Your Cup of Joe
There is always a new scientific study or media story touting the health benefits of coffee. It leaves many to wonder where to go for the best information. A dietitian clears up confusion and shares tips to create a healthier coffee habit.
3 Tips for the Perfect Picnic
- Category: Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting, Summer
Ready to picnic like a pro? From packing to prepping to planning—here are some tricks that can help you make your next picnic even more perfect.
3 Tips for the Perfect Picnic
Ready to picnic like a pro? From packing to prepping to planning—here are some tricks that can help you make your next picnic even more perfect.
The Berry Best Recipes
Sweet, delicious, and almost unbelievably healthy, berries are amazing. Here are a few recipes to celebrate berry season.
The Berry Best Recipes
Sweet, delicious, and almost unbelievably healthy, berries are amazing. Here are a few recipes to celebrate berry season.
The Hottest Recipes for Your BBQ
For many of us, summertime=grill time. Good news is that grilling can be healthy and delicious. Check out some great recipes for summertime or any time you’re feeling the need to light up the grill.
The Hottest Recipes for Your BBQ
For many of us, summertime=grill time. Good news is that grilling can be healthy and delicious. Check out some great recipes for summertime or any time you’re feeling the need to light up the grill.
3 Ways to Relax, Reset, Refresh.
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle
One of the most important things we can do for our health is taking a break. Relaxing, refreshing, rejuvenating—it’s essential to wellbeing. Get inspired with a few ideas today.
3 Ways to Relax, Reset, Refresh.
One of the most important things we can do for our health is taking a break. Relaxing, refreshing, rejuvenating—it’s essential to wellbeing. Get inspired with a few ideas today.
Your Cooking Challenges, Solved!
“Hey, Chef! How do I …?” When you’re in the kitchen, questions or struggles are bound to pop up. None of us are experts at everything. To help you here is some advice from a professional chefs who helps us tackles the most common cooking challenges.
Your Cooking Challenges, Solved!
“Hey, Chef! How do I …?” When you’re in the kitchen, questions or struggles are bound to pop up. None of us are experts at everything. To help you here is some advice from a professional chefs who helps us tackles the most common cooking challenges.
Back to School Success Tips
- Category: Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting, Summer
Whether it’s summer break or a holiday vacation, it’s wonderful when your kids are off from school. But getting back into the school routine can bring its own challenges. Expert tips to help your family navigate the path from vacation back to school.
Back to School Success Tips
Whether it’s summer break or a holiday vacation, it’s wonderful when your kids are off from school. But getting back into the school routine can bring its own challenges. Expert tips to help your family navigate the path from vacation back to school.
Your Nutrition Questions Answered
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
There are so many nutrition myths out there. It seems like every day there’s another story about a miracle food or fad. A dietitian helps us all separate nutrition fact from fiction.
Your Nutrition Questions Answered
There are so many nutrition myths out there. It seems like every day there’s another story about a miracle food or fad. A dietitian helps us all separate nutrition fact from fiction.
3 Delicious and Easy Plant-Based Meals
Plant-based cooking is surprisingly easy. And it can be healthier for you and healthier for the planet, too! If you’re looking for more ways to bring plant-based meals to your kitchen, check out these recipes that are easy to make and filled with flavor.
3 Delicious and Easy Plant-Based Meals
Plant-based cooking is surprisingly easy. And it can be healthier for you and healthier for the planet, too! If you’re looking for more ways to bring plant-based meals to your kitchen, check out these recipes that are easy to make and filled with flavor.
3 Great Recipes to Warm Up and Fuel Up
One of the best things about a new season: New food and recipes. Here are three great recipes that are perfect for chilly days and even colder nights.
3 Great Recipes to Warm Up and Fuel Up
One of the best things about a new season: New food and recipes. Here are three great recipes that are perfect for chilly days and even colder nights.
Cooking 101: Confidence in the Kitchen
We all face cooking challenges! Recipes that are intimidating or kitchen skills that we just haven’t been able to conquer. Get tips and tricks to help you feel more confident in the kitchen.
Cooking 101: Confidence in the Kitchen
We all face cooking challenges! Recipes that are intimidating or kitchen skills that we just haven’t been able to conquer. Get tips and tricks to help you feel more confident in the kitchen.
Meal Prepping to Eat Better and Stress Less
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know planning and prepping meals ahead of time has been linked to eating healthier? It seems we get more nutrients and a greater variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains when we plan ahead. Get great ways to reduce meal planning stress.
Let’s face it. Planning and cooking meals every single night can be a chore! That’s probably why meal prepping—or making and storing multiple portions of a dish ahead of time—has become so popular.
And there’s more to the trend than just pretty pics of neatly stacked, identical containers on Instagram. Here are some benefits of meal prepping, along with three recipes that are easy to cook in large batches to refrigerate or freeze.
Meal Prepping to Eat Better and Stress Less
Did you know planning and prepping meals ahead of time has been linked to eating healthier? It seems we get more nutrients and a greater variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains when we plan ahead. Get great ways to reduce meal planning stress.
3 Soups to Add to Your Recipe Favorites
Is soup the perfect food? On a cold day, there’s nothing like it. Here are three recipes perfect for the season and, best of all, they’re wholesome, delicious, and soup-er easy to make.
3 Soups to Add to Your Recipe Favorites
Is soup the perfect food? On a cold day, there’s nothing like it. Here are three recipes perfect for the season and, best of all, they’re wholesome, delicious, and soup-er easy to make.
A Doctors Insights on Tackling Burnout
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing
We all deal with work stress from time to time. But have you heard about or experienced work burnout? Hear from an expert on recognizing, avoiding, and tackling burnout.
Stress is part of everyday life—and in small doses it can even be a good thing, driving us to be our very best. However, too much stress can lead to burnout. What exactly is burnout and how can you avoid it or overcome it?
Dr. Gaurava Agarwal, MD, Chief Wellness Executive for Northwestern Medicine and the Director of Faculty Wellness for Northwestern University talks about this important topic.
A Doctors Insights on Tackling Burnout
We all deal with work stress from time to time. But have you heard about or experienced work burnout? Hear from an expert on recognizing, avoiding, and tackling burnout.
3 Beyond Easy Comfort Food Recipes
Give these three easy, nourishing, and comforting recipes a try—they’re perfect for the season.
3 Beyond Easy Comfort Food Recipes
Give these three easy, nourishing, and comforting recipes a try—they’re perfect for the season.
4 Functional Foods with Super Benefits
- Category: All Year, Nutrition News
You’ve heard the term superfood, but do you know about functional foods? Whether you’re looking to improve your heart, brain, immune, or digestive health, learn more about functional foods and their wonderful benefits.
4 Functional Foods with Super Benefits
You’ve heard the term superfood, but do you know about functional foods? Whether you’re looking to improve your heart, brain, immune, or digestive health, learn more about functional foods and their wonderful benefits.
TAKE15 to Show Stress Who’s Boss
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle
Need a little break? Good news! Taking a break—even for a few minutes—can improve memory, boost energy, and make us more productive. Learn about the stress reduction benefits of break time.
TAKE15 to Show Stress Who’s Boss
Need a little break? Good news! Taking a break—even for a few minutes—can improve memory, boost energy, and make us more productive. Learn about the stress reduction benefits of break time.
Winterize Your Health with These Expert Tips
- Category: Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
Expert advice on giving your body the TLC it needs to strengthen your natural defenses and keep you on the path to winter wellness.
Winterize Your Health with These Expert Tips
Expert advice on giving your body the TLC it needs to strengthen your natural defenses and keep you on the path to winter wellness.
Eating for Heart Health Podcast
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Podcasts, Winter
Practical ways to improve your heart health based on guidance from the American Heart Association in this podcast from dietitian Amanda Zimmerman.
Eating for Heart Health Podcast
Practical ways to improve your heart health based on guidance from the American Heart Association in this podcast from dietitian Amanda Zimmerman.
Healthy Dieting Podcast
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Podcasts, Spring, Summer
With all the diet info out there, it’s hard to tell where to start. Registered Dietitian Amy Anderson offers ways to navigate the confusing world of popular diets—and shares her thoughts about maintaining a healthy weight for a healthier life—in this podcast.
Is watching your weight on your list of goals? Achieving a healthy weight is certainly a worthy objective—but, with the overwhelming amount of information out there, what’s a dieter to make of it all?
Registered Dietitian Amy Anderson is here to help you navigate the confusing world of popular diets—and to share her thoughts about maintaining a healthy weight and a healthier life in our Five Minutes to Feed Your Potential podcast.
Healthy Dieting Podcast
With all the diet info out there, it’s hard to tell where to start. Registered Dietitian Amy Anderson offers ways to navigate the confusing world of popular diets—and shares her thoughts about maintaining a healthy weight for a healthier life—in this podcast.
8 Essentials for Heart Health
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Winter
It’s always a great time to make sure you’re doing all you can to keep your ❤️ healthy. The @american_heart Association offers #LifesEssential8 guidelines to help everyone live better.
Show Your ♥ Some ♥
So much depends on keeping your heart and cardiovascular system in good working order. That’s why we are shining a light on recently updated guidance from the American Heart Association (AHA). Based on more than a decade’s worth of research, Life’s Essential 8 from the AHA outlines the most important components of heart health and offers simple steps to maintain or improve yours.
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8 Essentials for Heart Health
It’s always a great time to make sure you’re doing all you can to keep your ❤️ healthy. The @american_heart Association offers #LifesEssential8 guidelines to help everyone live better.
3 Savory Satisfying Soups and Stews
- Category: Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes, Winter
Is there anything better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day? With roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, this spicy Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup is a great way to warm up and fuel up. Get the #recipe and two others to warm up and fuel up.
3 Savory Satisfying Soups and Stews
Is there anything better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day? With roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, this spicy Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup is a great way to warm up and fuel up. Get the #recipe and two others to warm up and fuel up.
Podcast: Give Your Immune System a Boost
- Category: Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Podcasts, Winter
Trying to fight off colds and the flu seems like a full-time job this time of year. Did you know there are easy things you can do to give your immune system a boost? Find out more in this podcast from Dietitians Lauren Vierlingh.
Having a healthy immune system is on everyone’s mind these days. To strengthen our natural defenses against the common cold, flu, and other “bugs,” we want to do everything possible to fend off illness and stay healthy.
Did you know there are easy things you can do to give your immune system a boost?
In this Five Minutes to Feed Your Potential podcast, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lauren Vierling offers strategies to nourish your immune health.
Podcast: Give Your Immune System a Boost
Trying to fight off colds and the flu seems like a full-time job this time of year. Did you know there are easy things you can do to give your immune system a boost? Find out more in this podcast from Dietitians Lauren Vierlingh.
Kindness and Your Health
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
But every act of kindness we extend—to a fellow human being, to animals, to a cause near and dear to our hearts—offers benefits that go way beyond a momentary mood boost or a split-second smile. Each act of kindness has a real physical and emotional benefit. In other words, kindness is healthy. An expert from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation shares how.
Kindness and Your Health
But every act of kindness we extend—to a fellow human being, to animals, to a cause near and dear to our hearts—offers benefits that go way beyond a momentary mood boost or a split-second smile. Each act of kindness has a real physical and emotional benefit. In other words, kindness is healthy. An expert from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation shares how.
Sugar and Your Health: Finding a Sweet Balance
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News
Love sugar? You’re not alone! Many of us are prone to sugar cravings—and it can be all too easy to let the sweet stuff get the better of you. To help us all understand more about the topic, an expert tells us what the science says about sugar and how you can create a healthier relationship with sweets.
Sugar and Your Health: Finding a Sweet Balance
Love sugar? You’re not alone! Many of us are prone to sugar cravings—and it can be all too easy to let the sweet stuff get the better of you. To help us all understand more about the topic, an expert tells us what the science says about sugar and how you can create a healthier relationship with sweets.
Today’s Podcast: Chef Tips for Healthy ways to Add Flavor
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Podcasts
Get chef tips for adding lots of flavor to your food…without relying on salt, as your one and only seasoning! This podcast helps us discover ways that less salt—doesn’t have to mean that your food becomes bland and boring. Dial up the flavor—without the salt.
Today’s Podcast: Chef Tips for Healthy ways to Add Flavor
Get chef tips for adding lots of flavor to your food…without relying on salt, as your one and only seasoning! This podcast helps us discover ways that less salt—doesn’t have to mean that your food becomes bland and boring. Dial up the flavor—without the salt.
3 Reasons to Go Nuts (and Seeds!)
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News
Not only are nuts and seeds tasty treats, but they pack a nutritious punch. According to research, eating nuts and seeds is associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and other conditions. A dietitian helps us understand the health benefits of nuts and seeds, plus the many ways to enjoy them.
Few foods are more satisfying than a handful of almonds, pistachios—or whatever your favorite nut or seed may be! We crave their flavors and inviting textures year-round. We talked with one of our dietitians to learn more about the health benefits of nuts and seeds—and ways to incorporate them in your daily meals and snacks.
3 Reasons to Go Nuts (and Seeds!)
Not only are nuts and seeds tasty treats, but they pack a nutritious punch. According to research, eating nuts and seeds is associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and other conditions. A dietitian helps us understand the health benefits of nuts and seeds, plus the many ways to enjoy them.
Today’s Podcast: Making the Food-Mood Connection
- Category: All Year, Emotional Wellbeing, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Podcasts
We all know that food affects our physical health. But there’s also a relationship between what you eat and your state of mind. It’s called the food-mood connection. Tune in to this podcast to learn about the 3 food building blocks that your body needs to keep your food-mood balance in check.
Today’s Podcast: Making the Food-Mood Connection
We all know that food affects our physical health. But there’s also a relationship between what you eat and your state of mind. It’s called the food-mood connection. Tune in to this podcast to learn about the 3 food building blocks that your body needs to keep your food-mood balance in check.
3 Juicy Strawberry Recipes
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes, Spring, Summer
Sweet and delicious, berries just happen to be some of the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Give this Strawberry Overnight Oats and a few other recipe ideas a try next time you have a few berries in the fridge.
3 Juicy Strawberry Recipes
Sweet and delicious, berries just happen to be some of the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Give this Strawberry Overnight Oats and a few other recipe ideas a try next time you have a few berries in the fridge.
Good News About Pets and Your Health
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know that your pet can help you live a healthier life? Backed by scientific research, the good news is something that pet lovers and potential pet parents will both be excited to read about!
Whether you’re a current pet owner, a prospective pet owner—or someone who is curious about what you’re missing—there is something about pets that you should know: Pets can help you live a healthier life!
Backed by scientific research, and inspired by the American Heart Association’s Best Friend Friday program, you’ll be happy to hear the good news about pet ownership.
Good News About Pets and Your Health
Did you know that your pet can help you live a healthier life? Backed by scientific research, the good news is something that pet lovers and potential pet parents will both be excited to read about!
Podcast: Fueling for Fitness
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Podcasts
Looking for pointers on what you should eat—and when—to get the most out of your workouts? Listen to a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics share her knowledge about how to fuel for fitness.
Podcast: Fueling for Fitness
Looking for pointers on what you should eat—and when—to get the most out of your workouts? Listen to a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics share her knowledge about how to fuel for fitness.
Podcast: Ways to Go Plant Forward
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Podcasts, Spring
You don’t have to be #vegetarian or #vegan to go plant-forward! If you already know about this eating trend, you know that eating plant-forward can be both good for your body and good for the environment. Listen to a chef who has some delicious ideas about eating plant-forward.
Podcast: Ways to Go Plant Forward
You don’t have to be #vegetarian or #vegan to go plant-forward! If you already know about this eating trend, you know that eating plant-forward can be both good for your body and good for the environment. Listen to a chef who has some delicious ideas about eating plant-forward.
Get Scrappy: Ways to Reduce Food Waste
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Spring
There are a lot of things you can do in your kitchen to cut down on (or even eliminate) food waste. The trick is finding ways to be creative. An expert on the topics offers several ways to turn food you may be ready to scrap into healthy and delicious meals. A win for your budget, and the environment.
Here’s a hard fact: Food waste in the U.S. is estimated to be approximately 30-40% of our entire food supply. Wasting food not only misuses the resources used to grow, harvest, process, and transport it—but it can also be hard on every person’s wallet. To top it all off, it contributes to climate change.
But here’s the good news: There are a lot of things you can do at home to cut down on (or even eliminate) food waste. The trick is finding ways to be creative. A chef offers several ways to turn food you may be ready to scrap into healthy and delicious meals.
Get Scrappy: Ways to Reduce Food Waste
There are a lot of things you can do in your kitchen to cut down on (or even eliminate) food waste. The trick is finding ways to be creative. An expert on the topics offers several ways to turn food you may be ready to scrap into healthy and delicious meals. A win for your budget, and the environment.
Today’s Podcast: Chef Tips for Smart Shopping
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Podcasts
How often does this happen? You go to the grocery store with good intentions of filling your cart with healthy foods and sticking to your budget. But somehow what ends up in your cart is not as healthy or as wallet-friendly as you’d like. A chef talks about how to build a well-stocked kitchen — full of nutritious, affordable options.
Smart Shopping Tips from a Savvy Chef
Does this sound familiar? You go to the grocery store with good intentions of filling your cart with healthy foods and sticking to your budget. But somehow what ends up in your cart is not as healthy or as wallet-friendly as you’d like!
The secret, as Chef Tim Zintz will tell you in our latest Five Minutes to Feed Your Potential podcast, is starting with a plan and then following some simple tips to build a well-stocked kitchen full of nutritious, affordable options.
Today’s Podcast: Chef Tips for Smart Shopping
How often does this happen? You go to the grocery store with good intentions of filling your cart with healthy foods and sticking to your budget. But somehow what ends up in your cart is not as healthy or as wallet-friendly as you’d like. A chef talks about how to build a well-stocked kitchen — full of nutritious, affordable options.
Today’s Podcast: Easy Meals for Busy Families
- Category: All Year, Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting, Podcasts
It’s dinner time — but the problem is — you have no plans for dinner. On nights like these, almost every busy family could use a chef’s advice to help them get on the right track. A chef talks about ways to solve the age old problem—what’s for dinner?
Today’s Podcast: Easy Meals for Busy Families
It’s dinner time — but the problem is — you have no plans for dinner. On nights like these, almost every busy family could use a chef’s advice to help them get on the right track. A chef talks about ways to solve the age old problem—what’s for dinner?
3 Ways to keep Cool in the Kitchen
- Category: Chef Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Summer
If you can’t stand the heat…get out of the kitchen. A chef shares some recipes and better ideas to help us turn off the oven and stove while still enjoying delicious summertime meals.
3 Ways to keep Cool in the Kitchen
If you can’t stand the heat…get out of the kitchen. A chef shares some recipes and better ideas to help us turn off the oven and stove while still enjoying delicious summertime meals.
3 Tomato Recipes Perfect for Summer
Tomatoes are everywhere this time of year. Here are three recipes to try that feature fresh tomatoes in different ways.
3 Tomato Recipes Perfect for Summer
Tomatoes are everywhere this time of year. Here are three recipes to try that feature fresh tomatoes in different ways.
3 Super Smoothies to Start (or End!) Your Day
Looking for great smoothie recipes with a healthy twist. A chef provided three great recipes that are definitely worth a try – Blueberry Banana, Carrot Ginger, and Kale Pineapple each make for a delicious way to add some variety if you’re a smoothie lover.
3 Super Smoothies to Start (or End!) Your Day
Looking for great smoothie recipes with a healthy twist. A chef provided three great recipes that are definitely worth a try – Blueberry Banana, Carrot Ginger, and Kale Pineapple each make for a delicious way to add some variety if you’re a smoothie lover.
3 Summer Recipes to Savor
From watermelon to corn to berries, summer fruits and vegetables can’t be beat. Here are three recipes to help make the most of the best of the season.
3 Summer Recipes to Savor
From watermelon to corn to berries, summer fruits and vegetables can’t be beat. Here are three recipes to help make the most of the best of the season.
Today’s Podcast: How to Build a Better Salad
We all eat them. But we don’t all love them. Because sometimes, salads are a little boring. If you’re in a salad rut and looking for ways to change things up. A chef talks about how to build a better salad.
Today’s Podcast: How to Build a Better Salad
We all eat them. But we don’t all love them. Because sometimes, salads are a little boring. If you’re in a salad rut and looking for ways to change things up. A chef talks about how to build a better salad.
Today’s Podcast: Be Safe—Kitchen Safety
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle, Podcasts
When you’re cooking there are lots of things to think about. You want to make food that’s delicious, of course! But making sure your kitchen is 100% safe is equally important. To offer some practical advice for home cooks, a safety expert talks about the most simple and effective ways to keep your food, and kitchen, safer.
Today’s Podcast: Be Safe—Kitchen Safety
When you’re cooking there are lots of things to think about. You want to make food that’s delicious, of course! But making sure your kitchen is 100% safe is equally important. To offer some practical advice for home cooks, a safety expert talks about the most simple and effective ways to keep your food, and kitchen, safer.
Baking Up Some Whole Grain Goodness
- Category: Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes, Winter
Do you love to bake? Or maybe eat wonderful baked goods that someone else baked? Either way, it’s time to take your baked goods to the next level by baking with whole wheat and whole grains. For a wonderful Whole Wheat Banana Bread and other ways to get started—give these recipes a try.
Whole grains (think oats, farro, barley, brown rice, and pastas and breads made with 100% whole-wheat flour) are great for so many reasons. Read The Whole Story on Whole Grains to find out more.
We love whole grains so much that we’re sharing three tasty recipes below — pick one and get your whole grain baking going.
Baking Up Some Whole Grain Goodness
Do you love to bake? Or maybe eat wonderful baked goods that someone else baked? Either way, it’s time to take your baked goods to the next level by baking with whole wheat and whole grains. For a wonderful Whole Wheat Banana Bread and other ways to get started—give these recipes a try.
Kids & Veggies: What’s a Parent to Do?
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Parenting
Getting kids to eat their vegetables is a challenge—and often a source of stress. Vegetables are important in children’s diets, but only around 10% of kids are getting the recommended amounts. But Anne Pantoja, a chef and registered dietitian, has some tips to help solve this age-old dilemma.
Getting children to eat vegetables is an age-old dilemma—and one that often comes with stress! We know vegetables are important to help young bodies grow and stay healthy. Yet only around 10% of kids get the recommended amounts of vegetables in their diet.
“What’s a Parent to Do?” Anne Pantoja, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who is also a mom and a chef offers tips and guidance—and even shares her recipe for brownies made with black beans and applesauce!
Kids & Veggies: What’s a Parent to Do?
Getting kids to eat their vegetables is a challenge—and often a source of stress. Vegetables are important in children’s diets, but only around 10% of kids are getting the recommended amounts. But Anne Pantoja, a chef and registered dietitian, has some tips to help solve this age-old dilemma.
The Benefits of Stretching
- Category: All Year, Healthy Lifestyle
From fitness buffs to health enthusiasts, most people don’t make the time to stretch. Those who do often only stretch when something aches. But experts say regular stretching can deliver all kinds of benefits. An exercise physiologist shares some common misperceptions about stretching and top tips on how to create the best stretching routine to keep you flexible and healthy.
The Benefits of Stretching
From fitness buffs to health enthusiasts, most people don’t make the time to stretch. Those who do often only stretch when something aches. But experts say regular stretching can deliver all kinds of benefits. An exercise physiologist shares some common misperceptions about stretching and top tips on how to create the best stretching routine to keep you flexible and healthy.
Picky Eaters: What’s a Parent to Do?
- Category: Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition News, Parenting
When it comes to your child’s eating habits, is picky the word that immediately comes to mind? If you have a picky eater in your house, you’re definitely not alone. Parents everywhere wonder—when will the picky eating end, if ever? Dietitian Caryn Fields helps us better understand what’s behind picky eating, offers tips and approaches to help, and also delves into “do’s and don’ts.”
It’s not uncommon for kids to go through a picky phase—or several—but it might mean children are missing out on nutrients they need to grow and be healthy.
“What’s a Parent to Do?” To encourage picky eaters to be more adventurous with food, registered dietitian Caryn Fields describes what’s behind picky eating, offers tips and approaches to help, and delves into “dos and don’ts”.
Picky Eaters: What’s a Parent to Do?
When it comes to your child’s eating habits, is picky the word that immediately comes to mind? If you have a picky eater in your house, you’re definitely not alone. Parents everywhere wonder—when will the picky eating end, if ever? Dietitian Caryn Fields helps us better understand what’s behind picky eating, offers tips and approaches to help, and also delves into “do’s and don’ts.”
Podcast: Ways to Manage Stress
- Category: Emotional Wellbeing
Stress……It’s a fact of life and it seems to be everywhere. Work stress, school stress, family stress, and stress from what’s on the news every day. It’s all part of the stress equation. Here to help us recognize the signs of stress and to offer practical ways to help reduce its impact on our lives, is Licensed Professional Counselor—Yarvell Gardner.
Podcast: Ways to Manage Stress
Stress……It’s a fact of life and it seems to be everywhere. Work stress, school stress, family stress, and stress from what’s on the news every day. It’s all part of the stress equation. Here to help us recognize the signs of stress and to offer practical ways to help reduce its impact on our lives, is Licensed Professional Counselor—Yarvell Gardner.
5 Recipes to Celebrate the Great Pumpkin
- Category: Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes, Winter
Pumpkin spice, pumpkin latte, pumpkin pie—as soon as October rolls around, pumpkin reigns supreme. But colorful and nutrition-packed pumpkin has a lot more to offer. If you love pumpkin and want to celebrate it for breakfast, lunch and dinner with ideas like Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal, Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bisque, or Pumpkin Curry Sauté—check out these easy and delicious recipes.
5 Recipes to Celebrate the Great Pumpkin
Pumpkin spice, pumpkin latte, pumpkin pie—as soon as October rolls around, pumpkin reigns supreme. But colorful and nutrition-packed pumpkin has a lot more to offer. If you love pumpkin and want to celebrate it for breakfast, lunch and dinner with ideas like Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal, Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bisque, or Pumpkin Curry Sauté—check out these easy and delicious recipes.
Cooking for a Crowd
- Category: Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Winter
Parties, holidays, birthday celebrations—there are so many occasions when you may find yourself cooking for a crowd. Need some help? A chef offers advice for tackling the task of feeding a crew–and making it look easy!
While it’s one thing to cook for yourself or your family, it’s quite another to get ready for a large group. If you’re gearing up to host a big get-together, a chef with lots of experience shares some helpful tips on cooking for a crowd.
Cooking for a Crowd
Parties, holidays, birthday celebrations—there are so many occasions when you may find yourself cooking for a crowd. Need some help? A chef offers advice for tackling the task of feeding a crew–and making it look easy!
3 Sensational Side Dish Recipes
- Category: Chef Tips, Fall, Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes, Winter
A roasted turkey often takes center stage on our holiday tables. But what about the sides? If you’re looking for some delicious twists on seasonal side dishes, these recipes are a perfect way to shake things up a little.
3 Sensational Side Dish Recipes
A roasted turkey often takes center stage on our holiday tables. But what about the sides? If you’re looking for some delicious twists on seasonal side dishes, these recipes are a perfect way to shake things up a little.
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