The Simple Formula for a Better After-School Snack
It’s 3:30 p.m. Your child is hungry, dinner is still a few hours away, and you’re staring into the refrigerator wondering what counts as a good snack. The answer may […]
The After-School Snack Rush: Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy Families
The final school bell rings, everyone piles into the car, and before you’ve even left the parking lot, you hear the familiar question: “Can I have a snack?” If that […]
The Dad Snack Evolution: Why Modern Fathers Are Eating Differently
Somewhere between diaper bags, backyard grilling, soccer practice, and pretending they “don’t want anything” before quietly stealing fries off someone else’s plate, dads changed the way they eat. Today’s fathers […]
Eat the Rainbow: What Different Fruit Colors Actually Do for Your Body
Colorful foods do more than make your plate attractive. The natural pigments in fruits and vegetables are tied to key nutrients and plant compounds that support health. Eating the rainbow […]
Simple Swaps: Better Versions of the Childhood Snacks Your Family Already Loves
There’s a reason certain snacks have been in lunchboxes for decades. Kids love them, parents know them, and after a long day, nobody has the energy to introduce something entirely […]
From Pre-Med to Pasta Sauce Hacks: Meet Jenn Blaser, the Hy-Vee RD Helping Iowans Eat Well—One Aisle at a Time
Jenn Blaser, RD, LD, always knew she loved science and the human body. She started college on a pre-med track, but a second passion kept tugging at her—cooking and baking. […]
Think You Have to Give Up Your Favorite Foods to Be Healthy? Think Again! Meet Melissa Dawson, the RD Busting Nutrition Myths at ShopRite
Melissa Dawson, MS, RDN, didn’t always know she’d become a dietitian. In fact, she started college undecided on her major—until a required nutrition class at Rutgers University changed everything. “I […]
Savor the Season: Your Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating and Joyful Indulgence This Holiday!
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a whirlwind of festivities, gatherings, and, of course, delicious food! While it’s tempting to dive headfirst into the array of holiday […]
Dr. Li’s favorite holiday health tips
Don’t sacrifice the fun! Create a plan and incorporate healthy indulgences like dark chocolate and green tea
Try this family-friendly fitness and nutrition plan
Ideas to help if you family fell off healthy-eating/fitness wagon during the pandemic