by Brittney Dare dietetic intern | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog, Sustainable/Local
It’s National Nutrition Month and a hot topic right now is on sustainability in our everyday lives. Besides keeping the faucets and lights off when you’re not using them, there are an immaculate number of ways to be more sustainable in all steps regarding nutrition,...
by Hailey Brandel, Dietetic Intern | Nov 26, 2020 | Blog, Healthy Family, Sustainable/Local
We live in a world that runs at a fast pace to meet our large population demands. Throughout the years meeting these high demands have led to a huge production of waste. As I dove into my own research about wanting to help save our environment from all this waste, the...
by Hailey Brandel, Dietetic Intern | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Healthy Family, Sustainable/Local
As the seasons begin to change, we often think about the different fruits and vegetables available to us. For example, spring is known for kiwis, lettuce, asparagus, and other spring greens. Summer is known for fresh berries, zucchinis, tomatoes, and peppers. Fall is...
by Alexa TileTile, Dietetic Intern | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Sustainable/Local
Approximately 30-40% of our global food supply goes to waste from people not eating the food in a timely manner, throwing away “ugly” produce, or just not consuming the food. Maximizing any use of our food can help in the long-run. Not only will this help save the...
by Michelle Shlaen, Soon-To-Be Registered Dietitian | May 28, 2017 | Blog, Sustainable/Local
Did you know that food scraps and yard waste currently make up a whopping one third of what we throw away? Our brimming landfills not only take up precious real estate, but release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. Yikes! Luckily there is a...
by Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog, Food Adventures, Health and Diet, Low-Sugar, Recipes, Sustainable/Local
I was so excited when I got an email from California Strawberries asking me if I would like to go on a tour and enjoy a strawberry-filled lunch afterwards. Ummmm….yeah!!! No hesitation. Sign me up and count me in. I’m always game for a touring and tasting of...
