Nutrition Services Blog

Every November, we celebrate National Diabetes Month to raise awareness and inspire everyone to take proactive steps toward preventing and managing diabetes. This year’s uplifting theme, “Take Charge of Tomorrow,” encourages us to prioritize our health today for a brighter future.

By: Maria Manunta, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN, CHC
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist

As March unfolds, we enthusiastically welcome National Nutrition Month, a time dedicated to savoring the joy of mindful eating and its profound impact on our health. This year, the theme for National Nutrition Month is "Beyond the Table," inviting us to explore the broader impact of our dietary choices on our well-being and the world around us.

Back to school means back to busy schedules, and when we’re busy we need lunch ideas that are easy and convenient. Often healthy eating goes by the wayside, replaced by fast food. With minimal planning, eating healthy can be easy.

By: Julie Baudo, RDN, CDCES, CDN
Registered Dietitian

Our kidneys play a vital role in protecting our overall health. These bean-shaped organs perform many essential functions, including filtering blood, regulating fluid and blood pressure, activating vitamin D for healthy bones, removing waste products from the blood, and helping make red blood cells.