Foodie Friday: It’s Berry Season!
Posted July 30th, 2021
The Tracey Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Program
July is National Berry Month! If berries aren’t part of your daily diet, now is the perfect time to start eating more of these fruits. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are all great options that are bursting with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. It’s […]
Berry Recipes
Posted August 14th, 2020
The Tracey Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Program
Summer is berry time! Here are some great recipes to enjoy berries all summer long. Lemon Cream with Blueberries Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 8 pitted dates, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 (12-ounce) package silken tofu, drained 2 cups fresh blueberries Instructions: […]
The ‘Superfood’ Switch-up
Posted April 28th, 2014
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Believe it or not, there are plenty of other options and substitutes that have the same nutritional benefits of the common known ‘superfoods.’