NUTRITIOUS CHOICES MADE SIMPLE
Ring in the New Year with a hefty dose of self-acceptance. Accept yourself the way you are right now, note all of the things you are doing well, acknowledge the progress you made last year, and be grateful for what you have, and who you are right now.
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy our selection of twelve recipes for the year ahead that take a fresh approach to some of our favorite eats. If you made a resolution to improve your cooking, or your nutrition, we hope these recipes can support you and feel like a celebration of good choices.
Part of the joy of eating seasonally in the Fall is getting to enjoy the abundant produce that’s available, all while it’s at its peak of freshness and quality (and often at lower prices than other times of the year).
It’s the spookiest time of year. While it may be a time for a frightening number of sweets and candy, there is space for a less scary “middle ground”. Let’s find that sweet spot together.
Comfort foods have a bad reputation of not being good for you. Here at Guiding Stars, we’ve compiled a list of comfort foods that are just as yummy as the originals but are packed with plenty of nutrition.
What makes a meal a well-balanced meal? Find out what’s important to make a meal well-balanced and how Guiding Stars is here to help your family make nutritious choices.
It takes careful thought and consideration to honor loved ones in the era of Covid. Sharing and showing support, for those who need it most this winter, can and still should happen. Here are some ideas for showing that “food love” while staying safe!
One of my favorite things about the Guiding Stars program is that it refutes the myth that you must only shop the perimeter of the grocery store in order to find nutritious foods. Before I joined the Guiding Stars team, I worked in community nutrition education for low-income families. Like most shoppers, price was an important factor in my clients’ grocery shopping decisions, along with healthy foods that their family would enjoy. I led healthy shopping tours at stores with Guiding Stars and would use the program to highlight how you can find nutritious foods that fit your budget throughout the store. From this experience I learned that the center of the store is where Guiding Stars really shines. Let me explain why.
To slow the spread of coronavirus, Americans are being urged to stay at home except to provide essential services or do essential things like grocery shopping. Ordering food online for curbside pickup is among the CDC's recommendations to limit potential exposure to others and the virus. The demand for curbside pickup at supermarkets has surged to a level higher than ever before. Slots for this service, also referred to as click and collect, are difficult to secure. Many shoppers are also navigating this shopping experience for the first time. I want to share some tips here for click and select shopping success. I can’t help you snag a coveted slot (try ordering early?), but once you do, I hope you feel more prepared.
When working from home, one of my biggest issues, and I think I am not alone, is my urge to snack. At work, I snack frequently as well, but the difference seems to be what I am snacking on. At work, I keep a drawer stocked with healthy items so that I don’t have an option for a less healthy choice. So why can't I keep to the same rules at home? I do often try to keep things I know I have less portion control with out of the house all together, but there are some less healthy items at home too. How do I allow snacking but in the right amount and with the right choices? Here are some of my personal strategies.