Let’s Breakdown Carbohydrates with Help from an Expert

Let’s Breakdown Carbohydrates with Help from an Expert

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April 8, 2023 Carbs can get a bad rap, but they are not the enemy! Nutrient dense carbs are a great component of a balanced diet. Carbohydrates, also known as sugar, offer an immediate source of energy for your body. They provide…

EGG-stra Fun Easter Basket Inspiration That’s Dietitian-Approved

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April 1, 2023 Easter brings baskets full of jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, life-size chocolate bunnies and peanut butter eggs. But ponder this sugar shocking fact: Your child’s Easter basket likely contains over a month’s worth of sugar. Whoa! However, you don’t need…

Meals in Minutes – Seafood Edition!

staff2 March 18, 2023

March 18, 2023 It is hard to believe spring is right around the corner, and Lent is here! For people who celebrate Lent, this may mean not eating meat on Fridays during Lent. Think of this as a great opportunity to add…

It’s Time to Get the Scoop on Seeds

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March 11, 2023 You may have heard of omega-3 fatty acids, but are you getting enough of them in your diet? Hy-Vee dietitians have a simple solution for incorporating more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet – seeds! Seeds such as chia,…

Foods that Fight High Cholesterol

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January 28, 2023 Do you know your numbers? When it comes to your heart health, it’s important to know your cholesterol numbers to manage your risk of heart disease and stroke. With knowledge comes power – allowing you to make dietary and…

Veganuary – Navigate a Vegan Diet with Help from Your Hy-Vee Dietitian

staff2 January 21, 2023

January 21, 2023 You may be wanting to go 100% vegan, or simply include more plants in your diet, or improve your personal and environmental health without sacrificing great taste. The plant-based eating trend isn’t happening only in big cities in coastal…

Indulge this New Year with Dietitian-Approved Desserts

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January 14, 2023 Is there a way to have your cake and eat it too this New Year? You may be surprised to hear a dietitian encourage the practice of planning for and enjoying dessert – especially while working toward New Year’s…

Reinvent Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

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November 26, 2022 Traditional Thanksgiving feasts often come with a cornucopia of leftovers. Put those holiday dinner remnants to good use by reinventing them into delicious new recipes. There are endless creative spins for repurposing Thanksgiving staples into various versions of sandwiches,…

Gluten-Free Fair at Hy-Vee

staff2 October 8, 2022

October 8, 2022 School is back in full swing, and Halloween is right around the corner. Many of us are focusing on planning out our family meals, snacks and treats. But what happens when you or someone you are planning for has…

Hydration Station – How to Focus on Hydration as We Head into Summer

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May 28, 2022 We all know to prioritize eating a more balanced diet in order to improve our health, but where does hydration fall on your priority list? Hydration is important year-round but especially during the peak heat of the summer months.…