Summer is here and heat waves are all over Massachusetts. Stay cool in the heat and keep your body nourished. There are many foods that can also hydrate, which is extra important over the summer. Drinks to Choose the Most…
Feeding kids day in and day out, especially when school is out, can be one of life’s greatest challenges. From busy work schedules to piecing together childcare to going grocery shopping, it sometimes feels like a miracle when food gets…
Herbs and spices can easily take a meal from bland to beautiful with just a few teaspoons. While the spice aisle in the grocery store may seem overwhelming, learning just a little bit about herbs and spices can completely change…
One of the more confusing elements of food safety is date labels and expiration. Most packaged foods have some kind of date stamped on the packaging, and many fresh foods do not. These dates can mean many things depending on…
Trying a new recipe can fill you with a bunch of emotions—excitement about the newness, anxiety about how it will taste, frustration over the confusing instructions and ingredient amounts. Recipe writers try to keep things clear and consistent, but it…
It is no secret that food prices are high right now. When buying groceries is more difficult than usual, you may need to try a few new kitchen tricks. In particular, eggs, which used to be a cheap protein source,…
April is National Garden Month! Whether you have a green thumb or can barely keep a plant thriving, anyone can appreciate gardens. Gardens are a great place to connect directly with nature, which can benefit both your mental and physical…
This is the final week of National Nutrition Month®, and it is all about connecting nutrition across all life stages. SNAP-Ed has resources for you no matter where you are in life, whether that be a young adult, parenting school…
Food and culture are forever intertwined. No matter where you grew up, what language you speak, or who you live with, the way you eat does not match identically to your neighbors. This diversity of eating patterns is what makes…
This second week of National Nutrition Month® is all about connecting with the experts. That is because this week includes Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN or RD) Day, which falls on March 12 this year. RDs are food and nutrition experts…