Category Archives: Nutrition

SPRING IS HERE: CSA’s Share available in Cedar Valley

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mdrees

Hi All, With spring & summer upon us, it is time for farmers markets! One easy way to bring the local farmers markets produce to your home, is a purchasing a share of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).  One local … Continue reading →

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Fall Favorite: Minestrone Soup

Posted on October 15, 2012 by mdrees

1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped celery 1 carrot, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups fat-free, unsalted chicken broth 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1 can (16 ounces) canned … Continue reading →

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March is National Nutrition Month

Posted on March 14, 2012 by mdrees

Go Green For March! March is the month of nutrition, and with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner there is no better time to discuss the importance of eating green vegetables!  Green vegetables can be found in the form of … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day the Healthy Way

Posted on February 2, 2012 by mdrees

Show Your Valentine You Care It’s that time of you.  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  We all expect to give or receive that traditional box of cholocates or indulge on that high calorie meal.  This Valentine’s Day, whether … Continue reading →

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Simple Ways to Cut Calories Everyday

Posted on January 13, 2012 by mdrees

Small Changes Can Create Long-term Results! Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight or eat healthier knows it takes work. But it may not require as much work as you think. Throwing everything at the problem might be exactly why … Continue reading →

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Healthier Iowa: Blue Zones Project

Posted on October 17, 2011 by mdrees

We are now requesting your continued support as we focus  on making the Cedar Valley (Waterloo/Cedar Falls) a healthier and happier place to live. How can you help? Of the 900 communities in Iowa, ten will be chosen to receive … Continue reading →

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MyPlate is for YOU!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by mdrees

Resources & Tools to Build A Healthier Diet First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. MyPlate is … Continue reading →

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Face the FATS!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by mdrees

Face the FATS! Everything You Need to Know to Make Healthy FAT Choices Sure, you’ve heard of them. You’ve probably spotted them on nutrition labels and may have even read up on them. But how well much do you really … Continue reading →

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MyPyramid Tracker: meet your wellness goals!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by mdrees

Great online tool to help you meet your wellness goals! http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/ MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and … Continue reading →

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A New Year, A New Healthier You!

Posted on January 11, 2011 by mdrees

With the New Year upon us, countless individuals are making new health and wellness resolutions for 2011. Oftentimes we hear about the masses that don’t achieve their goal or stick to their resolutions.  Of course, that doesn’t have to be … Continue reading →

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