Benefits of Meal Planning Meal planning is a great way to set yourself up for success and make healthy eating easy and fun. Although not a new idea, meal planning has resurfaced as a hot topic on health blogs and recipe websites. The term “prep day” is now commonplace. So whether you are a seasoned […]

App of the month   Seafood Watch (Monterey Bay Aquarium)         This app helps consumer get the latest recommendations for seafood and sushi. Consumers can learn more about the seafood they eat and locate or share businesses that serve sustainable seafood. Benefits: Get free, up-to-date seafood recommendations Search for seafood quickly and […]

App of the month– Find me Gluten Free           The app lists restaurants ratings and reviews on how gluten-friendly the businesses in the area are. This helps people suffering from celiac disease and gluten intolerance find places with gluten-free menus and restaurants. This app is especially good for travelers looking for […]

App of the Month: FoodWiz This app can be used to scan and read product bar codes and find out which products meet your needs based on allergen restrictions, such as dairy, eggs, and gluten or shell fish. The FoodWiz app is a new way to take your anxiety out of shopping if you suffer […]

App of the Month: FoodKeeper “Are these left overs still good?” There’s an app for that             The FoodKeeper App was developed by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in partnership with Cornell University and the Food Marketing Institute. The App was developed as a means to reduce […]

App of the Month: Food Additives 2                   The food additives app provides information about additives in your food. This app provides information on potential side effects some food additives have and which ones are considered safe or unsafe. This app lists useful information on allergies and […]

Acorn Squash: Did you know… Acorn Squash comes in a variety of colors from orange, dark green, yellow and tan. Acorn squash is a type of winter squash that was named from it’s acorn-like shape. How to select You want to select acorn squash that are dull and heavy for their size. Be careful not […]

APP OF THE MONTH Find Allergy-Friendly Restaurants The AllergyEats app was developed by a father of three children with food allergies, who sometimes searched for an hour or more for a place to eat dinner. Now the app contains information from all over the country, from national chains to local hidden gems. The website has […]