Feeling Summer

By: Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDE -- Seems like it took forever, but we are finally in the dog days of summer. As hot as it’s been, I know it won’t last and pretty soon I’ll be missing it terribly. So, I try to spend time outside as often...

By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN --   Hydration is important all year round, but especially during the summer months when the temperature is high and you’re sweating more than usual. If you’re out and about in the hot, humid weather you’re likely prepared with a bottle of water, but it’s just...

By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- As a registered dietitian, I hear it all the time from clients ….”I was doing great until I went to a BBQ this weekend.” Summer barbecues do not have to mean taking a hiatus from healthy eating. Many of your traditional BBQ foods can...

By: Jen Haugen RD, LD -- While most of us sleep until sunrise, most dairy farmers are awake long before beginning their daily routine of milking and caring for cows that provide nutritious and wholesome dairy products that feed our families.  While I don’t always think of the hard work...

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for Americans, but is also unofficially marks the beginning of summer. The day is usually filled with parades, picnics, swimming and outdoor fun, and fireworks. Food is a large part of this holiday, as is the case with most American holidays. Our tables...

By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- July is a fantastic time of year for combing two of my favorite activities – enjoying the outdoors and… EATING! It should come as no surprise that in the United States, July is National Hot Dog Month, National Blueberry Month, National Grilling Month and, of...