In New York City, recycling is the law and represents a crucial component of the city’s 20-year-plan to dispose of our waste in an affordable and environmentally friendly manner. Currently, NYC residents produce approximately 12,000 tons of waste per day but only recycle about 17%.
Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors “National Nutrition Month,” a nutrition education and information campaign that emphasizes the significance of making smart food choices and developing healthy eating and exercise habits.
These days, everyone has their own opinion on the pros and cons of snacking. Many believe that you will quickly gain weight if you snack between your three square meals a day.
The flavor and texture profile of avocados is very interesting; they’re sweet, buttery, and nutty with a rich, creamy mouth feel – they are not only delicious to eat but they also are extremely nutritious.
Want to learn more about a culture? The best way is through their food! Ethnic foods provide exposure to new ingredients and flavors, and they are a great way to add more variety to your diet.
Looking for the perfect side dish, something nutritious, in season and full of flavor? Well, your February “go-to” vegetable is Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable, so they are loaded with omega-3s, fiber as well as vitamins K, A, and C.
As we age our body composition changes, we lose muscle mass and our body fat percentage increases – even though we may weigh the same we don't look or feel the same due to changes in our body composition.
In New York City, underground supper clubs are nothing new, but many venues are invite-only or entail a long wait list, such as Studiofeast, Forking Tasty, and Dinner Lab. However, now Supper Clubs are becoming less exclusive thanks to online social services...
While there is no magic food that can cure depression or put an automatic smile on your face, there are a number of foods that can’t hurt. With more and more research on the topic each week, we are just starting to learn how to modulate our mood with nutrition.
True or False: Carbs are bad!
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