Dairy Nutrition
June is Dairy Month, which began as National Milk Month in 1937 to distribute extra milk during a time of surplus. Now an annual tradition, Dairy Month is a wonderful…
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Spring into Gardening!
As we head into spring, it’s a wonderful time to start gardening. Gardening is a cost-effective way to grow your own produce and herbs at home. Fresh produce and herbs…
Making Sense of Nutrition Labels
To recognize National Nutrition Month®, we wanted to share some information about reading nutrition labels. Reading the Nutrition Facts label is key to understanding the nutrition content of the foods…
Turkey and Bean Tostadas with Avocado-Tomato Salsa
By: American Heart AssociationServings: 5 Serving Size: 1 tostada Ingredients Salsa Ingredients OR Tostada Ingredients Directions
Nutrition for Your Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, a time when we can focus on our cardiovascular health. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and…
Nutrition: Making the Most of Our Resources
It is always great to add some variety to your meals and your shopping list – from yummy protein to your favorite in-season vegetable. But how can we ensure we…
Hunger to Health – March is National Nutrition Month®
March is National Nutrition Month®! This year we joined the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Celebrating a World of Flavors. The Idaho Foodbank prioritizes the distribution of nutritious food for meals, the promotion of nutrition education and supports making the healthy choice the easy choice.
Nutrition – February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, so now is a great time to focus on a heart-healthy diet. Foods rich in nutrients aid in maintaining heart health. Choosing whole grains, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and reducing sodium is proven to positively impact heart health.
What Happens to Your Health When You Are Hungry?
Hunger is a major factor impacting a person’s health. The Idaho Foodbank’s Hunger to Health Strategy is focused on the well-being of individuals, along with the health of communities across our state, through access to nutritious food and other resources required for good health.
Nutrition Basics for the New Year
Each year after the holidays, many of us want to set new goals to improve our eating habits for the new year. With so many different diets and trends, it’s hard to keep track of what works and what does not, but eating well doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Balanced meals can be simple, and they can also be affordable. Here is an example of what this might look like, for under $7
Have a Happy – and Healthy – Holiday!
The holidays are notorious for foiling health goals- travel, family, and the enticing ways stores and advertisements leave us craving pumpkin pie. Luckily, there are a few methods to help guide healthy eating during the holidays!
How Mindful Snacking Can Help Those Sugar Rushes
Stress and little time for relaxation and decompressing is a contributor to health complications. It tumbles downhill like the snowball effect, only growing larger as it continues. People commonly reach for sugar in times of stress. Cookies, pies and chocolate are some sugary foods people reach for when they are stressed. But health officials have linked chronic illnesses with the excess consumption of added sugars in foods.