Fresh Focus #21: MOVE! with the Waves

As Dietitians with VA, our job is to help take the mystery out of good nutrition habits. We want to make it as simple as possible for you to make the healthy choices you need to reach your nutrition and lifestyle goals. And it’s with that goal in mind that we are going to be taki ... Show More

So often when we think about eating healthier or getting to a healthier weight or lowering blood sugars so much we hear is “cut back on this” or “eat less of that”. There is a category of foods we all need to focus on eating MORE of! That category of foods is non-starchy vegetabl ... Show More

Whole grains and starchy vegetables are great sources of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. But what they are best known for is their carbohydrate and fiber. The healthy plate method of meal planning recommends that you limit 1/4 of your plate to grains or starchy vegetables. T ... Show More