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  • Choose Cherries – More than just a sweet summertime treat! Choose Cherries – More than just a sweet summertime treat!

    By Heather Wright, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 nstruss@hy-vee.com Cherries contain many antioxidants and valuable nutrients that make them a powerful super food. Summer screams cherries! These delectable super fruits are not only delicious, but provide many health...

  • What is on the Menu for a Healthy Kitchen? What is on the Menu for a Healthy Kitchen?

    By Nina Struss, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 nstruss@hy-vee.com Have you ever found yourself standing in front of an open pantry or refrigerator, carefully inspecting its contents in search of something that seems appealing to eat? We make more than 200 food-related deci...

  • Peachy Keen Peachy Keen

    By Kristen Decker, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com Peaches have been around for centuries and are the basis of the American classics - peach pie and fruit cocktail. The uses of the delicious fruit don’t stop there. Originally from Asia, peaches and n...

  • Summer Fun That Won’t Break the Bank Summer Fun That Won’t Break the Bank

    By Jenna Orabutt Augustana College student intern Child Abuse Council Growing up, my family was always very cost conscious, so when summer rolled around, my mom was always looking for cheaper alternatives to the traditional pricey ones. One of my favorite summertime activities was the weekly dr...

  • Pears – A “Pear-fect” Seasonal Selection Pears – A “Pear-fect” Seasonal Selection

    By Kristen Decker, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com The fact that December is National Pear Month is just one of the many reasons to incorporate more pears into your winter meals and snacks. Thanks to all the varieties now available at your local Hy-Vee...

  • Fall Super Foods Fall Super Foods

    By Dawn Blockinger, R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician, Moline, IL Hy-Vee store 309.757.1085 E-Mail: dblocklinger@hy-vee.com Super foods are defined as foods that not only provide essential nutrients, but also deliver an added benefit that protects our health. Whether it’s a carotenoi...

  • Conjugated Linoleic Acid Conjugated Linoleic Acid

    By Stacy Mitchell, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, IA 332-8496 Conjugated linoleic acid, abbreviated as CLA, is an unsaturated fatty acid that has been shown to reduce body fat by 10 percent and increase lean body mass. It was first introduced to the...

  • March is National Nutrition Month 2011 - Theme is “Eat Right with Color” March is National Nutrition Month 2011 – Theme is “Eat Right with Color”

    By Kristen Decker, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com According to research quoted in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we are only eating a portion of the recommended intake level for two very important food groups: vegetables (eating only 59 pe...

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