The research is clear: beans are a superior choice to ground beef when it comes to fiber and saturated fat. Beans have almost half the calories, roughly 20 fewer grams of fat, and 6 grams more fiber than the same serving of ground beef...

Studies show that people that eat out 3 or more times per week eat more fat, sodium and calories and fewer vitamins, minerals, and fiber than those that eat in. Stock your kitchen with nutritious foods to save your waistline and wallet!

Everyone is concerned about stretching food dollars. One of the best ways to lower food costs is...

Here are a few top tips to help you fill your cart with heart-healthy foods in a way that's also budget friendly!

I'm back with a fantastic quiz from Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, LD. Test your knowledge and share this engaging resource with your clients -- there's even a printable handout at the bottom of the post...

You may be surprised to see what nutritious food awaits in the middle aisles of the grocery store. What’s important is what you buy...

This dish is delicious and high in fiber. It’s very filling and has a “comfort food” appeal.

Chicken thighs, used in the right proportion in a recipe, can still yield a healthful result and their price is easy on the grocery budget.

It's time for another kitchen hack, and today's is all about shopping on a budget while eliminating food waste...

It's time for another edition of kitchen hacks! Today I want to focus on the freezer...

This endlessly adaptable fruit plate is a fun way to get creative with your breakfasts, snacks, and desserts!

I love exploring smart ways to serve healthy meals on a budget. And I'm not only talking about budgeting money -- it's also important to budget time! Cooking something in one session and then using it in meals throughout the week is a great way to make ingredients stretch while saving yourself time in future meal prep...

A trip to a Vietnamese market yielded surprising health and nutrition lessons, along with plenty of shopping inspiration!

A fascinating tour of the Sacramento Sunday Farmer's Market shows beautiful photos of local produce plus many recipes and ideas you can use at home or in demos.

It’s time to look beyond fresh produce for Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month. Today that means an exploration of ways to incorporate certain canned and frozen fruits and vegetables into a balanced eating plan.

Want a closer look at how to select, store, and use frozen veggies? You've come to the right place!

Remember when you could buy tuna canned in water or oil and these were the only options? Now the choices seem endless. Can or pouch? Light, albacore, or yellowfin? Lemon Dill or Spicy Thai Chili? Add in nutrition concerns like sodium and omega-3 fatty acids, and buying a simple can of tuna can be overwhelming! To cut through all the craziness, let’s take a closer look at tuna…

I've put together some ideas to help your clients manage the family dinner minefield and put together healthful meals that everyone will love. Check them out!

By now, your clients have probably heard all about the health benefits of whole grains. But sometimes, knowledge about why a food is healthful isn't quite enough. How to start eating more of these whole grain foods is also key.

There's more to summer refreshment than the siren song of the ice cream truck. Did you know that you can make inexpensive and totally delicious popsicles at home?