Traditionally, yogurt is a milk product made through a process called fermentation. Dairy yogurts may contain an abundance of live microorganisms called probiotics which are healthy bacteria for your gut! Probiotics are very beneficial to your health in many ways including maintaining a healthy digestive…
Want something delicious and healthy that can also cool you down on a hot summer day? Smoothies are a great summer beverage and can be packed full of nutrients and vitamins depending on what ingredients you put in them. They are also good because they…
First signs of spring in New England: warmer weather, trees budding, school year winding down, and FRUIT! After the long winter we had, it was a welcome sign that summer is approaching. Berries, including blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, are in season in the month of…
You’ve probably heard of soy sauce and soy milk, but do you really know what soy is? It’s actually a legume! It’s native to southeastern Asia, which is why it’s commonly used in Asian cuisine. You may see soybeans as an appetizer on the menu…
I know it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and the beginning of the new year. Speaking of the new year, how are your resolutions coming along? Already given up? I know it’s tempting to make lofty…
Hi there everyone! My name is Caitlin, and I’m a chef and a nutritionist (dietitian). I was also a youth advisor at the Center for Young Women’s Health from 2004 to 2006. Since leaving the Center, I attended Johnson & Wales University and earned my…