March 2012
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Holy (Vegan?) Cow!
Exploring and Decoding the Milk Muddle
by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Is it just us or does it feel like there has been an explosion of milk products and milk alternatives lately? It’s no longer just about the number of choices in the dairy aisle- a large assortment of shelf-stable milk alternatives have popped up outside of the milk case. This is great since as consumers, we have...
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Getting Creative With Veggies
A guest post by NatureBox Health Contributor Lana House
We’ve been hearing our community sing praises about the Sunshine Chips that were in this month’s NatureBox. But we know that you can’t only eat your veggies as chips and we of course emphasis how important it is to eat vegetables in their whole food form as well. Today’s guest post is by Lana House, a pilates instructor, on how she gets in...
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Got Confusion?
Making Your Way Through the Milk Maze
by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Americans love their milk and dairy products, that’s for sure. But did you know that the average American still doesn’t meet their recommended needs for Calcium and Vitamin D, two of the most important nutrients in dairy products? The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) highlighted these two nutrients for...
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Fuel Up the Whole Day Through
How to fit whole grains in at each meal and snack
by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
We all know the recommendations to squeeze in more whole grains, and many of us are familiar with their health benefits for digestion and heart health. So how can you deliciously add whole grains in at every meal? Well, that’s what we’re here to help with- try these fun, nutritious additions to your...
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The "Whole" Story
The Benefits of Whole Grains and How to Spot Them
by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend to “make half your grains whole” yet many Americans (some studies show over 95%!) struggle to get in the recommended amount of whole grains in each day. Let’s take some time to think about health benefits of whole grains and how to find whole...
Local Harvest
Making it easier to find and enjoy local produce
from the NatureBox editors Earlier this week, we talked about the benefits to your health and the environment of eating seasonally and locally. We even shared some resources for how to find out which produce is in season in your local area. Did you check it out? Which unexpected seasonal foods caught your eye? Here at NatureBox, we were excited to...
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Get Sweetener Savvy
by NatureBox Health Writer Jenilee Matz, MPH
The pink, blue, yellow, or white packet - which sweetener is best? The variety of sweetener options is seemingly endless. From calorie-free sweeteners to “natural” sweeteners to tried-and-true table sugar, it’s tricky knowing what option is healthiest.
Sweeteners 101 Sweeteners can be bundled into two groups: artificial and natural. Note that...
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Go Local!
The Benefits of Eating in Season
by NatureBox Health Writer Jenilee Matz, MPH
Do you ever wonder why tomatoes are so juicy and delicious in the summertime? Or why apples are so crisp in the fall? And why fresh berries are so pricey during the winter months?
It’s because foods can only grow and be harvested during certain times of the year. Foods that are in season in your area at certain times...
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Up and at 'Em
The Importance of Breakfast
by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. But really, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast has been associated with better focus and memory, lower stress, and even fewer accidents at work. Breakfast eaters tend to have better health parameters such as lower cholesterol,...
