Although some days it still doesn’t feel like it, it’s officially spring, which means now is the time to consider joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSA programs offer a weekly share of garden produce, and in some cases, additional products like eggs, meat, flowers, or canned goods, in exchange for a lump sum... Continue Reading →
National Nutrition Month: Put Your Best Fork Forward
"Nutrition, at its core, is simply about eating good food." I'm sure the readership of this blog knows that March is National Nutrition Month. I mean, it's circled on your calendar, right? Well, in case you haven’t heard, National Nutrition Month is a month intended for celebrating healthy, delicious food that nourishes your body. It’s... Continue Reading →
Power Bite: Basic Kitchen Knife Skills
In this Montana Meals Power Bite video, Cristin demonstrates how to properly and safely handle a chef's knife, and demonstrates some basic cuts like slicing, chopping, and the julienne. Honing your kitchen knife skills are an essential part of cooking healthy meals at home! Enjoy! http://www.vimeo.com/202790791 Montana Meals: Basic Kitchen Knife Skills from Montana University... Continue Reading →
Eliminating Food Waste: Save the Planet & Your Pocketbook
Neal and I recently had the pleasure of having Kelsey Tanner with us for a two-week rotation as part of the Montana Dietetic Internship (MDI) program. Kelsey earned her Master’s degree in Food Systems with a focus in food security and access from NYU, and had chosen the Montana Dietetic Internship because of its emphasis... Continue Reading →
Santa’s Kitchen Wish List (Good boys & girls only)
All you good little boys and girls out there have probably put together your holiday wish lists. And although the newest iPhone, or virtual reality set, or new skis might be cool and make you the envy of all your friends, if you are looking to make 2017 your healthiest year yet, consider adding a... Continue Reading →
Power Bite: Cooking with Greens!
Happy Friday! Here's the latest in our Power Bite Video Series: Cooking with Greens! This video will be featured on our Incentive Site soon, but we like to give our Montana Moves & Meals followers the first peek! Happy Eating! http://www.vimeo.com/190133163 Montana Meals Power Bite: Cooking with Greens! from Montana University Sys. Wellness on Vimeo.
Good Nutrition starts in your grocery cart!
It happened unexpectedly last Wednesday. I was walking outside, and all of a sudden, I got that distinct sense that fall is coming. The air was crisp, with the familiar smell of fall, and the afternoon sun was noticeably lower in the sky. As university employees, this is an exciting time of year. Students will... Continue Reading →
The Incredible Egg! Power-Bite Video.
Our latest Montana Meals "Power Bite" features a rock-star of the food world: the delicious, versatile, and nutritious Egg. Oh, and Cristin. She's a nutrition rock-star. Enjoy some egg-hacks and fun egg-facts! We bet you can't wait to press Play! For those of you who participate in our online incentive program, new challenges will be... Continue Reading →
The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15
One topic that didn’t make the list for Wednesday’s Hot Topics webinar, but that frequently comes up during our live workshops is organic food. Specifically, if organic food is worth the extra cost. My full answer to that question is complex and lengthy, and involves my personal opinions. Maybe someday I’ll write that post. (Spoiler... Continue Reading →
Hot Topics!
Hello faithful followers! As we prepare for tomorrow's webinar, "Hot Topics in Exercise & Nutrition", we're excited as always to share content with you. In keeping with our modus operandi, we have amassed enough information to talk for several hours, but are confined to one. Therefore, if you've registered for the webinar, you'll be receiving a survey... Continue Reading →

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