By Valerie Ortiz, MS, RDN Kwanzaa, annual holiday affirming African family and social values that is celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1.Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means “first” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Each of the days of the celebration is dedicated to one of the seven principles of...
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By Valerie Ortiz, MS, RDN Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of Christian elements, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts. In this secular Christmas celebration, Santa...
8 Tips to Help You Be More Mindful This Holiday Season
By Marissa Perrotta RDN, RYTPlantable Palate Nutrition The holidays are upon us and the hustle and bustle has started. Whether you’re running from here to there, lost online finding the perfect gift, or planning to host a holiday gathering, it’s important to keep track of you. It’s easy to lose sight when you’re so “wrapped...