February is American Heart Month! Did you know that following a healthy dietary pattern that is low in saturated fat can help keep your heart healthy? Dietary patterns are defined by the quantities, proportions, and variety of different foods, drinks, and nutrients in your overall diet. A healthy dietary pattern consists of nutrient-dense forms of foods...
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Meet Victoria Stewart, PhD, RDN
Dr. Stewart is NJAND’s February RDN of the Month! In honor of Black History month, we are turning the spotlight on Dr. Victoria Stewart, a daughter of the NJ soil with roots in the Caribbean. Dr. Stewart is the Program Director for the Plainfield WIC and is also a CDR certified item writer. Born in...
Amazing Benefits of Beans
Did you know January 6th was national bean day? Let’s celebrate the humble bean and all its glory. All beans are included in the festivities! Some popular types of beans include lima beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, soybeans, kidney beans, garbanzo (chickpea) beans, navy beans, pinto beans, and red beans. Beans are well deserving of...