BY SIERRA ROSALES For the new year, one of my personal resolutions is to include more fiber in my diet. I already have enough stress in life, so making sure to eat foods filled with fiber is one way to keep my digestive system — and myself — happier. Fiber can fit into any dish, ...
By Sierra Rosales The days are getting shorter, the nights longer and the leaves won’t stop falling anytime soon. For each season, I always have a few ingredients and dishes I look forward to. Fall to me is the beginning of soups, heavy pasta dishes, sugar cookies, cinnamon, apples ...
BY SIERRA ROSALES This month’s focus is on healthy modifications and some important food-oriented observance days in September as I illustrate how easy it is to adjust recipes to make them healthier. Some key days are National Pepperoni Pizza day on Sept. 20 and National Cheeseburger ...
BY SIERRA ROSALES It’s August. Soon, kids will be back in school, life will move at a faster pace and everyone tries to make the best of the fleeting moments of summer. It’s a great time to take extra quality time to spend with your family or friends. Dinner time was always an ...
BY SIERRA ROSALES I hope your summer is going well. For July, Monongalia County Health Department’s WIC program is featuring a fruit dip that would be perfect for a family barbeque or a sports game. Also, a macaroni recipe seemed like a great idea as July 7 was National Macaroni Day. ...
BY SIERRA ROSALES May is here and summer is right around the corner. Adding some after-dinner walks, hikes with friends, jump rope practice, bike rides or games in the park into your schedule are a fun way to increase physical activity. These activities also might make you hungry, so ...