Blueberry season in the United States typically starts in mid-May and ends in September/October.  The peak of harvest is in July – aptly dubbed “National Blueberry Month.”  These deep-color fruits are rich are rich in nutrients and flavor, low in calories, and are very beneficial to health.
The blueberry is the fruit of a family of [...]

The word “energy” is splattered across food labels and dietary supplement products as an enticement to buy the product and instantly be transformed from a couch potato into a marathon runner.  But what does the word energy actually mean in terms of nutrition?
The true definition of energy is a force that moves an object.  In [...]

Bits and Bites will feature some of today’s food and nutrition related news and tips from around the world.
Top Cancer-Fighting Foods (WebMD)
Of course, no single food can eliminate cancer, but a diet pattern of certain healthful nutrients can put the ball in your court for reducing the risk.  Topping the list of this 20 page [...]

Have you ever really thought about it before?  Why do we eat?  It is not always because our bodies send us a signal that it requires fuel for daily activity.  If it were, no one would be overweight, because we would know when to eat and when to stop.  If the need to eat were [...]

Welcome to Healthy Intake, a blog all about how to make healthy eating a part of your life.
My name is Denise and I am a Registered Dietitian.  I graduated from Winthrop University in South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and have completed a national exam through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, [...]