Food Safety Recalls and Alerts
Savannah: ‘Georgia Food Oasis’ Community!
Savannah is one of five new Georgia Food Oasis communities! The Healthy Savannah Coalition’s application was approved based on the successes of many of our partners including Forsyth Farmers’ Market, […]
The first segment of Tide to Town nears completion
Tide To Town, Savannah’s Urban Trail System, will be a protected network of walking and bicycling trails connecting all of Savannah’s neighborhoods, from the heart of the city to our marshes and waterways. […]
Recipe Substitutions for the Holidays
Want to create a healthier holiday meal for your family? Look to see if your recipe calls for any of the ingredients below and experiment. Each ingredient can be equally […]
Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal…YUM!
Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed 3 cups reduced-fat or fat-free milk ¼ cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon chia […]
Keeping Your Cool with Back to School
School has started and fall activities are beginning. You are constantly shuffling children from school to practice and back again. What can you do to pass the fast-food restaurant or […]
Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken
Prep time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin Salt & pepper to taste 1 can […]
School Lunch vs. Home Lunch – How do you decide?
Juggling with the idea of school lunch or packing your child’s lunch? If your child’s school participates in the National School Lunch Program, school lunch may be the best bet. […]
Guidelines for Food Drives and Food Bank Donations
Foods high in fat, oils, and sugar provide calories, but few nutrients. These foods make up a high percentage of many diets because they are cheap and easy to find. […]
Maintaining a Healthy Household
By Brittany Lightsey, MS, RD, LD Parents often come to my office defeated, tired, and overwhelmed. Feeding a busy household is a tough job. Set household rules to keep […]
Surviving the Holidays
For those of us trying to maintain healthy habits, the holiday season is often overwhelming. There are school parties, work potlucks and family get-togethers. You more than likely will indulge […]
Breaking Your Sugar Addiction
If you haven’t figured it out by now, it is really easy to become addicted to sugar. You know the symptoms – you’re tired, cranky, and even craving sugary foods. […]
