At FreshDirect, we are always looking for new products that will help our customers and their families eat more wholesomely, even when life gets super hectic and busy. So when we heard that Little Dish, the no. 1 brand of fresh toddler food in the UK, is now making their nutritious, just-like-homemade meals here in the […]
Nutritionist Tips with Alicia Blittner
Food Prep Those Sunday Scaries Away
By now I’m sure you’ve heard the words “meal prep” and either thrive off the challenge or roll your eyes and go back to binge-watching the TV show of the moment. I think Sunday meal prepping has gotten a bad rep as an impossible task. Here are my best tips to cross that bridge into […]
The Family Meal
What’s for dinner? A famous line in every home, right? But more important than what’s for dinner is how are we eating dinner. Sitting down for family dinners is something that only 30% of American families do daily, but the research is conclusive – there are a lot of benefits to eating together, as often as possible. Here are some reasons why […]
Is Corn a Nutritional Dud Or Powerhouse?
I oftentimes hear parents say that corn doesn’t count as healthy food or a vegetable because it has no nutritional value. I am not sure how corn got such a bad rap, but I’m here to clear up the confusion! Corn is a VERY healthy food! It’s a whole grain and a vegetable, and thus […]
Nutritionist’s Picks: Top 5 Snack Tips For Packing Lunchboxes
Do you have to pack lunch or a snack for lunchboxes every day? Here are some items I recommend you throw into that backpack to keep your kids full of healthy foods, hydrated and happy. All items are nut-free and don’t require refrigeration: shop here for the complete list!