You eat three meals a day, try to exercise a minimum of three days a week, and keep your fridge stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables. But how much do you really know about nutrition? It’s National Nutrition Month and we challenge you to the quiz below. Then be sure to visit our Facebook page all month to get healthy recipes and tips all month long to help you live a nutritious lifestyle.

Ordering out may be a treat after a busy week or a fun way to mark a celebration. However, making the right choices when eating out can also be a challenge. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help you decipher the menu the next time you order out.

Anybody who has tried to stay healthy has had to deal with the vast array of vitamins and minerals available on the market today. Ensuring that you eat healthily requires understanding the most important essential vitamins and where you can get them. Without this knowledge, your diet will be inefficient and potentially expensive. 

Summer and Fall are perfect grilling seasons in Northern California. Odds are, you'll be invited to plenty of backyard BBQs over the next few months, before we move into winter. If you are trying to eat healthy, a friend's BBQ can be a treacherous event for you to navigate. Cheeseburgers, sausages and two kinds of pie aren't exactly a well-rounded meal plan. So how do you keep your nutrition plan on track when you are not in control of the meal? We have pulled together some simple ideas for eating healthy at the backyard BBQ that will keep you from veering off course on your diet.

Are you thinking about ways to improve your family’s diet and exercise habits, but you’re not sure where to start? There’s a lot of information on the internet, and it can be challenging to figure out where to go and what information you can trust. Don’t be discouraged, because the United States Department of Agriculture has an excellent resource for all things related to nutrition and physical activity. It’s called ChooseMyPlate.org.