Author: Shari Steinbach, MS RDN
How to Start Eating Plant-Forward
Nutrition research touting the health benefits of a plant-forward diet is abundant. The plant-forward Mediterranean diet has long been considered the gold standard for nutrition, disease prevention, wellness, and longevity. This is based on its …
Savor the Fall with Michigan Apples
After months of hot summer days and weekends by the pool, fall can come as a bit of a shock. Whether you have kids transitioning back to school and sports, or you’re getting back to a more structured work schedule, it can be tough to balance all you have to do …
3 Steps to a More Sustainable Diet
When you hear the term “sustainability,” what comes to mind? The definition can be confusing as it can mean different things based on the context in which it’s discussed. Sustainability includes the environment, economics, health, nutrition, and other…
Michigan Apples – Nature’s Health Defender
As the New Year begins, many of us start thinking about making healthy lifestyle changes to lose weight, manage a chronic disease, or simply feel more energetic. This year, instead of big resolutions that are hard to keep, try making a few small, sustainable…
Michigan Apple Cheese & Wine Pairing Guide
There is a large variety of sweet and crunchy Michigan Apples to choose from. When paired with cheeses, wines, and other simple items, apples provide a healthy, affordable, and local solution to seasonal celebrations. Just in time for your holiday celebrations,…
10 Reasons Why You Should Eat an Apple a Day
We’ve all heard the famous saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but did you ever wonder why eating an apple is so beneficial to your health?
Many of the health benefits are because apples are a rich source of phytochemicals, including quercetin,…
Michigan Apples – A Perfect Back-to-School Snack!
Kids are heading back to school, and the Michigan Apple season is in full swing – what a perfect time to include healthy Michigan Apples into a nourishing after-school snack to keep kids energized and ready to learn.
Apples on their own are low in calories…
Celebrate the Season with a Michigan Apple Brunch
During the holiday season, we all look forward to preparing delicious food and celebrating with family and friends. One of my favorite ways to celebrate this time of year is over holiday brunch – that wonderful meal invention that combines breakfast…
Create a Michigan Apple Grazing Board this Fall
Tailgating, bonfires, hayrides, and more! The fall season is a favorite time of year to enjoy friends, family, and the great outdoors. It’s also Michigan Apple harvest time, and the grocery stores and farmer’s markets are stocked with delicious, crispy,…
Add More Nutrition & Flavors to Meals with Michigan Apples
During COVID restrictions, many of us had no choice but to prepare more meals at home. While some of us may not have fully appreciated our daily meal prep tasks, we did discover that eating at home with our family provided many benefits, including time together,…