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The importance of vitamin D

Meeting your vitamin D needs in the wintertime

Did you know about 42% Americans are vitamin D deficient? Vitamin D plays an important role in cardiovascular and bone health. It aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus
fresh ideas for fruit

Fresh ideas for fruit

Traditionally fruit is eaten plain or doused in sugar and butter and served as a dessert; however, fruit can be used in a wide range of recipes.
Mother and daughter whisking batter during the holiday season

Basics for handling food safely this holiday season

Stay healthy over the holidays with these helpful holiday food safety tips.

Get active for life

Login: Community Members Login: Gundersen Employees Most days, you'll see Ed West cycling the three miles from his La Crosse home to his job at Dairyland Power. For Ed, the
3 helpful tips when managing your Halloween candy cravings

3 helpful tips when managing your Halloween candy cravings

Halloween is right around the corner, and with it come all the parties, outside fall fun and trick-or-treating. This can feel like an overwhelming time if you have been working
stay hydrated this winter

Stay hydrated this winter

During the winter, you may gravitate toward sipping on beverages that are high in caffeine and added sugars. However, half of your fluid intake should be plain water.

Tips for a healthier tailgate

By Rachel Johnson, CD, MS, RD Find Healthy Recipes When you are busy running between sporting practices and the big game, it can be difficult to eat well. It may
healthy eating tips for the big game

Healthy eating for the big game

There's nothing better than enjoying delicious appetizers with friends while watching the "big game." Here are some tips for making healthy choices.
mom and daughter in kitchen chopping eggplant

How to be a healthy role model for kids

It's always a good idea to role model healthy eating and involve your kids in meal planning and preparation. Our experts offer helpful tips.
Is dried fruit healthy

Is dried fruit healthy?

By Nancy Ernst, CD, CDE, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Fruit is nature's dessert! That includes dried fruit. It is an important part of a balanced diet and
Fruits and vegetables in a box

Have you signed up for your CSA yet?

What is a CSA? "CSA" stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is exactly as it sounds–local agriculture that is directly supported by the community. Instead of going to the grocery

Mapping a vision for lifestyle change

By Jill Johnson Henscheid, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Deciding to improve body weight and eat healthy can take a lot of hard work and diligence but

A New Year's resolution you can keep

By Halley Molstad, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes "Hating your body will not make you thin. Being thin will not make you stop hating your body." So
How to get more Vitamin C

How to get more vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, meaning your body doesn’t produce enough and needs adequate amounts through the food you eat.
a collage of halloween non-candy options

10 non-food treats for Halloween

By Halley Molstad, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Spoiler alert: toothbrushes are not on the list Many of us have memories of the neighbor who gave out
The MIND diet

The MIND diet

By Halley Molstad, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes It is well established that following the Mediterranean Diet or DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet can lead
weight scale

Try something different this year: Ditch your scale

Looking for an easy way to become healthier? Ditch your scale. Our registered dietitians agree.
Helpful hints for holiday eating

Helpful hints for holiday eating

To control the COVID-19 crisis, the holidays must look different this year. Here's how to navigate holiday meals, no matter how small your celebration.
making a lifestyle change

Lifestyle changes for your blood pressure

Most people know the importance of keeping their blood pressure within the normal range, but it's not always easy to achieve. Start by adopting these lifestyle modifications.
women trying to pick out groceries

6 ways food companies trick you to eat more

By Joan Kortbein, CD, CDE, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes It can be so hard to control how much food you eat – even when you aren’t hungry

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