Austin

Cooking around the fire the MyPlate way

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of one of my favorite seasons — camping season. Camping means sunshine, relaxation and eating over the campfire. It also ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 25, 2013 4:45 pm

Austin

Tips on following the Mediterranean Diet

It’s time to celebrate — May is Mediterranean Diet Month. The Med Diet, as it’s known, is a way of eating that is traditional in ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 18, 2013 4:43 pm

Columns

Help your mom get a healthy, rested and happy Mother’s Day

All moms want it but we never can get enough of it. What is it? Sleep. As moms, we take care of everyone else and ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 11, 2013 4:47 pm

Austin

Holy Guacamole

Are you still under the influence of the 1980s?  When big hair, rolled jeans and those little blue characters were on Saturday morning television? We ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 4, 2013 4:50 pm

Austin

You can think healthy foods are costly, but there are many healthy foods that can fit your budget.  The goal with any food you buy ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 27, 2013 4:37 pm

Austin

How does your milk stack up

What type of milk do you drink? Are you a dairy milk drinker, a soy milk drinker or another alternative? If you drink a milk ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 20, 2013 5:06 pm

Austin

Healthy kids today, prevent cancer tomorrow

What do you value in life? Is it health, is it success, is it family?  Have you ever taken the time to think about what ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 13, 2013 4:20 pm

Austin

Walnuts offer on-the-go wellness

Spring is here and summer is coming.  What does that mean?  Well, if you are like me, it means you are outside more and on-the-go ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 6, 2013 4:45 pm

Austin

Debunking the myths of frozen foods

Happy Easter from your Hy-Vee dietitian. We are strolling toward spring but that is no reason to skipping the freezer aisle.  Are you under the ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, March 30, 2013 4:39 pm

Guest Columns

An easier, healthier and happier shopping trip

Does this sound familiar?  You have been in the grocery store for at least an hour shopping for the upcoming week with the kids in ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Sunday, March 24, 2013 11:10 am

Austin

March Madness — show me some greens

What is in season and goes great with your March Madness pizza gatherings? Spring greens. Spring is the season for edible greens like collards, Swiss chard, ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, March 16, 2013 6:07 pm

Austin

Easy ways to eat right anywhere, every day

When your mind is working hard, your stomach starts the growl. While snacking can help you receive all the nutrients you need and curb your ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, March 9, 2013 10:14 am

Austin

Don’t be a cowardly lion when it comes to seafood

Want to improve your heart health, brain health and more? There’s no need to be a cowardly lion when it comes to cooking and eating ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, February 16, 2013 5:04 pm

Austin

Things you can do to paint your plate pink

While I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in this year’s “Paint The Town Pink” festivities, I also realize as a registered dietitian that there is a ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, February 9, 2013 4:22 pm

Austin

Time to take a look at lean beef your heart will love

We have all heard it before – eating beef isn’t good for your cholesterol.  But new research actually suggests otherwise. A study recently published in ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, February 2, 2013 5:13 pm