Written By: Christopher Puga Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional holiday first practiced thousand of years ago by indigenous people such as the Aztecs and the Toltecs. They didn’t consider death the end of one’s existence but simply...
Written by: Natalie Goldsworthy In a featured Common Threads blog last year, NYC public school teacher and wellness advocate, Antoniette DiGregorio, captured the chaos of schools shutting down following the initial public health emergency of COVID-19 with her...
By: Lucette Talamas, MS, RD, LDN Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida Fall into healthy habits this season by practicing mindful eating. So what is mindful eating? Mindful eating is not a diet, and there are no rules or menus. Mindful eating refers to...
Written by: Lucas King September 15th-October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month, and Common Threads wants to acknowledge the impact of Hispanic-Americans on nutrition and education. It is important to note the difference between the terms “Hispanic,” and “Latinx.” As...
It’s easy to get into a rut when it comes to your weekly meals. One easy way to keep things interesting is by switching up your proteins! Red meat has faced some criticism in the media, but in reality, red meat can be a great addition to a nutritious, balanced diet....
Back to school is a busy time for all families. Adding the complexities of returning to school with COVID regulations has added even more uncertainty to an already difficult time. Planning ahead with healthy meals and snacks for the family can help everyone start the...
