Written By: Mariana Garza Water is the most important nutrient for your body. About 70% of our bodies are made up of water, so it’s important to make sure we are staying hydrated throughout the day! Drinking enough water will support your immune system, promote...
Written By: Michelle Truong In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October and National Native American Heritage Month in November, Common Threads invited Jenni Lessard, a Canadian-based chef and the Interim Executive Director of the Indigenous Culinary of Associated...
Written by: Allison Bunyan | Emerson Fellow Did you know that mental health and nutrition are connected? At Common Threads, we acknowledge this fact by focusing our work on nutrition AND overall wellness. We include mental health in our definition of overall wellness...
Written by: Allison Bunyan | Emerson Fellow Fall has finally arrived and Halloween is almost here! Have you and your family already decorated the house and pick out your costumes? This is the time to start watching spooky films, and more! We have some fun recipes and...
By Lisa Lubin, MS, RDN The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks has been updated to make it easier for you to make informed choices. The Daily Values for many nutrients have been updated based on new nutrition research. So, the % Daily Value, or %DV, may...
Written By: Lucas King, Marketing Intern Happy New Year! Each year, people all over the world participate in different New Year’s food traditions that are believed to bring them good luck in the coming year. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a longtime...
