Table Talk
Welcome to our kitchen table where we serve up healthy, nutritious, and affordable tips and resources about food – so you can live your best life.
Ask the Nutritionist
Nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing. We’ll help you sort fact from fiction to harness the power of food. You can also submit your own questions to get answers from our team of registered dietitian nutritionists. Learn more
Food Security vs Nutrition Security
Food security focuses on people having food to eat and emphasizes quantity, availability, and affordability. Someone can be food secure and still eat mostly low-quality food that doesn’t have enough nutrients – protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, healthy fats, etc.
Nutrition security focuses on quality food, nutrient density, cultural relevance, and equitable food access that supports long-term health. Shifting the goal from food security to nutrition security moves the focus from simply filling our plates to strengthening ourselves and our communities by making sure every family, every neighbor, and every household has nutritious food so they have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and share in a healthier future. Learn more.
Savvy Pantry Blog
Get tips about how to save money on your food bill with our series of Savvy Pantry Blog articles. We’ll share tips and resources that range from how to build a food pantry, easy ways to budget, the importance of eating seasonally, and ways to support the local farmers that grow our food. Learn more.
Michigan Farm to Family: CSA – If you use SNAP/EBT, you can join Michigan Farm to Family: CSA to purchase a weekly farm box filled with healthy, fresh produce from local Michigan farmers.
Mitten Eats (links to new window) – Discover Michigan’s fresh coast flavors through Michigan Fitness Foundation’s collection of affordable, seasonal, recipes.
MyPlate Kitchen – This USDA website provides recipes and resources from around the country to help you create healthy and affordable meals.