Healthy Bites
Looking for health tips? You’re in the right place! Every month, our Registered Dietitian and Director of Nutrition, Paula Kerr, creates Healthy Bites for our clients that include useful tips and information about nutrition, mental health, exercise, and more. Scroll down to read her latest guide.
About Paula
We’re so happy to have Paula on our team! Paula studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Michigan State University and Ball State University and has been a Registered Dietitian for over 25 years. She’s passionate about family mealtimes and helping people of all ages feed themselves with care and enjoyment. Paula is dedicated to ensuring that Meals on Wheels Western Michigan makes delicious meals that meet nutritional guidelines for seniors.

June Healthy Bites 2025
Discover Healthy Bites! It’s National Dysphagia Awareness Month! Learn about swallowing difficulties, get tips on staying cool for the summer, get tips on staying hydrated, and more!

May Healthy Bites 2025
Discover Healthy Bites! It’s Older Americans Month! Learn the truth about aging, get tips on managing arthritis pain, discover how food affects your blood pressure, and more!

April Healthy Bites 2025
Discover Healthy Bites! Check in with your stress levels, play a fun word scrambler, learn about the benefits of healthy snacking, and more!

March Healthy Bites 2025
Discover Healthy Bites! Check in with your kidney health, eat spinach, shop our senior pantry, and more!

February Healthy Bites 2025
Discover Healthy Bites! Check in with your heart health, eat more fruits & vegetables, stay warm this season, and more!

January 2025 Healthy Bites
Discover Healthy Bites! Understand the risks of glaucoma, celebrate National Puzzle Day, learn the benefits of oatmeal, and more!

December 2024 Healthy Bites
Discover Healthy Bites! Celebrate Root Vegetable Month, prevent illness and stay active, and healthy eating during the holidays.

November 2024 Healthy Bites
Discover Healthy Bites! Learn about balancing nutrition and diabetes, the importance of being prepared for emergencies, and more.