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.
September Healthy Bites 2025
Learn about how to combat malnutrition, tips for fall prevention, and bake up a tasty apple crisp treat.
August Healthy Bites 2025
Discover Healthy Bites! Learn about how to reduce food waste, make your own salt-free spices, tips on how to use more herbs and less salt, and ways to use powdered milk as a substitute for real milk.
July Healthy Bites 2025
Discover Healthy Bites! Happy Independence day! Get tips on staying cool for the summer, learn some fun facts about Independence day, how to exercise safely if weather is too hot, and more!
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!