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.
February Healthy Bites 2026
American Heart Month, Tips for using seed oils, and apple sweet potato bake.
January Healthy Bites 2026
National soup month, do just one more thing, and chicken noodle soup.
December Healthy Bites 2025
Staying healthy, handwashing awareness and celebrating root vegetable month with a tasty sweet potato soup.
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!