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.
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August 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about National Grief Awareness, Trans Fats, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.
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July 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about National Blueberry Day, Antioxidants, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.
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June 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Brain Awareness Month, Phyochemicals, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.
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May 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Older Americans Month, Vitamin B1, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.
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April 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about cruciferous vegetables, vitamin B12, World Health Day, and more in our April 2023 Wellness Guide.
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March 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about March being National Nutrition Month, tips on how to retain water, and more with our March Wellness guide.
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February 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about American Heart Month, tips on how to eat healthy on the go, and more with our February Wellness guide.
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January 2023 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Glaucoma, folic acid, National Puzzle Day, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.