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.

January 2022 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Glaucoma Awareness Month, what seniors should know about the winter blues, and more with our January Wellness guide.

December 2021 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Root Vegetables, flu vaccinations, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.

November 2021 Wellness Guide
Find important information about National Squash Month, The Great American Smoke Out, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.

October 2021 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Mental Illness Awareness, Depression Screening, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.

September 2021 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Whole Grains Month, World Alzheimers Month, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.

August 2021 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Overdose Awareness, National Immunization Month, stretching, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.

July 2021 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Blueberries, Black Beans, benefits of being outdoors, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.

June 2021 Wellness Guide
Find important information about Dysphagia, elder abuse awareness, benefits of dairy foods for aging, and more in this month’s Wellness Guide.