The Ins and Outs of Vitamin C, plus a recipe for Strawberry Salad with Grilled Shrimp
July 20, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that we need to get from food. The list for possibilities of it improving…
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Renowned Chef Steven Poots joins Lexington’s The Root Cellar Restaurant as Executive Chef
July 5, 2018
The Root Cellar, located in the heart of Lexington, SC, is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Chef, Steven Poots. The announcement was made by Blair Sims…
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Summer Heat = Need for more water, plus fun ideas to spice up your beverage
June 29, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Water anyone? Our bodies are made up of about 70% water. Water plays a role in digestion, absorption, circulation, transportation of…
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Grilled Pineapple
June 21, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD When my best friend from Tallahassee (I prefer to call it Tallanasty since I grew up a Florida Gator) visited me…
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How healthier food choices can help you save in health care costs
June 21, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health News Flash….A recent study concluded that if Americans eat healthier we could save between $21 billion and $135 billion a year…
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Bourbon presents The 2018 Great American Whiskey Fair – October 18
June 18, 2018Join Whiskey lovers from around the world on the evening of October 18th at the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley St. in Columbia SC for the LARGEST whiskey tasting in the…
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40 mindful choices, plus a recipe for black bean burrito bowl
June 15, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Do you ever hear a piece of news and feel good about it? Recently, I saw something on one of my…
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Hendrix to open at 1649 Main Street
June 13, 2018Columbia locavores will soon have a new favorite downtown destination. Hendrix, a chef-inspired restaurant with rooftop seating, will open in the upper levels of 1649 Main Street this fall. …
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Why is healthy food so expensive?
June 7, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD It does appear that healthy food is more expensive than not so healthy food but what about the cream of the…
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Make momma proud with this blueberry smoothie recipe
June 7, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health The old saying is “Eat like a King at breakfast” and breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Guess…
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F2T Productions presents Bovinoche: Join us at City Roots for a night of meat, music and fun
June 4, 2018F2T Productions is partnering with Jeff Bannister from Bovinoche to host Bovinoche at City Roots Farm. Join F2T Productions at City Roots farm on June 9, 2018 from 4pm -9pm…
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Changes in Food Labels are helping you evaluate your daily eating plan: Plus a recipe for Watermelon Cucumber Salad
June 1, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Well ….July 2018 is almost here!!! And I am starting to see it….the new the food label. Most companies have…
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A Salad a Day keeps the Doctor Away
May 17, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for Crab, Corn and Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing Guess what the WHO (World Health Organization) is doing? …
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Put the spring back in to your walking routine, plus a recipe for Garlic-Parmesan Popcorn
May 10, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Spring is spring and it is time to start walking. Regular walking for 30 minutes five days a week plays a role…
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BullStreet District’s first restaurant, Bone-In Barbeque, opens Friday
April 27, 2018
Bone-In Barbeque chooses low-and-slow approach to opening Chef Scott Hall wants more than hungry people showing up for his opening of Bone-In Barbeque restaurant on Friday, April 27, 2018, right next…
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Recipe for Poached Salmon with Lemon Mint Tzatziki
April 27, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis How to follow your best food plate map The message of what to eat can be so confusing especially if you are…
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E-commerce brand Hushup + Hustle opens debut location in Towne Center
April 11, 2018Signature Blender Bomb® Smoothie Shop is Brand’s First Brick and Mortar Store Local smoothie purveyor, Helen Hall of the Hushup + Hustle, is pleased to announce the debut of Hungry…
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EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT, plus a recipe for Bananas Foster a la Mode.
April 6, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis I recently read a statistic that really made me start to think about what we do to food and how food is grown. The…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018
Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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Protein: Is too much of a good thing not a good thing?
March 30, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer Protein is a necessary macronutrient that is necessary for life but does that mean we can eat it in unlimited quantities? Is too much of a…
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Vegetables for breakfast? How to add an antioxidant powerhouse to your favorite morning treat, plus a recipe for Sweet Potato Pancakes.
March 30, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Easter is my favorite holiday! I cherish the time I get to spend with my family and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice our…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta awards local restaurants for best tacos, cocktails and sides
March 27, 2018
Last Sunday’s second annual Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta, hosted by High Spirits Hospitality, celebrated the talents of local chefs and bartenders with a competition for best local tacos, cocktails, and…
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The new normal, finding your best health in the foods you eat, plus a recipe for blueberry bran muffins
March 23, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Well one never knows where you will find a healthier recipe. Every now and then I love to sit and watch the cooking channels on…
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City of Columbia Food Policy Committee launches food recovery app
March 15, 2018
The City of Columbia Food Policy Committee will launch a food recovery app in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Don’t Waste Food SC…
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Steps to taking the high out of blood pressure – plus a recipe for cauliflower macaroni and cheese
March 15, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis What do you do when your doctor says your blood pressure is higher than it needs to be? You go home and think about…
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Go further with food – ways to find healthier options everyday!
March 9, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for spiced pork with citrus-apple slaw and rice March is NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!!! There is an entire month dedicated to eating…
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Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations
March 2, 2018
Company Creating 15 New Jobs in North Charleston Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create…
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Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations
March 2, 2018
Company Creating 15 New Jobs in North Charleston Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create…
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BE WELL – The Fourth Pillar of AHA’s Healthy for Good Campaign
March 1, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for a healthy Chicken Fajita Bowl. Be Well! Sounds good just saying it! This is the 4th pillar of the American Heart…
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The importance of moving your body every day. Plus a recipe for berry banana smoothie
February 23, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis I cannot believe we are almost through heart month! No worries because National Nutrition Month (my favorite) follows! But let’s keep the focused on…
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NOW OPEN: Richland Library Cafe, featuring Chef Sarah Simmons
February 23, 2018Enjoy a good book and a bite to eat during your next visit to Richland Library. In partnership with Chef Sarah Simmons, the Library announced the opening of the…
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NOW OPEN: Richland Library Cafe, featuring Chef Sarah Simmons
February 23, 2018Enjoy a good book and a bite to eat during your next visit to Richland Library. In partnership with Chef Sarah Simmons, the Library announced the opening of the…
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Red and pink are not just for lovers! Add color to ensure a heart healthy diet
February 16, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis In a world with so many viewpoints around what we should or should not eat, it is sometimes hard for even a Dietitian to…
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February is not just for romantic hearts: How to lower your risk of heart disease
February 9, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for roasted red pepper hummus February is Heart Month! Since 1964, the month February has been dedicated to raising awareness to…
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Expansions planned as Richland Library Farmers Market renewed
February 7, 2018Due to the overwhelming success and popularity of the Richland Library Farmers Market, we are excited to announce the weekly program will continue indefinitely at our Main location (1431 Assembly…
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Expansions planned as Richland Library Farmers Market renewed
February 7, 2018
Due to the overwhelming success and popularity of the Richland Library Farmers Market, we are excited to announce the weekly program will continue indefinitely at our Main location (1431 Assembly…
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FOOD JOURNAL APPS: Where technology meets healthy eating. Plus a recipe for Raspberry Mousse
February 2, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis So, anyone that knows me, knows how hard I have to work with technology and all that comes with it. I have a love/hate…
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What is Kombucha?
February 2, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Kombucha is fermented tea. Now don’t worry you aren’t fermenting it into alcohol but it falls somewhere in between vinegar and alcohol when…
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Soda City Friends to hold first ever Gervais Street Bridge Dinner ticket pre-sale, February 1-4, 2018 online
January 31, 2018General admission and VIP ticket options; 100% proceeds benefit The River Alliance, Canoeing for Kids, Harvest Hope Food Bank, West Columbia Beautification Foundation and Heroes in Blue; donations and sponsorships…
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Free on Feb. 10: 8th annual Mardi Gras Columbia festival to benefit Heroes in Blue at City Roots Farm in Columbia, SC!
January 22, 2018Free festival admission for all ages; beverage proceeds benefit Heroes in Blue; grand marshal Bakari Sellers; King Bentz Kirby and Queen Kassy Alia The Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya, in collaboration with…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta open ticket sales, and restaurant nominations
January 15, 2018
Tapping into the region’s growing appreciation and love for tacos and good tequila, High Spirits Events is hosting the second annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in downtown Greenville presented by…
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Count Color, Not Calories: Small steps to starting your healthy eating journey
January 12, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for slow-cooker Chili. Being mindful of what you are eat is one of the first steps to improving your eating habits.…
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Firefly Distillery, LLC expanding and moving operations in Charleston County
January 2, 2018
$7.3 Million Investment will Include New Distillation Capabilities and More Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in…
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Weight Neutrality: Is that even possible? Plus a recipe for Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars
December 21, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis WEIGHT NEUTRALITY: Is that even possible? Plus a recipe for Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars Merry Christmas! A message that translates into lots of eating…
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A Guide For Holiday Leftovers: How to best enjoy and stay clear of a stomach ache
December 15, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a Hazelnut Meringue cookie recipe This time of the year things tend to linger in my refrigerator longer than they should. Too busy…
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2018 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 10, 2017Left to right: Heidi Vukov (Myrtle Beach), Michelle Weaver (Charleston), Sarah McClure (Landrum) and Kiki Cyrus (Columbia) Credit: SCPRT/Photo by Perry Baker South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster named the…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The MIND Diet Prevents Dementia and Loss of Brain Function
November 30, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a Grilled Grouper Recipe What is the MIND diet? The MIND diet is a eating pattern that combines the Mediterranean and DASH eating pattern…
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Motor Supply Co Bistro to host dinner with Wild Turkey Master Distillers
November 20, 2017Motor Supply Co. Bistro in downtown Columbia, S.C., will cap Thanksgiving weekend by hosting Wild Turkey’s acclaimed Master Distillers, Jimmy and Eddie Russell, for an exclusive prix-fixe dining event on…
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Motor Supply Co Bistro to host dinner with Wild Turkey Master Distillers
November 20, 2017Motor Supply Co. Bistro in downtown Columbia, S.C., will cap Thanksgiving weekend by hosting Wild Turkey’s acclaimed Master Distillers, Jimmy and Eddie Russell, for an exclusive prix-fixe dining event on…
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