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The Low-Sodium Grocery List (Free Printable PDF)
Free printable low-sodium grocery list. Aisle-by-aisle PDF with foods to buy, foods to skip, and the label rule that does most of the work. No sign-up required.
How to Make Your Own Shopping List Low-Sodium
How to Make Your Own Shopping List Low-Sodium
You don't need to throw out your grocery list and start over. You need to change about seven things on it.
That's the good news buried inside a discouraging statistic: 70% of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods and restaurant meals — not the salt shaker. Most of your list is already fine. The vegetables are fine. The fruit is fine. The chicken is fine. The sodium is concentrated in a small number of items, and once you know which ones, you can fix them in a single trip.
Best Printable Nutrition Month Handouts
We've made a lot of fantastic free nutrition handouts over the years. I was just looking over our site stats, and I was overwhelmed by the amazing positive response they've earned. That's why, today, I'm going to share the top 10 printable nutrition handouts that have gotten the most rave reviews over the past year...
National Nutrition Month is Coming Right Up!
March is National Nutrition Month! That's only a few short weeks away -- are you ready to help your clients make the most of it?
National Nutrition Month is Coming Right Up!
March is National Nutrition Month! That's only a few short weeks away -- are you ready to help your clients make the most of it?
Fast and Cheap School Lunches
We still need to feed our families and make the most of our meals...
Fast and Cheap School Lunches
We still need to feed our families and make the most of our meals...
Get Low: Make Low-Sodium Choices
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, "74.5 million Americans—34 percent of U.S. adults—have hypertension."
Low-Sodium Vegetarian Pizza Is Veggie Delightful!
You don't have to give pizza up - you have to make it smarter. Watch our video and start making your pizza at home - this can save you 42,000 mg of sodium and $130 per year over the delivery or restaurant version. Enjoy!
The Health Impact of Cooking Oils: A Comparison
When it comes to selecting which oil you're going to use for your cooking project, it turns out that flavor is only one of many considerations. Here's everything you need to know about the health impact of various cooking oils...
The Health Impact of Cooking Oils: A Comparison
When it comes to selecting which oil you're going to use for your cooking project, it turns out that flavor is only one of many considerations. Here's everything you need to know about the health impact of various cooking oils...
Low-Sodium Vegetarian Pizza Is Veggie Delightful!
You don't have to give pizza up - you just have to make it smarter. Watch our high definition video in 1.5 minutes and start making your own pizza at home - this can save you 42,000 mg of sodium and $130 per year over the delivery or restaurant version. Enjoy!
Meal Makeover for MyPlate
Ever wondered exactly what you get when you replace a fast-food meal with a MyPlate meal? Not just the calorie savings and nutrient boosts, but an actual comprehensive breakdown of the vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc in each meal? Well, today's your lucky day!It's time for a serious look at the meal makeover. Let's walk through each substitution and added nutrient, step by step. We'll leave no stone unturned, no switch unexplored. Are you ready?
Peanut Butter Board
If you're following any social media channels you'll see all kinds of butter boards. We all love butter, but not that much. I was making a snack in my kitchen and thought this might make a great alternative...
Top Halloween Resources
Here are some strategies to help your clients and students make this the best Halloween ever...
Power Soups: Kale Bean Chowder, Manhattan Style
This super soup is easy to make, doesn't cost too much, and is filled with nutrient-dense ingredients...
Fettuccini and Meatballs
Turkey meatballs are braised with marinara sauce and then served over twisted turmeric fettuccini noodles...
Fruit Pie With An Olive Oil Crust
This pie is full of fruit and features a flaky crust that is made with extra virgin olive oil...
Summer's Best Tomato Soup
Late summer tomatoes are bursting with flavor right now, so I whipped up a simple soup to highlight their essence! Pair with a salad, healthy burger, or half-sandwich for a light meal...
Set Your Table for National Family Meals Month
Family meals offer a wealth of health from head to toe. Keep reading to learn more...
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