The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 were recently released and recommendations regarding added sugar intake have been included for the first time. Here's what you need to know...

A calorie is a unit of measure that determines the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of one kilogram of water from 0 to 1 degree Celsius...

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are inundated with recipes for how to dress and season a turkey, the main dish and delicious centerpiece for our holiday tables. But what if you have a vegetarian coming to dinner?

We've found a few new snack bars that not only taste great, but are also made with whole grains and protein, without tons of sugar.

Spotted on the exhibition floor were a number of food trends. One in particular was beans...

Sugars have been in the news a lot lately, but sometimes the terms we use for them can be confusing. Lucky for you, this post has the answers…

Carbohydrate counting is a handy tool to help you plan meals and keep your blood glucose numbers within a healthy range each day...

Protein is essential to maintaining our body’s systems and functions...

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible by the body. Although it’s not digested, it has a number of jobs in our body...

Here’s a handy guide to selecting the perfect peaches and nectarines, along with a look at their health impact and nutrient profile…

What are Carbohydrates and Do We Need to Eat Them? Where do Carbohydrates Come From? Are All Carbohydrates Created Equal? How Many Carbohydrates Should People Consume? Get the answers in this post by Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN...

Summer is here and that means it’s time for some of the most delicious fruit on the market! It can be tricky to pick the perfect summer fruit, but once you know how to pick them, you can enjoy the best of nature’s bounty without suffering through a dry watermelon or a tart cherry.

The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that the average person consume 2 cup equivalents of fruit per day and 2 ½ cup equivalents of vegetables per day. That may seem like a pile of produce, but there is a simple way to add fruits and vegetables into your eating patterns to maintain a healthy lifestyle...

Most mornings, a wholesome breakfast is sacrificed for extra sleep or racing the clock to get out of the house on time. However, nutrition doesn't need to be neglected if we plan ahead! Power up your breakfast with an easy recipe for egg cups and sacrifice nothing...

Providing our kids with nutritious options is important for their growth, but finding something tasty that’s also easy to prepare can be a challenge. The new trend of making and eating energy bites is a perfect solution to this snacking dilemma.

What if there was a way for kids to get the nutrition they need from their snacks? What if their snacks contained protein, whole grains, and healthy fats?

The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans was recently released and there has been a shift in the recommendations from a concentration on individual nutrients to a focus on a generally healthy eating pattern. But what exactly is an “eating pattern”?

Getting kids to eat the recommended minimum of five fruits and vegetables a day can be a challenge for parents. The key is to make the fruits and veggies appealing to them, but how?

Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN, is back, and this time she has 4 practical tips for shifting to a healthier eating pattern. Take a look!

Want to help your clients shift their eating patterns? Don't miss this great new post, which features a helpful chart and fun meal makeovers, all from Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN!