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Cheese Comparison Chart: Sodium, Fat & Cholesterol PDF
Here’s a sample comparison chart for popular types of cheese, focusing on calories, saturated fat, and sodium per 1-ounce (28g) serving:
Coffee Creamer Comparison Chart
Anne Linge, RDN, CD, CDE asked if we have any hacks to make coffee healthier... and we were so inspired by her question that we're launching a whole coffee series!
New Food Pyramid 2026: Dietary Guidelines Resources for Professionals: References and Need to Know
The U.S. federal government has released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking one of the most significant updates to national nutrition guidance in decades. These Guidelines, available through realfood.gov and the official Dietary Guidelines website, put an emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods and offer a clear framework for helping people make healthier choices every day.
Protein Comparison Charts & Handouts
Here is a chart of all common sources of protein both animal and plant. It has a few surprises. Plant protein is lower in calories and higher in fiber. It is also lower in cost in most cases. Here is a printable PDF handout on protein comparisons as well as the original excel file so you can make changes. #eatrightPROnutrimag #makeevverybitecount #healthydoesnthavetobehard #simplehealth #funcionalwellness #wholewellness #wholebodyhealth #MyPlate #OnMyPlate #ChooseMyPlate #MyPlateStartSimplePROnutrimag!
Cyclosporiasis Handout
Preventing Cyclosporiasis: Wash your produce. Refrigerate your leftovers. Good habits — but neither one stops Cyclospora, and cases are running high this summer. Here's what actually protects you, plus a free handout for your clients.
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.
The New 2026 Food Pyramid: Free Printable Handout and Leader's Guide
The USDA's new food pyramid is upside down. Here's what changed, what didn't, and free printable handouts for your clients — no sign-up required.
12 Salad Presentation Ideas for Cooking Demos & Displays
Here are 12 plated salad presentation ideas from a professional chef whose passion is to cook healthy and make a lot of salads.
5 Fast and Easy Cooking Demonstration Ideas
Putting together an engaging and informative cooking demonstration is much harder than it looks. Don't worry, though, because our chefs and presenters have tons of wonderful cooking demonstrations under their belts and share here with tips, ideas, and guides and printable PDF.
Build A Higher Fiber Salad PDF Handout
Creating a high-fiber salad is easy and delicious! Here are some of the highest fiber salad ingredients you can include plus great ways to prepare salad combos.
MyPlate Printables — Free PDF Pack, Template & Worksheet
Free printable MyPlate pack — the diagram, a blank build-your-plate template, daily amounts, the hand portion guide, and worksheets. No sign-up required.
The Vegetable List Printable
Free printable vegetable list. All five subgroups — dark green, red & orange, beans, starchy, other — plus how much you need each week and the rainbow chart.
Free Printable Portion Control Plate + Hand Portion Guide
Nobody carries a measuring cup to a restaurant. Nobody weighs their chicken on a Tuesday. What actually works is a picture you can hold in your head — and a pair of hands you already own.
What Happened to MyPlate.gov? (And Where to Get MyPlate Materials Now)
What happened to myplate.gov? It was converted to the new realfood.gov link to the new 2026 pyramid but this is the page to visit for all the handouts, packs and charts to teach myplate. It is still the number one favorite of our readers and they are pairing it with the 2026 food pyramid.
4 Easy Activities for Nutrition Month
Here are 4 fun activities for nutrition month or nutrition awareness that help education people.
March 2026 Nutrition Month Theme
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sets the theme for Nutrition Month(R). For 2026, they have chosen “The Power of Nutrition.”
One of the most significant benefits of that topic is that there are many essential avenues for dietitians, educators, and teachers to take to make it relevant and relatable to their audiences.
Here are 20 “powerful” education ideas:
Delicious Ways to Use Labneh
Labneh, a thick and tangy strained yogurt, is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in numerous ways, both sweet and savory. Traditionally, it's served as a dip or spread, often drizzled with good quality olive oil and sprinkled with herbs like za'atar, mint, or a pinch of salt, accompanied by pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables. It makes a fantastic base for sandwiches or toasts, topped with anything from tomatoes and cucumbers to avocado and honey. Beyond simple spreads, labneh can be incorporated into salads, used as a creamy topping for roasted vegetables or grilled meats, or even as a lighter alternative to cream cheese in certain recipes (though generally not recommended for baking). For a different texture, you can drain it longer to create firmer balls, which can then be preserved in olive oil with herbs for an impressive appetizer.
Rotisserie Chicken: Purchase Or Roast Yourself?
Spatchcock is a method of roasting poultry where you remove the backbone so it roasts flat. The result is not only 30% less cooking time but a very moist meat!
Nutrition Month Theme 2025
This free nutrition month handout is a printable PDF for nutrition education.
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