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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:
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 their tips, ideas, guides, and a printable PDF here.
Protein Comparison Charts & Handouts
Here is a chart of common animal and plant protein sources, with a few surprises. Plant protein is lower in calories and higher in fiber, and in most cases it costs less. Download the printable PDF handout and the original Excel file so you can make changes.
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.
Free My Plate Materials
Free MyPlate handouts, posters, and an interactive Build-a-Plate tool for dietitians, WIC, and schools: everything to teach the healthy plate.
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.
How to Make an Engaging Nutrition Poster
A great nutrition poster does one job: it stops someone in a hallway, cafeteria, or clinic waiting room and delivers a single healthy idea before they've even finished walking by. The good news is you don't need to be a designer to make one that works. You just need a clear message and a few simple principles, and this guide walks you through both.
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