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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!
Summer MyPlate: Vary Your Veggies
Now that you know what #MyPlate is and the #healthbenefits of following it, it’s time to explore how to make the most of this fantastic guide to balanced eating.
Let’s start with one of my favorite #foodgroups: #vegetables.
How Do They Calculate Calories on Food Labels?
How do they calculate the calories on food labels, and what does it mean for consumers? Read our article with references, then try the calculator and PDF handout.
How Much Salt is in Your Soup?
Help your clients reduce the sodium in a bowl of soup by making soup at home. Here are two of my favorite soup recipes, which are perfect for cooking demonstrations or speedy handouts. You can also prepare samples at home and then bring them to your next session. The samples make equally-good health fair booth lures. Which will you try first?
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.
What We Learned About Fooducate
We wrote an interactive shopping presentation that featured a few different shopping apps, including Fooducate. It was an illuminating experience, and so we thought we'd take a moment to share what we learned with you...
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.
The Pros and Cons of Instacart
The pros and cons of using instacart for healthy online grocery shopping.
Roundup: Food News You Can Use
Getting food news and keeping up with upcoming tariffs, bird flu, and rising costs will be essential for educators. Here is an overview of what we see right now.
Farmers' Market Success: 6 Tips for the Best Trips
Farmers' markets offer tons of resources for making healthful and delicious meals, but sometimes getting started at the market can be a bit daunting. You're in luck, though, because a few simple tips and tricks can turn the experience from overwhelming to downright fun!
Farmers' Market Success: 6 Tips for the Best Trips
Farmers' markets offer tons of resources for making healthful and delicious meals, but sometimes getting started at the market can be a bit daunting. You're in luck, though, because a few simple tips and tricks can turn the experience from overwhelming to downright fun!
Cooking Oils 101
There are a variety of different types of oils we can choose from and loads of things to consider when choosing...
Hummus – Take a Little Dip with Me
Given the sheer variety of hummuses on store shelves today, along with the ubiquity of hummus at gatherings of all kinds, what do you need to know about this delectable dip?
Are Ultra-Processed Foods Always Bad?
If you’re like most Americans, you eat way too many ultra-processed foods...
Popsicles: A Closer Look
Summer is a great time for popsicles -- but are all popsicles created equal? Check out this comparison of popular popsicles' calorie density, nutrient content, and added sugars...
More Fiber, Less Sugar and Salt, Please
How can you get more fiber in your diet with less sugar, salt, and fat? Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD has some answers...
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