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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.
MyPlate for Summer
Spring is in the air and summer’s right around the corner. I know how you love to get ahead, so let’s start planning with this brand-new series: MyPlate for Summer…
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!
MyPlate Printable Handout
I am having so much fun coming up with new free printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on MyPlate. Here's a brand-new handout that I've created, just for you!
USDA School Snack Guide - Smart Snack List for Parents, Teachers and School Foodservice Directors
The face of school snacks is changing. With the new USDA regulations, healthful foods are replacing cookies and candy. Soda is disappearing.
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?
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...
Recipe Handout: Summer Fruit Cake
Make this fun fruit cake with a watermelon "layer cake" slice topped with yogurt and fresh fruit...
Fun Fruit Trivia: Peaches
Is it stone fruit season where you are? Peaches have finally hit the markets here, which reminded me that some fun fruit trivia might be the perfect icebreaker or newsletter addition...
Could Changing Eating Patterns Promote Longevity?
If making a few changes to what’s on your plate could increase your lifespan by 13 years, would you do it?
Could Changing Eating Patterns Promote Longevity?
If making a few changes to what’s on your plate could increase your lifespan by 13 years, would you do it?
Improve Immunity with Food, Not Probiotic Supplements
High-fiber foods may be more powerful for immune function than probiotic supplements...
Fun Fruit Trivia: Starfruit
Though star fruit are often hard to find out of season, you should be able to get them in most well-stocked grocery stores between October and February...
Fun Fruit Trivia: Pomegranates
It's time to liven up that winter fruit bowl, and what could be better than filling it with pomegranates?
USDA School Snack Guide - Smart Snack List for Parents, Teachers and School Foodservice Directors
The face of school snacks is changing. With the new USDA regulations, healthful foods are replacing cookies and candy as the snacks available to kids. But how will this impact your school event? Let’s take a look...
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