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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…
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!
Whole Grains and Good Health
A recent study suggests that whole grains are not just beneficial in lowering blood sugar, they may also aid in cholesterol reduction and weight control...
Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains
We've talked a lot about whole grains over the years, but we've never published a comprehensive list of whole grain and refined grain foods... until now.
Building Blocks of Health: Whole Grains
It's time for more Building Blocks of Health, and today we are all about whole grains!
New Series: The Building Blocks of Health
We have a brand-new poster in the Nutrition Education Store, and we thought we'd celebrate its introduction with a new series... The Building Blocks of Health!
With Type 2 Diabetes, Do Whole Grains Make a Difference?
Does processing whole grains impact blood sugar control in those with type II diabetes? We now have a better understanding of this combination thanks to a recent study that compared the impact of milling whole grains on blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes...
7 Steps for Lung Cancer Protection
The National Lung Association has dubbed May "Breathe Easy Month." As the month comes to a close, we wanted to recognize this aspect of May with a review of some ways to improve your lung function through healthful eating. While the National Institute of Cancer maintains that giving up smoking is the most beneficial health action that smokers can take to lower their risk of lung cancer, the following dietary recommendations may also offer protection against lung cancer -- for smokers and nonsmokers alike.
Quick Review of Whole Grains
The new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend including more whole grains in an eating pattern while limiting refined grains.
My Whole Grain Journey
As an educator, I try really hard to “walk the talk.” Sometimes that’s hard to do. Or sometimes I think I’m doing fairly well while following a recommendation, but it turns out that I'm not doing so well at all
Reading Food Labels: Whole Grain Spotlight
Did you know that there is no definition about the amount of whole grains contained in foods labeled "whole grain?"
For Best Health, Go Plant-Based!
The optimal path to great health in preventing obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease is truly plant-based...
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