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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables as a Family
August is Kids Eat Right Month! Do you have the resources you need? Check out this free nutrition handout, which is a perfect resource for helping kids and families eat more fruits and vegetables in a fun and balanced way...
Mediterranean Delights -- Make Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Rolls
The fun continues with more free previews of the Mediterranean Diet education program...
Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
As health educators, we spend a lot of time making nutrition lessons engaging for our clients. Well, now it's our turn. Are you ready to take the challenge?
Refreshing Summer Treats
There's more to summer refreshment than the siren song of the ice cream truck. Did you know that you can make inexpensive and totally delicious popsicles at home?
The Art of Portion Control
Good portion control doesn't have to mean scarcity. This may not seem like an earth-shattering point, but so many people I talk to think of portion control as the best way to manage deprivation. That's not it at all! You can control your portions and still feel full -- and it's easier than you think.
A Father's Day Celebration That's Good for His Health!
Father's Day is just around the corner. Why not level up your celebration? In addition to celebrating the fathers in your life, help them boost their health too!
Free eBook: Choose Fruit for Dessert
Choose fruit for dessert! Making that choice doesn't mean that you have to give up delicious desserts forever -- it just means that you need to get creative.
Get Ready for a Healthful Memorial Day!
Are you looking to make healthful treats for Memorial Day, but still hoping to impress your guests? Well, look no further, because we've got everything you need to make tasty food that is good for your health! These amazing recipes are perfect for any spring or summer party.
Berries and Cream Instead of Ice Cream?
What celebration is complete without a hint of decadence? This Mother's Day, skip the cake but keep the festive feeling with a light and balanced dessert!
Celebrate Mother's Day with Good Health
Mother's Day is just around the corner! How will you celebrate the mothers in your life? May we make a humble suggestion? Try salad!
Hot Recipe: Zucchini Squash Sauté
It's a lot easier to eat healthfully when you can actually enjoy what you're eating. Good food shouldn't taste like punishment. There are lots of tasty and healthful options out there -- the key is finding them. Here at Food and Health, we hope to do our part by introducing you to some of our very favorite recipes.
Balanced and Healthful Snacks
A few weeks ago, I tweeted a picture of a tasty and filling snack I'd whipped up on a whim. I was absolutely blown away by the response to my humble little post, so I decided that this snack deserves a description that was more than 140 characters long.
Flavor Exploration: Berry
How will you help your clients enjoy the taste of eating right this March? If you're not sure where to start, or if you would like to round out your program with some fun recipes and activities, then check out this amazing new series, focused on flavorful foods. This post features berries, exploring their health benefits and flavor-boosting properties. Check it out!
Valentine's Day Cooking Demonstration Ideas
Are you putting together a Valentine's Day cooking demonstration? If you are, you're not alone. Lynda Murray, RD, LD, recently requested healthful Valentine's Day recipes for an upcoming cooking demonstration in front of 150 people! We found so many great options for her in the free recipe archive that we got carried away by enthusiasm and want to share them with you too.
Get Ready for Valentine's Day with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries!
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be all about chocolate and candy... but what fun would it be without a little festive celebration? Here's a recipe for a tasty Valentine's Day dessert that tastes decadent but packs a nutrient punch.
High Five for Fiber and Free Infographic
Sometimes, all it takes is a great visual to encourage eating healthfully. Meet the latest addition to our amazing fiber resources, the High Five for Fiber Poster!
Healthy Recipe Center is Launched by Food and Health Communications
Food and Health Communications, Inc has just launched a new online healthy recipe center for nutrition educators and consumers. Professional chef, Judy Doherty PC II, who has a passion for healthy cooking and eating, created the recipes. They have been tested many times and published in a variety of publications, including: Communicating Food for Health Newsletter, USATriathlon Magazine, Diabetes Weight Loss Week by Week, food manufacturer sites and more.
Banana Nog
Looking to add some vitamins to your holiday spread? Try this tasty and healthful banana nog -- it's way lower in calories and has a ton of nutrients!
Tea Poached Pears
Looking for a tasty dessert that isn't laden with empty calories? Try these marvelous tea poached pears! They're the perfect way to celebrate Pear Month this December...
Ingredient Spotlight: Peppers
It's Pepper Month and it's not too late to celebrate! Learn more about the ever-versatile bell pepper in today's post.
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