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Teaching Culinary Arts Students: A Lesson in Creativity
Let 'em play! That's the lesson that I took away from my experience teaching culinary arts students at Johnson and Wales Denver...
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!
5 Things We Can Learn from Olympic Athletes
Have you been watching the Olympics this year? No matter what the event, there's a lot to learn from the athletes -- before, after, and during the competition.
Vegetarian Quesadillas
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Fiber Focus Month this January? Why not try these delicious Vegetarian Quesadillas? They're tasty, nutritious, and easy to make.
Family Exercise: 4 Simple Tips for Building a Fun Routine
Did you know that January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month? What a great excuse to get out and exercise as a family! Of course, sometimes that can be easier said than done. Here are 4 tips to help your family develop a fun exercise routine, together.
Holiday Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? Why not give your friends and family everything they need to make tasty cookies with a healthful twist?
Helpful Holiday Links
Looking for some last-minute holiday inspiration? Check out these helpful links!
Holiday Gift Guide
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, it's time to think about holiday gifts! Today I'm going to reveal my top 5 favorite gift ideas...
Holiday Survival Guide: Thanksgiving Leftover Edition
Skip the post-Thanksgiving blahs with some fantastic recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers...
Moderation and Cookies: Tips and Tricks for Healthful Eating
A whole batch of cookies offers way too many servings for the average household. At the same time, it can be more trouble than it's worth to scale down a recipe and mix minute portions of each ingredient. So, how can you solve the problem of excess versus extra effort? The answer is surprisingly simple!
3 Fun Prize Ideas
Everything's better with prizes! Whether you're putting together a game, puzzle, project, or quiz, adding prizes to the competition can be great fun. That's why I've decided to put together a list of my favorite prizes, just for you!
Engage Kids in Nutrition Education
It can be tough to teach kids about the importance of nutrition, especially when the material is on the dry side. Yet eating well is hugely important for children, especially as they grow and play. Instead of staying up all night trying to find a fresh take on MyPlate, why not try this activity book on for size?
Cooking Home Run Meals at Home
I am so proud to introduce Home Run Cooking, the latest cookbook from Food and Health Communications. It was truly a labor of love, and I really think you'll like what you see...
10 Tips for Food Photos and an Exciting New Store
We're so excited to announce the creation of an all new store in the Food and Health family. Now you can get appetizing and creative food photos with just the click of a button at http://healthyfoodphotos.com. The photos, taken by Judy Doherty, PC II are of a wide variety of culinary subjects and span a variety of moods from whimsical to haute cuisine.
Great Class Ideas -- From YOU!
When we held our last contest, we were bowled over by the fantastic responses we got from nutrition educators. It was terribly hard to choose a winner, but we thought we shouldn't end there. Instead, we wanted to share a few of our very favorite class ideas, so that you can get inspired too!
Peach Berry Crush
This tasty, refreshing dessert is perfect for those hot summer nights. And it's a great answer to the question, "What should I cook to celebrate berry month?"
7 Lessons From the Yogurt Showroom
Take a tour down the yogurt aisle of the grocery store and it will remind you of a showroom. I bet you will be surprised at how many new styles of products and choices you can buy.
Proclaim the Joys of Blueberry Month with Communicating Food for Health!
No single food can supply all the nutrients you need. For example, milk has calcium and vitamin B12 but it doesn't have any vitamin C. Oranges contain vitamin C, but they're B12 bereft! That's why you need to eat a wide variety of foods. It's also a good idea to make sure that the foods you eat are nutrient-dense. Some foods are more nutrient-dense than others, so choose wisely. In honor of Blueberry Month, we thought we'd feature these tasty, nutrient-rich berries...
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