The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans was recently released and there has been a shift in the recommendations from a concentration on individual nutrients to a focus on a generally healthy eating pattern. But what exactly is an “eating pattern”?

Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN, is back, and this time she has 4 practical tips for shifting to a healthier eating pattern. Take a look!

Want to help your clients shift their eating patterns? Don't miss this great new post, which features a helpful chart and fun meal makeovers, all from Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN!

The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is finally here and Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDE, CPT, CWC, has written a brand-new post to walk us through the most important parts...

It's time to shine the spotlight on one of my favorite ingredients -- white whole wheat flour! This nutrient-rich flour offers the perfect way to give your baked goods a fiber boost, and it tastes great too!

The post Fill Half Your Plate with Fruits and Vegetables at Each Meal highlighted the importance of filling your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal. Now we're going to discuss how to do it.

The perception of yogurt as a healthy food doesn’t match the reality that flavored yogurt is sweetened with added sugar in various forms...

This is a cheese ball that’s lighter in fat and calories, but just as flavorful and easy to spread as a regular version.

Catering to the individual needs of eaters can be a difficult challenge, even for the most well-prepared cooks. When a member of the house is a vegetarian, creating meals that are both nourishing for the vegetarian and suitable for the meat-and-potatoes crowd can seem almost impossible. But, with these four tips, feeding a vegetarian in a meat-eating household is as easy as 1, 2, 3 (and 4)!

Today, I want to talk about sweetening drinks, both hot and cold. There’s so much more to the story than sugar! Here are some of my favorite ways to sweeten drinks…

There are lots of ways to cut down on sodium. Here are a few tried-and-tested approaches to reducing the salt in your diet...

This is a lighter version of a classic French dish that is usually made with bacon, sausage, and goose.

It's Vegetarian Awareness Month! Celebrate with this healthful dessert that features 9 grams of protein per serving! This sweet treat is a perfect vehicle for plant protein...

Whole grain pancakes can still be fluffy and delicious. They're more filling than traditional pancakes and they have way more nutrients! So why not use them as a way to help your clients learn to appreciate whole grain foods?

Here's a great way to freshen up your vegetable platter game -- a new twist on a classic appetizer. This recipe would make a great cooking demonstration or element of your next wellness fair both. How will you use it?

The sweetener series continues this week with a guide to sweetening foods safely and healthfully. I figured it was time to weigh in on the discussion from a chef's perspective, so today's post is all about making delicious drinks and yogurt snacks with fewer added sugars...

Here's a great way to use honey in moderation -- make it part of this delicious barbecue sauce!

Remember back in the day when we posted The Most Beautiful Salads? Or how about that recipe for Raspberry Beet Cheesecake? We got such a wonderful response from all of you for both posts that today we'd like to bring you a new riff on old favorites: a quick guide to beautiful and healthful fruit desserts.

Making simple changes in the kitchen can have big results. Making that lesson clear and memorable for your clients, on the other hand can be a bit tricky.That's why my team and I have made a brand-new infographic that highlights ways to make healthful substitutions in order to save calories in the kitchen.

I've got 4 tried-and-true tips for healthful cooking, and I want to share them with you today! These tips all come from dietitians and scientific studies, and each tip has been rigorously tested by my team and me. Ready to see them for yourself?