It's time for more Building Blocks of Health, and today we are all about whole grains!

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!

There’s a world-wide debate about the optimum amount of added sugar in foods to promote good health. We know added sugar increases the risk of overweight and obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer; but how much is too much?

April is the fourth month of our Positive Resolutions for 2021 project. This project has been available exclusively to members, but I've been so excited about it that I want to share it more widely, which is why our post for April is available to all!

Trying to manage portion size can feel like a constant, impossible task. People face down huge portions at restaurants and are surrounded by oversized packages of processed foods at every turn. It can all get so overwhelming! Luckily, with a few simple tips, successful portion control can get easier! With the right management of your food supply and kitchen, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the portion distortion headaches...

The recently released Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee marks the first time that added sugars are addressed for infants and toddlers younger than 2 years old. The recommendation is simple: no added sugars from any source.

A healthy diet with optimum amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, healthy types of fats and proteins is crucial for infants and toddlers younger than age 2 to support growth and development...

In our first Bite of the Week, we issued a MyPlate weekend challenge to you and your clients: make your plate look like MyPlate for at least one meal per day during the weekend. We loved your response, so we're back with another one!

Your clients are probably familiar with MyPlate, the USDA's guide to healthful eating, but how often are they actually using it to guide their meals?

There are many paths to success when it comes to transitioning to more plant-based meals...

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or time-consuming and can lead to a longer and healthier life.

High blood pressure contributes to about 1,100 deaths each day. For that reason, and because high blood pressure is often without symptoms, it’s been dubbed the “silent killer.”

Today is MyPlate's birthday! Here are some fun resources to help you celebrate!

My team and I have spent years working on various portion control tips and tricks for your audience, and, as Nutrition Month comes to a close, I'd like to share a roundup of the best of them...

How will you help your clients keep their weight on track during the holidays?