Have you wondered if it’s healthier to eat several mini meals or three larger meals each day? The internet is rife with anecdotes and theories about the benefits of eating frequently throughout the day. The science, however, is far less clear about whether one way is any better than the other.

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”?

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!

This first chapter addresses 3 of the 5 new dietary guidelines from the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Learn about healthy eating patterns, the quantitative limits for certain food elements, and much more, all in today's post!

A contest is a perfect way to boost motivation, increase participant engagement, and improve information retention. That's why I want to share an excerpt from my favorite fruit and vegetable resource, the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge Program. Check out the great new handouts and fantastic research...

Want to build a healthier future? There are lots of great strategies -- from tracking your progress to making your environment more conducive to success. We've got you covered, so take a look at these top tips...

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.

As kids stake claims to their independence when it comes to eating, more tweens and teens are experimenting with vegetarian and vegan diets. Parents may be concerned that their children are undernourished when adopting these eating patterns, but they can rest easy. Kids can thrive on plant-based diets. All parents need are these 3 steps for feeding a tween or teen vegetarian…

Looking for a healthful vegetable side dish? Try the grill-steam process! Combining the hot sear of a grill with steam's gentle touch is a perfect -- and speedy -- way to add pep to any vegetable side dish.

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)!

I just got back from the 2015 USDA MyPlate National Partners in Person Meeting and I have so much to tell you!

Here are 2 3-step recipes that are perfect for client counseling sessions, handouts, and cooking demonstrations. I hope you like them!

A fascinating tour of the Sacramento Sunday Farmer's Market shows beautiful photos of local produce plus many recipes and ideas you can use at home or in demos.

Make it easier for your clients to get healthful and balanced meals on the table every night with this handy guide! Be sure to read all the way to the end -- today's post has free recipe links, a new PDF handout, and so much more!

Offer your clients even more ways to make healthy and balanced meals without the stress. Today's post covers the crockpot and ways to please even the pickiest of eaters...

Interactive displays promote engagement, boost information retention, and add visual interest to a space. So why not make one for Family Meals Month?

August is Back-To-School Month, Kids Eat Right Month, and Sandwich Month! What better way to celebrate all these occasions than with a brand-new article about packing healthful lunches? Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN, has all the details...

It's easy to make whole grains enjoyable when you have a big batch of this baked ziti on hand!

It’s time to revamp your snacks. Find a new recipe and a guide to making it shine, all in today's post!