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Plant-Based Eating Pattern Quiz
I'm back with a fantastic quiz from Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, LD. Test your knowledge and share this engaging resource with your clients -- there's even a printable handout at the bottom of the post...
Insight from FNCE: Yogurt
One of my favorite encounters at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) this year was with the good people at Siggi's yogurt...
Video: Make a Better Slaw
This video highlights important knife skills alongside a step-by-step guide to preparing a healthful slaw that's light in fat but rich in flavor. It even features ways to make the slaw look most attractive when you serve it...
Salad Display and Activity Ideas
Adding more fruits and vegetables to a healthy eating pattern can be a bit daunting, but adding a side salad to a meal or two can make a big difference. Here is a small collection of ideas that you can use to make it easier for your clients to enjoy salads...
Salad Handout
Looking for a fun way to make salad more appealing to your audience? Try this tasty recipe!
A Tasty Topping for All Occasions
This fun dip is like a combination between guacamole and pico de gallo. It’s colorful and great to use on a variety of dishes...
Chef Kumin's Irish Soda Bread
Here is a favorite recipe for Chef Kumin's famous Irish Soda Bread!
Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
Are you in a fruit and vegetable slump? It’s easy to get stuck eating the same things over and over. Green salad, tomatoes, carrots. Apples, bananas, grapes. Sound familiar? It may be time to mix things up!
Make Healthful Choices Appealing
How a food looks aesthetically can seriously affect people's perception of it. In order to make healthy meals appetizing, it helps to make them actually look appealing too.
Tasty and Light Summer Dessert!
Try this tasty and light berry float for a refreshing ice cream treat in reasonable portions and with lots of nutrients.
Brighten Up Your Next Salad
This salad goes well with grilled fish or chicken or even a pasta dinner.
Nutrition 101: Fiber
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible by the body. Although it’s not digested, it has a number of jobs in our body...
Nutrition News: Kids and Sports Drinks
Have you been seeing all the news about kids, sports drinks, and obesity?
Sports Drink Comparison Chart
My team and I researched the most common sports drinks, assessing their nutrient information and compiling it into a simple comparison chart. Check out what we found!
Shocking Sodium Statistics
It's time for another handout of the week, and this one is all about sodium!
Pack Your Mindful Eating Compass On Summer Vacation
When you're on vacation, keep an eye on what I call "your mindful eating compass" – the inner sense of what and how you’re eating.
Picking Perfect Fruit: Peaches and Nectarines
Here’s a handy guide to selecting the perfect peaches and nectarines, along with a look at their health impact and nutrient profile…
Fruit and Vegetable Handout
Want to breathe new life into the advice to eat enough fruits and vegetables every day? Try this handout, which is loaded with fun and creative ways to eat more fruits and veggies...
Papaya Month Cooking Demonstration
Want to throw a fantastic Papaya Month cooking demonstration? Here's everything you need to know...
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