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Diets for Kids?
Good news! Today I'm cracking the vault to bring you a brand-new article by Beth Rosen, MS, RD. Beth created this incredible handout for the exclusive Communicating Food for Health newsletter, but it got such good reviews that I want to share it with you today. So without further ado, let's take a look at ways to help overweight children...
3 Ways to Improve Portion Control
By now, I bet your clients have already learned the basics of portion control. I've offered tons of handouts about ways to get started and manage portions effectively, and I've gotten to hear about lots of amazing portion control activities from you, you wonderful readers. But is that all there is to the portion control story? I say no, and that's why I'm presenting 3 new ways to improve portion control.
Grain Quiz!
You guys, I made a brand-new nutrition poster that's all about grains. To celebrate, I want to share this never-before-seen quiz and a free grain handout to help your clients start cooking with healthful whole grains!
Best Strategies for Navigating Holiday Parties
This handout from the Holiday Challenge is too good not to share. Take a look at these holiday party tips...
Are You Physically Active?
Are your clients physically active? Have them assess their habits with this quirky quiz!
Breaking News: FDA's Menu Labeling Calorie Labeling Rules
The FDA has just released their guide to menu labeling, and this post has everything you need to know...
Guide to Prediabetes
In honor of American Diabetes Month, we're cracking the vault to offer you the latest resources for your clients. Today's sneak preview is from Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, and it's all about prediabetes...
Fed Up: A Review
Lynn Grieger just watched Fed Up, the new documentary about food and exercise. Is it worth your time?
Break the Grip of Fattening Fast Foods
Layne Lieberman is joining us on the blog today to talk about key health lessons she learned while living abroad.
News Update: Don't Miss It!
Boy oh boy, do we have news updates for you! The world of nutrition and health research has been on fire lately, so today I'd like to take a few minutes to break down some of the key stories in the media...
Take Control of Your Portions
Portion control is just plain hard, and restaurant servings do not help. Today, because I love you, I am offering a free handout full of great ways to reduce oversized portions and manage a healthful diet. Check it out!
Are You Good to Your Health?
Are you good to your health? Find out with this free quiz and handout set!
Stop Stress Eating
Stress eating plays a role in many people's battles with weight management. Fortunately, there are many ways to cope with stress without overeating. Here are a few ideas...
Do Your Eating Habits Need to Evolve?
Healthful eating is an evolution for your diet -- it's a gradual shift toward making better food choices over time. Here are five simple ways to “evolve your eating” today... for a healthier your tomorrow!
Cracking the Vault: Breakfast Research
One of the most commonly encouraged dietary recommendations for aiding weight loss and promoting long-term weight control and better health is to always start the day with a healthful breakfast. However, this popular public health mantra is based largely on observational data that does indicate that obese people are generally more likely to skip breakfast than their leaner counterparts.
Display Idea: Highlight Healthful Foods
When it comes to creating engaging displays, do you ever get stumped? Looking at a space that you want to use and finding yourself bereft of ideas can be really frustrating. We've all been there, and it stinks. That's why I'd like to share my latest bit of display inspiration with you today...
Why Try the Mediterranean Diet?
Get a free handout while taking a closer look at the new Mediterranean Diet program...
The Art of Portion Control
Good portion control doesn't have to mean scarcity. This may not seem like an earth-shattering point, but so many people I talk to think of portion control as the best way to manage deprivation. That's not it at all! You can control your portions and still feel full -- and it's easier than you think.
What a Difference a Plate Makes
MyPlate's birthday is tomorrow. How will you celebrate? Today we're going to look at some fun features of MyPlate...
Cracking the Vault: Multivitamin Use and Cardiovascular Disease
Get a sneak peek into the exclusive Communicating Food for Health Member Library. This week, we're taking a closer look at vitamin supplements. Can they really make a difference in heart health? James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN, has more.
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