Research indicates that eating more fruits and vegetables is beneficial to your health...

Don't miss this members-only in-depth look at MyPlate's protein food group!

Yes, the Nutrition Facts label is getting a revamp. And yes, one of the key changes is a new line for added sugars. Isn't it time to dig a little deeper into that particular section? Let's take a closer look!

From toddlers to teens, when kids don’t get enough sleep, they’re cranky, whiny, and difficult. Of course, adequate sleep has many other benefits for children. Chief among these is the role that sleep plays in obesity prevention...

There is a big difference between losing weight unintentionally due to faster aging and/or illness and intentionally losing excess adiposity by adopting a healthier diet and exercise program.

Today I want to feature one of the top handouts from the August edition of the member-exclusive Communicating Food for Health Newsletter. It's so engaging that I simply couldn't resist sharing it with everyone!

Have you been seeing all the news about kids, sports drinks, and obesity?

How do you feel about orange juice and other 100% juice beverages? Whether you're all for them or totally against them or somewhere in between here's another perspective to consider, from James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN...

More research is needed to further elucidate how added dietary salt may be contributing to overeating, weight gain, insulin resistance, and type 2 DM. However, given the overwhelming evidence linking increased salt intake with the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, there is no reason not to make it clear that most people would be far better off limiting their sodium intake to no more than about 1500mg/day...

?By being more attentive to our diets, weight, and physical activity levels, we can prevent about 1/3 of the most common cancers...

I have big news! I'm debuting a new resource about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and I made it especially for educators. It's comprehensive, engaging, creative, and even entertaining! Check out the post for the big reveal...

Here's a handout from last June's Communicating Food for Health newsletter, a member-exclusive that I want to release to everyone!

Does more lean animal protein and less CHO reduce diabetes? Not according to data from the very large European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study.

By now we've all heard the advice to cut down on added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans tout it. MyPlate asserts it. Even this blog has countless articles about the health dangers of added sugars. But sometimes we need a fresh way to communicate this key information to our clients...

You guys, I just completed the latest Food and Health resource catalog, and I really think you're going to like what you see.

It may sound like an oxymoron, but yes indeed, you could be an active couch potato. It turns out that even people who exercise are at risk for health problems if they spend much of the rest of their time in a sitting or reclining position...

I’ve assembled courses that provide online continuing education for nutrition research and culinary skills. They are full of the latest scientific discoveries, research reviews, health details, colorful photos, and even tips and tricks! The school has a ton of different classes, which in turn cover a wide range of topics!

I know your days are busy. I know your planner is packed. And I know that new resources can really make a difference for you and your clients. Today I want to share a free version of one of my very favorite resources: the white label newsletter...

The other day, I was checking my watch as I set the timer for dinner and I realized that I had a perfect opportunity to go for a walk while my meal was baking. What a great chance to multitask — by baking my meal, I could prep dinner and meet my daily step goal all at once!

Neither this study nor the preponderance of prior research on the efficacy of adding mindfulness training to a weight loss program has demonstrated significantly greater weight loss or better long term weight control than a typical weight loss program incorporating diet, exercise, and some cognitive behavioral training for getting patients to lose more weight or keep off the lost weight.