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Healthful Snacking Secret Weapon

Here at Food and Health Communications, Inc, we know that healthful snacking can be tough. There are so many pitfalls and sneaky foods that seem healthful (but aren't), that navigating the snacking landscape can be more than a little daunting. That's why you need a secret weapon. In this case, the secret weapon is...

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"Natural" as a Food Label: What Does It Mean?

You may remember all the excitement surrounding the new gluten labeling guidelines, which regulate claims about whether a food contains gluten. We wanted to explore the ramifications of other claims on product labels, and while I was going through food articles, I found this gem about misleading "natural" food claims by NYU professor Marion Nestle. What does that "natural" label mean anyway?

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Cracking the Vault for Vegetarian Awareness Month

It's Vegetarian Awareness Month and we're celebrating by cracking the vault and giving you a sneak peek at our members-only exclusive content. So get ready to celebrate this great month with some vegetarian trivia and a recipe or two!

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Health Literacy Month and MyPlate

Did you know that October is Health Literacy Month? Well, now you do! One of the easiest ways that I've found to build health literacy is to consult MyPlate. MyPlate is the USDA's guide to healthful and balanced meals, setting up standards and guidelines for each meal. Today, I'm including a link to a free download of a MyPlate poster at the bottom of this post...

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