?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...

It's time for a preview from the newest addition to the collection of continuing education courses for nutrition and health professionals...

Sometimes all it takes is a little know-how in order to make preparing fresh vegetables fun and approachable...

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...

Have you gotten your free copy of the Up, Up, and Away fruit and vegetable handout yet? This post makes the perfect companion piece...

Do your clients ever wonder why the USDA advises people to follow MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

The MyPlate CPE course uses videos, articles, and lots of links from the web to offer an in-depth analysis of MyPlate for educators. You really don't want to miss this one! As a special preview, I'd like to share some information about how MyPlate, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the USDA are linked...

Let's take a look at MyPlate's history, shall we? After all, the guiding food graphic wasn't always a plate!

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

June is Papaya Month, and it's definitely not too late to celebrate!

Want to throw a fantastic Papaya Month cooking demonstration? Here's everything you need to know...

One way that I like to use positive reinforcement is through prizes that often communicate key lessons as well. This practice adds an extra layer to my presentations, allowing me to address a key subject from yet another angle...

By now you've probably heard all about the FDA's new food label design. Today I want take an in-depth look at some of the changes, focusing on the new "nutrients required" section...

According to the FDA, "Daily values are reference amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed and are used to calculate the percent Daily Value (% DV) that manufacturers include on the label." Let's take a look at how that label is changing...

July is a fantastic month for health and nutrition educators! Check out all the wonderful resources we've collected to help you celebrate Berry Month, Peach Month, Picnic Month, and more!

Summer is here and that means it’s time for some of the most delicious fruit on the market! It can be tricky to pick the perfect summer fruit, but once you know how to pick them, you can enjoy the best of nature’s bounty without suffering through a dry watermelon or a tart cherry.

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.

July is Picnic Month, which means it’s a great opportunity to teach your audience about food safety. Use these tips and facts at your next presentation, cooking demonstration, or client meeting...

This salad is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish.