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Added Sugars Infographic
The American Heart Association recently released a statement that advises all children between the ages of 2 and 18 to consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugars per day. That's sage advice, but sometimes it can be a bit tough to follow....
Meatless Meals for Better Health
Research indicates that eating more fruits and vegetables is beneficial to your health...
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.
Improve Your Cooking Skills: Presentation
I'm so proud of the new plating course Spectacular and Professional Plate Presentations that I just have to share a little preview with you today!
Photographic Tour of an Icelandic Tomato Farm
On a recent trip to Iceland, I found inspiration in a tomato farm we visited. Here's a brief photographic tour!
MyPlate Protein Quiz!
What do you know about MyPlate’s protein food group? Find out with this speedy protein quiz!
MyPlate's Protein Food Group: What You Need to Know
Don't miss this members-only in-depth look at MyPlate's protein food group!
The FDA, Added Sugars, and Consumers
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!
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.
Berry Fact Sheet
It's time to take advantage of all the perfect summer fruit out there! This berry fact sheet provides a great opportunity to engage your clients with new and healthful foods...
September 2016
September is just around the corner! Make your life easier with these timely and accessible resources...
Nutrition 101: Protein
Protein is essential to maintaining our body’s systems and functions...
More Plants for the Health of It!
Focusing on tasty wholesome foods is not only healthful, it’s more fun than simply avoiding a long list of animal products. There’s a lot to choose from. So choose lots and enjoy!
Kids, Sleep, and Obesity
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...
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...
Does Being Overweight Decrease the Risk of Dying?
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.
Taking On Athletic Challenges as an Adult
“…what stops most of us from achieving our dreams – as athletes and as people – are the confines of our imagination. As long as we restrict ourselves by our imaginations, we forever bind ourselves to our past and blind ourselves to our future.” -- John “The Penguin” Bingham
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