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Whole Wheat Breadsticks
My son loves breadsticks, especially the ones from Domino's pizza. I am not so keen on the pizza place's variety because they are higher in fat, sodium and cost compared to ones I can make at home and they are not whole grain. Here is a recipe that is very easy to make and yields great results that are kid tested! These were the hit of a spring break pool party the other night here with teenage boys.
3 Cooking Tips for Easier Weeknight Meals
Today is the first installment of a new series that I created to help educators achieve their goals...
10 Things You Should Know About Food Safety
According the the latest estimates from the CDC, "each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases"...
Put Your Best Fork Forward!
Let's talk about crafting an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite healthful foods...
Kitchen Hack: Making Cooking at Home Easier
As I mentioned last week, one of the central themes of National Nutrition Month 2017 is to "Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients." Today I want to share a way to make cooking at home easier and more fun...
By Popular Demand: 25 Ingredients, 15 Meals
And now, by popular demand, I'd like to present a guide to making 15 different meals with only 25 ingredients...
3 Tips for Experimenting with Healthful Ingredients
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, one of the keys to National Nutrition Month this year is to "Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients." Let's talk more about that, shall we?
Food Trend Update: The Snack Bar
We've found a few new snack bars that not only taste great, but are also made with whole grains and protein, without tons of sugar.
One-Pot Dinner
Lentils and chicken make the best combination. This delicious one-pot meal comes together quickly and finishes in the oven.
Aging Well with Healthful Fats
As you plan your daily meals and snacks, one important component of promoting physical health and a healthy, functioning brain as you age is the type and amount of fat you consume...
Five a Day? Double it for Best Health!
You’ve likely heard the recommendation to eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily for best health. New advice is leaning more towards eating 5 servings of each...
Varied Protein Sources in One Delicious Dish
This deliciously-seasoned dish is easy to make and its aroma will draw everyone to the kitchen...
Create a Healthful Habit That Actually Sticks
Good health is built on a foundation of good habits – helpful behaviors that are automatic...
You Can Build Healthful Habits: Part Two
Dietitians often say that all foods can be part of a healthful eating plan; it’s moderation that matters. In Better Than Before, habits expert Gretchen Rubin questions whether this is true for everyone...
How More Dietary Protein Causes Insulin Resistance
To prevent and treat type 2 DM, a more plant-based diet with a lower calorie density and a higher fiber content coupled with regular exercise remains the top priority...
Practice Competencies for Nutrition Practitioners to Maintain Credentials
Beginning June 1, 2016, for recertifying credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners completing the 2016-2021 recertification cycle, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) transitioned into an updated credentialing system based on practice competencies...
15 Ingredients, 5 Meals
Let's start National Nutrition Month with a reader request that will make your life easier while creating great (and free!) resources to your clients!
What We Learned About Fooducate
Recently, we wrote an interactive shopping presentation that featured a few different shopping apps, including Fooducate. It was an illuminating experience, and so we thought we'd take a moment to share what we learned with you...
Get Active with a Bootcamp!
Here's a fun new way to help your clients keep their motivation strong when it comes to physical activity...
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