How do they calculate the calories on food labels and what does it mean for the consumer

We've all heard about the importance of eating from the rainbow to get a variety of foods and nutrients. In fact, we've probably already taught this concept to our clients. But now it's time for a refresher -- a new way to make eating from the rainbow both fun and possible...

Here is our latest creation with fresh fruit ready to share!

It's that special time again! What time? Why time for the next installment of the MyPlate Exploration Series! Today we're going to take a closer look at the starchy vegetable subgroup of MyPlate.

Have you ever wondered if you're cooking vegetables well? I've devised a simple approach that makes determining cooking time and methods a snap! Check out this post for the secret, and don't miss the free infographic!

Fall officially begins in just a few days! Are you ready for the shift in seasons?

The appearance of food is not always a good indicator of its actual portion and content. That's why food awareness is so important -- it allows people to make informed and healthful choices when it comes to their meals. Food awareness can be hard to build, however, and misunderstandings about the contents of a plate are often a partial cause of calorie overconsumption. That can stop today. Help your clients build food awareness with these three hands-on activities...

Enrico Forte, an Italian dietitian, has joined us today to talk about the many benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Stop by again on Thursday for a roundup of our favorite Mediterranean recipes!

Did you know that MyPlate has tons of resources for pregnant and breastfeeding moms? To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), we took a closer look at just what MyPlate has to offer for pregnant and breastfeeding moms...

Children, activity, and diet are all discussed from a parent’s point of view.

Here's the next installment of the questions and answers series. What do you know about fat?

Let's talk about the nutrition world's most controversial macronutrient...

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.

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...

To make the new Nutrition Facts label more approachable to your clients, I've created a brand-new Nutrition Facts Math handout!

Sometimes the Nutrition Facts label can be a bit overwhelming. Yes, it's full of helpful information... but it's that very fullness that can make it hard to navigate. Let's break down the keys to the Nutrition Facts label to make it easier to understand and use in day-to-day life.

It’s time for another edition of the Dietary Guidelines Nutrients of Concern Series! Last week, we talked about calcium: what it is, where to find it, how it affects your health, and what happens when you don’t get enough of it. Today we want to do the same thing with dietary fiber...

I've put together 3 simple and healthful meals that only require 3 steps each, from start to finish. No extra fuss, just delicious food. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

Help your clients reduce the sodium in a bowl of soup by making soup at home. Here are my top 5 favorite soup recipes, which are perfect for cooking demonstrations or speedy handouts. You can also prepare samples at home and then bring them to your next session. The samples make equally-good health fair booth lures. Which will you try first?