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Coffee Creamer Comparison Chart
Anne Linge, RDN, CD, CDE asked if we have any hacks to make coffee healthier... and we were so inspired by her question that we're launching a whole coffee series!
Positive Resolutions: Go for Fruit
April is the fourth month of our Positive Resolutions for 2021 project. This project has been available exclusively to members, but I've been so excited about it that I want to share it more widely, which is why our post for April is available to all!
MyPlate Exploration: Beans and Peas
The exploration of MyPlate vegetable subgroups continues with beans and peas! Get all the details about their nutrient profiles and impact n health, along with great free recipes that feature beans and peas...
Get Ahead: Everything You Need to Know for Week 4 of Nutrition Month!
March is flying by and my team and I are still hard at work to make resources to help you and your clients make the most of National Nutrition Month®...
Make Every Bite Count: Infants and Toddlers Part Two
Here's part two of our new series by Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, LD
What is the Healthy Food Pyramid?
Ray Kurzwell and Terry Grossman, authors of “Fantastic Voyage” and “Transcend,” respectively, have offered a new healthy food pyramid. This one is mostly plant-based and is designed to help people understand portion sizes and foods to include in a healthful eating pattern...
Using the Healthy Food Pyramid: A Guide
There are lots of ways to use the Healthy Food Pyramid to help your own clients on their journeys to health!
Obesity May Exacerbate Alzheimer's Disease
A new study out of the University of Sheffield has discovered that being overweight may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease...
My Whole Grain Journey
As an educator, I try really hard to “walk the talk.” Sometimes that’s hard to do. Or sometimes I think I’m doing fairly well while following a recommendation, but it turns out that I'm not doing so well at all
MyPlate Activity Ideas
The following activity ideas are excerpted from the new book, MyPlate for Everyone, which is coming soon from Food and Health Communications!
12 Simple Portion Control Tips
Trying to manage portion size can feel like a constant, impossible task. People face down huge portions at restaurants and are surrounded by oversized packages of processed foods at every turn. It can all get so overwhelming! Luckily, with a few simple tips, successful portion control can get easier! With the right management of your food supply and kitchen, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the portion distortion headaches...
5 Mistakes of Label Reading
The 5 Mistakes of Label Reading sum up the 5 most common mistakes made when shopping for packaged foods in the grocery store. How many times do people ignore Nutrition Facts Labels, choose packages and bottles that look like one serving but are really more, buy items that contain way too much sodium, or imagine they can munch all day on lowfat or sugar free items?
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