Free Nutrition Articles and Handouts by Food and Health Communications
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Basic Healthy Shopping List Handout
Here is an easy shopping list that features the essential healthy items in most stores. It is a great jumping-off point so folks can base more of their meals on real ingredients.
MyPlate Exploration: Other Vegetables
This is the last installment of the MyPlate vegetable subgroup flavor exploration, exploring the uses and flavors of the vegetables in MyPlate's "Other" Vegetable category.
Free Resolution Calendar for the New Year
What better way to start off the New Year than with a great calendar full of healthful habits? With built-in goal suggestions and a variety of activities, this calendar has something for everyone.
Low-Sodium Vegetarian Pizza Is Veggie Delightful!
You don't have to give pizza up - you just have to make it smarter. Watch our high definition video in 1.5 minutes and start making your own pizza at home - this can save you 42,000 mg of sodium and $130 per year over the delivery or restaurant version. Enjoy!
Meal Makeover for MyPlate
Ever wondered exactly what you get when you replace a fast-food meal with a MyPlate meal? Not just the calorie savings and nutrient boosts, but an actual comprehensive breakdown of the vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc in each meal? Well, today's your lucky day!It's time for a serious look at the meal makeover. Let's walk through each substitution and added nutrient, step by step. We'll leave no stone unturned, no switch unexplored. Are you ready?
Make an Engaging Bulletin Board in 4 Easy Steps (Copy)
A balanced, appealing bulletin board does not simply pop into being. It takes work, and I have learned a lot about setting up attractive bulletin boards during my many years at Food and Health Communications. Here are the 4 easy steps that you can follow to making a fantastic bulletin board...
Dietitian's Cleanse
People appear to be drawn to cleanses, no matter how bad the health consequences of cleansing are. If that's what they want, there's a way to give it to them without endangering their health. Offer a balanced alternative to the cleansing crowd with this free handout, The Dietitian's Cleanse. Developed by Lenore Shamah, MS, RD, this "cleanse" is healthful, balanced, and won't endanger people's hearts.
Popsicles: A Closer Look (Copy)
Summer is a great time for popsicles -- but are all popsicles created equal? Check out this comparison of popular popsicles' calorie density, nutrient content, and added sugars...
How to Make an Engaging Nutrition Poster
Let this poster inspire you to make your own educational displays. You can use the same basic principle to craft any fun, engaging nutrition poster you'd like. Simply find great photos or drawings of healthful foods (magazine ads are great for this) and form the foods into letters that spell out a key word for your nutrition presentation.
How to Write the Best Nutrition Newsletter
Even in the age of digital media, newsletters are here to stay. But are your newsletters a cut above the rest? Don't miss these valuable tips that will take your newsletters from good to great!
Nutrition PowerPoint Pro Tips
At Food and Health Inc, we pride ourselves on the high quality of our posters, handouts, games, books, and presentations. In almost 20 years of business, we've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't, and now we'd like to share some of that knowledge with you.
9 Great Lessons from My CIA Master's Degree Program
In September 2019, I was fortunate enough to be accepted into the Culinary Institute of America's new MPS or Master of Professional Studies program in Food Business. I graduated in August 2021 with an MPS degree. It was a wonderful journey that brought me great insight into how to run a company and how to be more sustainable and engaged in our modern connected world
The Stages of Diabetes: A Guide
Want a closer look at the stages of diabetes? This comprehensive research review has everything you need to know, including links to the latest studies and a free PDF handout. See for yourself!
7 Steps for Lung Cancer Protection
The National Lung Association has dubbed May "Breathe Easy Month." As the month comes to a close, we wanted to recognize this aspect of May with a review of some ways to improve your lung function through healthful eating. While the National Institute of Cancer maintains that giving up smoking is the most beneficial health action that smokers can take to lower their risk of lung cancer, the following dietary recommendations may also offer protection against lung cancer -- for smokers and nonsmokers alike.
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!
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...
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