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12 High Sodium Foods to Minimize or Avoid
Here is a list of some of the highest sodium foods that we try to minimize when shopping.
How to Make Your Own Shopping List Low-Sodium
How to Make Your Own Shopping List Low-Sodium
You don't need to throw out your grocery list and start over. You need to change about seven things on it.
That's the good news buried inside a discouraging statistic: 70% of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods and restaurant meals — not the salt shaker. Most of your list is already fine. The vegetables are fine. The fruit is fine. The chicken is fine. The sodium is concentrated in a small number of items, and once you know which ones, you can fix them in a single trip.
Sugar in Soda 101 + Handout
Getting a lot of questions about sugar versus high-fructose corn syrup? Here is a primer on both sugars and how they fit into the daily allotment for added sugar.
Handout: Buy and Use These Veggies in Bulk
Here are the top money saving vegetables that can be purchased in bulk along with how to prepare them in fun easy ways so you don’t have food waste. By purchasing lower cost vegetables and avoiding food waste you can stretch your food dollars. This article has a handout and printable recipes.
Melon: High Value Food
Do you eat "value meals" at fast food counters? If so, you might want to read our comparison about a different kind of value food - value for your wallet, value for your health and value for how much food you get to eat for so few calories.
Keeping the Kitchen Cool This Summer: Appliances to the Rescue
When the summer heat rolls in, or you just prefer a cooler kitchen, rethinking your cooking methods can make a world of difference. The good news is, you don't have to sacrifice delicious meals. A range of modern kitchen appliances are excellent alternatives to firing up your traditional oven or stovetop, helping to keep your kitchen significantly cooler.
Keeping the Kitchen Cool This Summer: Appliances to the Rescue
When the summer heat rolls in, or you just prefer a cooler kitchen, rethinking your cooking methods can make a world of difference. The good news is, you don't have to sacrifice delicious meals. A range of modern kitchen appliances are excellent alternatives to firing up your traditional oven or stovetop, helping to keep your kitchen significantly cooler.
Finding Local Produce: Farm Stands
Here is a guide to finding and shopping at local farm stands this summer.
Finding Local Produce: Farm Stands
Here is a guide to finding and shopping at local farm stands this summer.
What's New in Your Member Area: A Whole Lot, Actually
If it's been a little while since you last poked around your member area, you're in for a surprise. We've spent the last stretch rebuilding, expanding, and streamlining almost everything you use week to week — from the handout library to the calculators to how you print a lesson for class. Here's the full rundown.
What's New in Your Member Area: A Whole Lot, Actually
If it's been a little while since you last poked around your member area, you're in for a surprise. We've spent the last stretch rebuilding, expanding, and streamlining almost everything you use week to week — from the handout library to the calculators to how you print a lesson for class. Here's the full rundown.
Reducing risk for diabetes is possible, even without weight loss, according to new study
If you’ve ever known someone with pre-diabetes, they may have been told that weight loss will lower their blood sugar. While research still supports this advice, a recent study suggests that lifestyle and diet changes alone may move the needle. 1, 2
Reducing risk for diabetes is possible, even without weight loss, according to new study
If you’ve ever known someone with pre-diabetes, they may have been told that weight loss will lower their blood sugar. While research still supports this advice, a recent study suggests that lifestyle and diet changes alone may move the needle. 1, 2
Asian Noodle Glossary
Asian noodles are inexpensive and versatile. Here is a glossary of our top 10 you can add to your shopping list.
Asian Noodle Glossary
Asian noodles are inexpensive and versatile. Here is a glossary of our top 10 you can add to your shopping list.
Asian Noodle Glossary
Asian noodles are inexpensive and versatile. Here is a glossary of our top 10 you can add to your shopping list.
Refreshing and Ready-to-Go: 5 Sugar-Free Drinks You Can Prep Now
It's a great idea to have sugar-free beverages readily available! Here are some excellent options to stock your fridge, making healthy choices easy for everyone:
Can Sparkling Water Boost Weight Loss?
Sparkling water is everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why: it's a calorie-free swap for soda and sweetened drinks. A recent study looked at whether the fizz itself might also give blood sugar and metabolism a boost. The short answer: maybe a little, but not enough to make a real difference on its own.
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