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Saturated Fat Handout and The Case for the New Dietary Guidelines Committee Recommendations
I want to make the case for the Dietary Guidelines—by helping people understand what they have offered, consistently and over time. Right now, you have the public’s attention. This is the moment to use it well.
Saturated Fat Handout and The Case for the New Dietary Guidelines Committee Recommendations
I want to make the case for the Dietary Guidelines—by helping people understand what they have offered, consistently and over time. Right now, you have the public’s attention. This is the moment to use it well.
Free Saturated Fat Handout and The Case for the Dietary Guidelines Committee’s Findings
I want to make the case for the Dietary Guidelines—by helping people understand what they have offered, consistently and over time. Right now, you have the public’s attention. This is the moment to use it well.
New Food Pyramid 2026: Dietary Guidelines Resources for Professionals: References and Need to Know
The U.S. federal government has released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking one of the most significant updates to national nutrition guidance in decades. These Guidelines — available through realfood.gov and the official Dietary Guidelines portal — put an emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods and offer a clear framework for helping people make healthier choices every day.
Your New Year, Your Best You: The Ultimate Resolution Bucket List!
The new year is a fantastic opportunity for a fresh start, a chance to set new goals, and to truly invest in yourself. Forget those fleeting resolutions you abandon by February – this year, let's create a "bucket list" of achievable and enjoyable goals that will genuinely enhance your life!
3 Enjoyable New Year’s Resolutions for Big Health Impact
As a new year rolls in, everyone always likes to think about what they can do differently next year. Often, these resolutions include health.
3 Enjoyable New Year’s Resolutions for Big Health Impact
As a new year rolls in, everyone always likes to think about what they can do differently next year. Often, these resolutions include health.
3 Enjoyable New Year’s Resolutions for Big Health Impact
As a new year rolls in, everyone always likes to think about what they can do differently next year. Often, these resolutions include health.
3 Enjoyable New Year’s Resolutions for Big Health Impact
As a new year rolls in, everyone always likes to think about what they can do differently next year. Often, these resolutions include health.
Looking Ahead: Food Trend Predictions for 2026
Here are trends and facts from consumer markets that may impact health educators and their curriculum.
2025’s Most Popular Articles
Here is a list of the top 20 articles on foodandhealth.com as evidenced by the clicks of our readers! Foodandhealth.com saw over 275,000 viewers in 2025. Thank you for helping us spread the good news of food and health.
The Lego Answer to “What’s For Dinner?”
Here is my answer to this question every night that keeps me enjoying the process. If you stock your kitchen with the right ingredients, the answer to “what’s for dinner” is always easy. When I stopped trying to cook so many “recipes” and started cooking healthy ingredients, I was able to whip a dinner out very fast.
A Seed of Truth
Seed oils have been demonized by politicians and health influencers alike for the past several months. But recent research suggests switching to beef tallow for French fries may have been done a bit prematurely.
A Touch of Salt Can Affect Liver Health
Regularly salting your food not only may impact your type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, new research suggests it’s also linked with higher risks for liver diseases, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Ironically, this link was stronger among nonsmokers, current alcohol consumers, and those without diabetes or with a lower BMI. Body composition (higher body fat) also raised the risk. 1
A Touch of Salt Can Affect Liver Health
Regularly salting your food not only may impact your type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, new research suggests it’s also linked with higher risks for liver diseases, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Ironically, this link was stronger among nonsmokers, current alcohol consumers, and those without diabetes or with a lower BMI. Body composition (higher body fat) also raised the risk. 1
A Touch of Salt Can Affect Liver Health
Regularly salting your food not only may impact your type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, new research suggests it’s also linked with higher risks for liver diseases, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Ironically, this link was stronger among nonsmokers, current alcohol consumers, and those without diabetes or with a lower BMI. Body composition (higher body fat) also raised the risk. 1
Cracking the Vault: How Dietary Protein May Impact the Gut Microbiome
We know that a high-fiber diet and fermented foods help keep your gut microbiome flourishing, but did you know that protein sources may also impact it? 1 New research from North Carolina University suggests that protein in an animal’s diet may affect the population as well as the function of the microbiome. This research may lead to a better comprehension of how to prevent and treat gastrointestinal conditions that affect the quality of life of millions of people worldwide.
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