Putting together an engaging and informative cooking demonstration is much harder than it looks. Don't worry, though, because our chefs and presenters have tons of wonderful cooking demonstrations under their belts and share here with tips, ideas, and guides and printable PDF.

But a new study by the NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute indicates that adequate hydration might help us age more healthfully and live longer than those who do not hydrate enough.

Creating a high-fiber salad is easy and delicious! Here are some of the highest fiber salad ingredients you can include plus great ways to prepare salad combos.

Free printable MyPlate pack — the diagram, a blank build-your-plate template, daily amounts, the hand portion guide, and worksheets. No sign-up required.

Free printable vegetable list. All five subgroups — dark green, red & orange, beans, starchy, other — plus how much you need each week and the rainbow chart.

You don't have to read the whole label. You have to read five lines. Free printable food label guide with the 5%/20% rule and a worksheet. No sign-up required.

Nobody carries a measuring cup to a restaurant. Nobody weighs their chicken on a Tuesday. What actually works is a picture you can hold in your head — and a pair of hands you already own.

Here’s a sample comparison chart for popular types of cheese, focusing on calories, saturated fat, and sodium per 1-ounce (28g) serving:

What happened to myplate.gov? It was converted to the new realfood.gov link to the new 2026 pyramid but this is the page to visit for all the handouts, packs and charts to teach myplate. It is still the number one favorite of our readers and they are pairing it with the 2026 food pyramid.

Watermelon is versatile and can be used in many creative ways. Here are some ideas to make the most out of your watermelon plus there is a simple recipe at the end.

The sun is shining, the birds are singing -- it's the perfect time to get outside and exercise. Though you likely won't be battling your way through snow or rain, summer presents its own unique considerations.

Now that you know what #MyPlate is and the #healthbenefits of following it, it’s time to explore how to make the most of this fantastic guide to balanced eating.

Let’s start with one of my favorite #foodgroups: #vegetables.

Summer squash, including varieties like zucchini, yellow squash, and pattypan squash, is versatile and delicious. Here are six creative ways to use summer squash in your cooking:

Spring is in the air and summer’s right around the corner. I know how you love to get ahead, so let’s start planning with this brand-new series: MyPlate for Summer…

Walk through any supermarket, and you’ll see “high protein” straight away. It’s on snacks, drinks, and foods that never used to focus on nutrition. Among the many options available, though, meat snacks seem to be the winning category behind the trend.

With the average gas grill costing upwards of $1000, we thought we would do a series on ways to grill outside and inside that don’t require a huge propane grill. Of course you can always go the used route to get one for much less than retail.

These recipes showcase the freshness and flavors of seasonal produce from the farmers market. Feel free to adjust ingredients based on what's available and your personal preferences!

Grilling vegetables is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy their natural flavors. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to grill vegetables: