- Lynn Grieger 3
- alzheimers 30
- best quick meals 77
- beverages 82
- blood pressure 90
- bone health 32
- breakfast 71
- budget 71
- class ideas and presen... 118
- cooking 2366
- cooking demos 242
- desserts 115
- diabetes 158
- diet and cancer 130
- diet and heart disease 292
- dietary guidelines 160
- eating out 27
- eye health 13
- fad diets 67
- farmers market 47
- food news 165
- food projects 91
- food shopping 3
- fruits and veggies 382
- functional ingredients 2
- grains 133
- grocery 3
- holidays 75
- hot topics 41
- kidney health 18
- kids 220
- longevity 157
- makeovers 163
- menu planning 361
- myplate 172
- nutrition basic 575
- nutrition facts panel 104
- nutrition month 34
- obesity 1
- practitioner ideas and resources 1
- practitioner ideas and... 574
- processed food 2
- snacks 138
- sodium research 69
- sports nutrition 24
- unprocessed food 1
- vitamins and supplements 121
- weight control 333
- wellness fair ideas 80
- whole grains 56
Member-Only Articles
The 12 Types of Lettuce
If you routinely choose just one or two different types of lettuce, break out of the rut and experiment with something different for more flavor, texture differences, and a range of nutrition benefits!
Free Handout: Nutrition Basics
Understanding nutrition and good health is tough. Here's a handout with a few of the basics. I hope it makes your life (and your clients' lives) easier...
Eating in Color: Green
It's time for more eating in color! This time we've got a fun favorite fruit to spotlight: the kiwi!
Eating in Color: Yellow, Part Two
Eating in Color is back, and this time we've got a fantastic yellow vegetable in mind: corn!
Eating in Color: Yellow
How are you liking the Eating in Color series so far? Today we're tackling yellow fruits and vegetables, with a special spotlight on the banana!
10 Things You Should Know About Nutrients
Let's talk nutrients...
Handout of the Week: Beans Instead of Beef
As I was putting together the member-exclusive February newsletter, I stumbled upon this handout that I thought might be useful for you...
Juice Comparison Chart
Compare the nutrient profiles of these 10 top juices to determine whether any fit into a healthy and balanced eating pattern...
Nutrient Adequacy and USDA Food Patterns
Do your clients ever wonder why the USDA advises people to follow MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
New Food Label Spotlight: Vitamins and Minerals
By now you've probably heard all about the FDA's new food label design. Today I want take an in-depth look at some of the changes, focusing on the new "nutrients required" section...
Focusing on Dressing: Are We Missing the Point?
Any time we switch from pale "greens" like iceberg lettuce to darker-colored leafy greens like kale, spinach and Romaine, we gain important phytochemicals and antioxidants that are present in larger quantities in darker-colored vegetables...
MyPlate Meal Makeover
It's time for another MyPlate meal makeover! This time we're focusing on pizza...
Following the Guidelines with a Healthy Eating Plan
The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans was recently released and there has been a shift in the recommendations from a concentration on individual nutrients to a focus on a generally healthy eating pattern. But what exactly is an “eating pattern”?
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines: Eating Patterns
This first chapter addresses 3 of the 5 new dietary guidelines from the 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Learn about healthy eating patterns, the quantitative limits for certain food elements, and much more, all in today's post!
Eat More Fruits and Veggies with Smoothies
From kids to kids at heart, everyone can enjoy a delicious and nutritious smoothie to increase their fruit and vegetable consumption.
Why Eat Yellow and Orange Fruits and Vegetables?
The contest fun continues with another handout about yellow and orange fruits and vegetables...
Fill Half Your Plate with Fruits and Vegetables at Each Meal
Fruits and vegetables are nutrition powerhouses, yet most people don't eat nearly enough of them each day! Let's take a look at the science behind MyPlate's recommendation to "fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal."
What Do You Know About Oats?
High in vital trace minerals and unique antioxidants, oats can lower cholesterol levels and help you reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. They're also naturally gluten-free! What's not to love? Let's take a closer look at these nutrient powerhouses.
Contact us.
Need help finding a topic? Have a request? Let us know!