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A Pro's Guide to Cooking with Greens
What do you know about cooking with greens? Today I want to take an in-depth look at 5 great greens -- what their nutrients are, what they taste like, and how to cook with them. There's even a free infographic!
March 2015
Are you ready for Nutrition Month? The March 2015 edition of Communicating Food for Health has got you covered!
11 Tips to Reduce Sugar Intake
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recently recommended reducing added sugar consumption from the current 16% of calories to 10% of total calorie intake. This would help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, and obesity. Use these 11 tips to reduce your added sugar intake.
Activity Idea: Swat the Fly
This adaptation of a traditional language-learning game is a great way to build enthusiasm about nutrition lessons.
Energy: An Inside Look
We?re bombarded with advertisements for foods, beverages, and supplements to improve energy levels, increase focus and attention span, and get us through a mid-afternoon slump. Understanding the difference between the hype and the truth is key for optimum energy levels and good health.
There's a New Snack In Town
This plate offers a great way to breathe new life into daily snacks. It's balanced, nutritious, and totally delicious. Plus, once you have the pears and the coulis, it comes together in a snap!
How Can You Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle?
It?s National Nutrition Month, and this year?s theme is ?Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle.? Where do you want to start?
More Whole Grains Led to Fewer Deaths
Consuming more whole grains is associated with a significant reduction in both total and CVD mortality in American men and women.
4 Reasons to Love Butternut Squash
There are many reasons to love this bright orange gourd. Here are the top four:
Woo Hoo! It's Chocolate Month!
Celebrate Chocolate Month this February with a simple, healthful, and delicious recipe for chocolate mousse. This decadent-tasting dessert is decidedly guilt-free, offering a serious nutrient boost and surprisingly light calorie profile.
Valentine Dinner for Heart Month
February is such an exciting time to cook. It's Heart Month, and Valentine's Day offers a festive occasion that often centers on special and festive foods. I've decided to combine these two celebrations into one, putting together a spectacular meal that makes the best of both worlds.
Free Healthful Cooking Handout!
As a small thank-you, I'd like to offer a free healthful cooking handout that your clients will really enjoy. It's all about oatmeal -- types of oatmeal, how to cook it, why you should cook it, and how to make it taste amazing.
Activity Idea: Make a Healthful Recipe Book
Feeling inspired? How about a new activity idea? You can do this activity with groups large and small, using tons of resources or no more than some printouts and a stapler. You can incorporate social media and put together Pinterest boards, or you can simply lead a discussion that will get your clients thinking. There are a million ways to implement this activity idea! Want to see what it is?
February 2015
The February 2015 edition of Communicating Food and Health is Here! Check out the latest resources for Heart Month, Chocolate Month, and Cancer Prevention Month, along with new research updates and fresh handouts!
Are You Increasing Your Cancer Risk?
Did you know that the choices you make can influence your risk of cancer? February is Cancer Prevention Month, and what better time is there to see if you?re increasing your cancer risk?
Cooking by Color: A Vegetable Guide
Sometimes you just want a little kitchen shortcut. Have you ever thought about cooking vegetables by color? It turns out that many vegetables that share colors also share other qualities that impact how they are cooked.
Make a Truly Show-Stopping Cake
This delicious cake is super moist and can be served as an elegant red velvet cake for any special occasion. This cake has 60% fewer calories than a regular slice of frosted red velvet cake, and it uses beets instead of red food coloring.
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