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Healthy Snacking: Make Your Own Trail Mix
What if there was a way for kids to get the nutrition they need from their snacks? What if their snacks contained protein, whole grains, and healthy fats?
A Dinner That's as Versatile as it is Tasty
This bowl is a great vegetarian meal. Bulk it up with bread or tortillas, or take it in a different direction by adding grilled chicken or fish.
25 Ways to Promote MyPlate
National Nutrition Month is finally here! To celebrate, I want to share an extra-special post with you — 25 ways to promote MyPlate!
Beet Red Chili
Looking for a fast one-pot meal with high appeal? Try this Beet Red Chili!
Fun Beet Fact Sheet
Want to learn more about beets? Today is your lucky day! This post features an amazing Beet Fact Sheet that explores the links between beets and good health. Take a look at what we found...
5 Simple Ways to Liven Up Your Kitchen
One of our favorite dietitian writers is Victoria Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN. She is the author of her own website, Simple Cravings, Real Food and now also of a new book titled, Total Body Diet for Dummies. Today I have a special treat because Vicki has allowed us to share one of our favorite pages from that book with the readers of Food and Health Communications, Inc...
8 Lessons From A Vietnamese Market
A trip to a Vietnamese market yielded surprising health and nutrition lessons, along with plenty of shopping inspiration!
Winter Fruit Plate
On my latest trip to a Vietnamese market, I picked up a dragon fruit. What a neat food! The color is bright fuschia on the outside with white, kiwi-like seeds on the inside. It's a little sour, so it's better to mix dragonfruit with sweeter fruit in a salad as a fun complement. Here's one great way to use this versatile fruit!
Practical Tips for Dietary Shifts
Shifting to a healthier eating pattern is often easier said than done. Today I want to turn to the brand-new Dietary Guidelines PowerPoint in order to offer some practical tips for dietary shifts.
A Speedy Skillet Meal
This hearty meal comes together in a snap!
Welcome Spring with Bright, Fresh Flavors
This dish can be a fast weeknight meal or a festive addition to a dinner party.
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”?
Healthy Snacking: Whip Up a Dip
Getting kids to eat the recommended minimum of five fruits and vegetables a day can be a challenge for parents. The key is to make the fruits and veggies appealing to them, but how?
Healthy Meal Pattern Makeovers
Want to help your clients shift their eating patterns? Don't miss this great new post, which features a helpful chart and fun meal makeovers, all from Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN!
Sodium Savvy: Why Worry About Sodium Intake?
Take a closer look at the impact of sodium on health...
Using a Meat Thermometer
I've found that the way to get perfectly-cooked lean meats, every time, is to use a meat thermometer. Here's how to do it...
Ingredient Spotlight: Silken Tofu
It's that special time again: time to shine a spotlight on one of my favorite ingredients! This week I want to talk about silken tofu, and today we'll cover what it is, where to find it, how to cook with it, and which of my favorite recipes feature it...
Try a Tagine!
This tasty Mediterranean dish makes a great dinner!
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