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Stop Stress Eating
Stress eating plays a role in many people's battles with weight management. Fortunately, there are many ways to cope with stress without overeating. Here are a few ideas...
Do Your Eating Habits Need to Evolve?
Healthful eating is an evolution for your diet -- it's a gradual shift toward making better food choices over time. Here are five simple ways to “evolve your eating” today... for a healthier your tomorrow!
Cracking the Vault: Breakfast Research
One of the most commonly encouraged dietary recommendations for aiding weight loss and promoting long-term weight control and better health is to always start the day with a healthful breakfast. However, this popular public health mantra is based largely on observational data that does indicate that obese people are generally more likely to skip breakfast than their leaner counterparts.
Display Idea: Highlight Healthful Foods
When it comes to creating engaging displays, do you ever get stumped? Looking at a space that you want to use and finding yourself bereft of ideas can be really frustrating. We've all been there, and it stinks. That's why I'd like to share my latest bit of display inspiration with you today...
Why Try the Mediterranean Diet?
Get a free handout while taking a closer look at the new Mediterranean Diet program...
The Art of Portion Control
Good portion control doesn't have to mean scarcity. This may not seem like an earth-shattering point, but so many people I talk to think of portion control as the best way to manage deprivation. That's not it at all! You can control your portions and still feel full -- and it's easier than you think.
What a Difference a Plate Makes
MyPlate's birthday is tomorrow. How will you celebrate? Today we're going to look at some fun features of MyPlate...
Cracking the Vault: Multivitamin Use and Cardiovascular Disease
Get a sneak peek into the exclusive Communicating Food for Health Member Library. This week, we're taking a closer look at vitamin supplements. Can they really make a difference in heart health? James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN, has more.
The Importance of Side Dishes to Balanced Eating
Side dishes are awesome. Most people don't appreciate these nutrient workhorses of healthful meals, but the right side dish actually involves very little extra prep work for a serious health reward. Of course, choosing the right side dish makes all the difference.
Lending a Hand and Missing The Point
Dr. Jay weighs in on the controversial new approach to diabetes care.
High Five for Fiber and Free Infographic
Sometimes, all it takes is a great visual to encourage eating healthfully. Meet the latest addition to our amazing fiber resources, the High Five for Fiber Poster!
My Journey with Fitbit
A few months ago, I decided to get a FitBit. Here's what happened...
Family Exercise: 4 Simple Tips for Building a Fun Routine
Did you know that January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month? What a great excuse to get out and exercise as a family! Of course, sometimes that can be easier said than done. Here are 4 tips to help your family develop a fun exercise routine, together.
Fiber Focus Month: Free Handout
We're celebrating Fiber Focus Month this January by giving away one of our most popular handouts: Some Fibers Tame Blood Glucose. Check out the post to get your copy today!
Make a Motivation Kit
If you've got a New Year's Resolution, then you know that a big player in achieving your goal is motivation. Today we're cracking the vault to give you a sneak peek at content that is usually exclusive to our members! This time, we're taking a closer look at motivation...
2013 Year in Review: Health and Nutrition Edition
MyPlate 4-Step Plan for the Holidays
The holidays are here! With all of the bustle and activity that accompanies this season, there is a good chance that it will be harder to stick to regular meal and exercise patterns. The good news is that, if you can remember MyPlate’s most important messages, you will still be able to lower calories and eat healthier!
5 Things About the New Obesity Guidelines That You Won't Want to Miss
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