Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/22/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/22/12

Evaluating Sugar Substitutes

Many people use sugar substitutes to reduce their empty calorie intake and improve their health. But do these products actually live up to their hype? In this post, we evaluate various sugar substitutes and reveal the most effective ways to use them.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/20/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/20/12

Three Steps for Deciphering a Nutrition Facts Label

The Nutrition Facts label is full of vital information for evaluating a product, but do you know how to interpret all the details? Find out with our simple, 3-step system for reading a Nutrition Facts label.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/18/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/18/12

Muesli

Muesli is a traditional Swiss breakfast made with fruit, oats and yogurt. It is a fun change from cooked oatmeal or dried cereal. Best of all you can make it ahead of time and take it with you in the morning.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/14/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/14/12

Fiber is Your Friend

This post explores the basics of fiber. Learn about the differences between soluble and insoluble fiber, fiber's health benefits, where to find high-fiber foods, and more!

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/11/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/11/12

Sodium-Potassium Party

Potassium is great for your heart, but many people aren’t getting nearly enough of it. On the flip side, most Americans are consuming way too much sodium, and we mean waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much sodium. Take a look at our strategies for balancing sodium and potassium intake!

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 2/28/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 2/28/12

Tag

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/29/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/29/12

Balance Calories

Here are many ways to use a plate for portion control. After all, size matters. What you put on the plate matters. Using a plate to visualize how much you are eating is a great idea. We like to think of a plate as a reverse piggy bank. The smaller it is, the more you save!!

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/12/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/12/12

MyPlate For The Heart

Our latest MyPlate creation is great for the heart! Barley, salmon, walnuts, vegetables, olive oil and more are made into a quick 30-minute meal that you will want to serve over and over again. Enjoy!

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/8/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/8/12

2011 Nutrition Highlight Review

2011 was a banner year for nutrition education. Here's our summary of the highlights, as reported in our Communicating Food for Health newsletter. Basically, the Dietary Guidelines were updated, MyPlate replaced MyPyramid as the USDA's new food guide, supplement news kept piling high, sodium news supported earlier assessments, and much more.