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Aisle by Aisle Shopping Guide
Nutrition Month is just around the corner -- do you have the resources you need?We're super excited to celebrate one of our favorite health holidays, and so we thought we'd give you a head start and some free materials. You know, to celebrate. Since having a well-stocked kitchen is key to a healthful lifestyle, we begin with a guide to balanced shopping. This guide is an excerpt from one of the more popular handouts in our Nutrition Education Store...
Healthy vs Healthful: A Practical Guide
There are two words that can cause tons of mixups for almost everyone who works with food and health -- doctors, dietitians, counselors, nurses, educators, etc. Those words are "healthy" and "healthful." When do you use "healthy" to describe something? When do you use "healthful?" The "healthy" vs "healthful" debate has a simple and easy answer, which we have outlined for you today. Get ready to stop wondering when to use which word!
Tasty and Healthful Valentine Treats!
If you were to try to figure out what Valentine's Day was all about just by checking the grocery store shelves, you would think it was a celebration of nothing more than overpriced candy. Instead of chowing down on artery-clogging foods this Valentine's Day, be good to your heart and try a healthful treat or two instead. Looking for inspiration? Try these delicious dipped strawberries!
March 2013
NEW - Articles for March:
Ingredient Spotlight: Bell Peppers
Red Pepper Soup
Breakfast of Champions
Is Fructose Fattening?
Antioxidant Overview
School Lunches: What's New?
Savoring Calories
Top 10 Apps for Health: Part 2
Is Being Overweight Healthier?
Celebrate Heart Month!
Heart Month is here, which means that it's the perfect time to talk about blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and more! It's exciting, but actually crafting all the materials for this whirlwind of health education can take up a ton of your time. Why reinvent the wheel? We've got all the handy heart materials you could possibly want, and if you don't see exactly what you need, let us know and we'll craft custom tools just for you! Here are some of our favorites...
Healthful Lunches: What’s in the Bag?
Packing a lunch can be great for your health! Choosing and preparing exactly what you want to eat gives you more control over calorie and nutrient content than you would have in a restaurant or when eating packaged foods. So how can you pack a healthful and satisfying lunch without slaving in the kitchen all day? Try these tips!
School Lunches: A Look at New Policy
Thanks to the Healthy Hungry Kids Act of 2010, there are big changes coming to school lunches near you. School lunches must now align more closely with USDA standards, which can be a bit of a daunting task. That's why we're here -- to make this transition easier. Let's start with our series of colorful and creative posters that are great resources for school lunch planning. Want to meet them?
Valentine's Day Gift Inspiration
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a holiday centered around the heart, but a candy and dessert overload doesn't exactly promote heart health. Here are a few ideas for creative Valentine's Day gifts that are great for your heart!
February 2013
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