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Dietary Guidelines 2015
It seems like it was just yesterday when we announced the report from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Committee. And now the next committee is working on the report for 2015. Here is a list of members and fun things you can do while you wait for the next report.
Cracking the Vault for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
We're cracking the vault once again, allowing you a sneak peek into some of the best content from our comprehensive member library. Why would we do this? Well, June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and we're dying to celebrate!
Go-For-A-Walk Pizza
This easy pizza features a whole grain crust and fresh vegetables from a local farmer's market. Best of all, the dough was mixing and rising while our family went for a walk. The secret? A bread machine!
July 2013
Download PDFs of the July 2013 Practitioner Resources and Handouts (remember, they're two separate files now).
New Way Red Meats and Eggs Promote Atherosclerosis
It is hardly news that substances found in red meat and eggs promote atherosclerosis and lead to coronary artery disease.
Inexpensive Diabetes-Friendly Snacks
Having diabetes does not mean that you need to purchase ?special? food! Snacks for people with diabetes are foods that can work for the entire family. While watching quantity and portion size is important for people with diabetes, it doesn?t mean that what you eat has to taste bad. Here are some simple, inexpensive snacks for people with diabetes.
Ups and Downs of the Paleo Diet
Should we eat like our cave-dwelling ancestors? Proponents of the paleo diet seem to think so. We decided to take a closer look at this popular diet in order to determine whether or not it is actually good for your health.
Farmers' Market Celebration
Farmers' Market Celebration
Make Meatless Mondays a Snap!
Smoking Cessation and Weight Gain
Smoking Cessation and Weight Gain
Alcohol: Is Wine Really the Best?
10 Lessons We Learned From Making A Fiber Video
Here are 10 lessons we learned about fiber while creating our latest video. We know you will enjoy reading them and we have shared the best video excerpts from our YouTube channel. Fiber is a nutrition superstar and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans calls for 14 grams per 1,000 calories each day.
MyPlate Makeovers: Fast Food Edition
MyPlate is a great resource for making healthful, balanced meals. You probably knew that already. But did you know that following MyPlate can make a huge difference in "adjusting" prepared meals and making them better for you? With MyPlate's portion and proportion guidelines, a huge meal that was filled with empty calories can actually become balanced...
Happy Birthday to MyPlate!
MyPlate’s birthday is here! Did you know that the USDA released its new food icon on June 2, 2011? How are you going to celebrate MyPlate’s birthday ?
Diabetes Education and You
"Priceless .... all you wanted to know about diabetes but were afraid to ask ..... The 12 Lessons of Diabetes is the ultimate reference for health practitioners in their quest for optimal diabetic teaching resource materials." -- Barbara Hart, MS, RD.
3 Ways to Celebrate Salad Month in Style!
Did you know that May is Salad Month? Here at Food and Health Communications, we absolutely ADORE salads. Celebrate with us by trying some of these fun salad recipes. Remember, salad doesn't have to be dull, flavorless, "rabbit food" -- it can be tasty, filling, and fun!
12 Lesson Ideas for Diabetes
You asked, we delivered! We are so excited to introduce our new book, the 12 Lessons of Diabetes. In this book, you'll find everything you need to know about diabetes management and prevention, all in one handy place. The book is full of tips and tricks from researchers and dietitians, resources from the CDC, The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, MyPlate, and much more! So what are you waiting for? Check it out!
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