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Healthful Snacking Secret Weapon
Here at Food and Health Communications, Inc, we know that healthful snacking can be tough. There are so many pitfalls and sneaky foods that seem healthful (but aren't), that navigating the snacking landscape can be more than a little daunting. That's why you need a secret weapon. In this case, the secret weapon is...
ABCs of Diabetes Management
To celebrate the release of the fantastic 12 Lessons of Diabetes Program, we bring you an excerpt -- The ABCs of Diabetes Management...
"Natural" as a Food Label: What Does It Mean?
You may remember all the excitement surrounding the new gluten labeling guidelines, which regulate claims about whether a food contains gluten. We wanted to explore the ramifications of other claims on product labels, and while I was going through food articles, I found this gem about misleading "natural" food claims by NYU professor Marion Nestle. What does that "natural" label mean anyway?
Cracking the Vault for Vegetarian Awareness Month
It's Vegetarian Awareness Month and we're celebrating by cracking the vault and giving you a sneak peek at our members-only exclusive content. So get ready to celebrate this great month with some vegetarian trivia and a recipe or two!
November 2013
The Gift of Health: Holiday Traditions Your Family will Love
Insulin Resistance Dodgeball
Make a Healthful Holiday Plate
For Heart Attack Prevention, is Diet More Important than Statins?
Lighten Up Your Holiday Baking
Type 2 Diabetes Quiz
Top Tips for Food Logging
Health Literacy Month and MyPlate
Did you know that October is Health Literacy Month? Well, now you do! One of the easiest ways that I've found to build health literacy is to consult MyPlate. MyPlate is the USDA's guide to healthful and balanced meals, setting up standards and guidelines for each meal. Today, I'm including a link to a free download of a MyPlate poster at the bottom of this post...
Italian-Style Skillet Casserole
It's Pasta Month! Ready for a great new recipe? Here's a modern, one-pot skillet casserole that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Healthcare: New Plans, Hot Strategies
The government's new healthcare plan becomes available to the public on October 1, 2013. But what about the steps you take in your daily life to care for your health? Are you doing what you can to live healthfully and stop chronic disease from getting a foothold?
3 Fun Prize Ideas
Everything's better with prizes! Whether you're putting together a game, puzzle, project, or quiz, adding prizes to the competition can be great fun. That's why I've decided to put together a list of my favorite prizes, just for you!
Step by Step
As a follow-up to our latest motivation article, we look deeper into effective ways to implement manageable lifestyle changes...
Fat and Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which means that you can get a sneak peek into the Communicating Food For Health members-only site. Today's edition of Cracking the Vault offers a scientific look at the link between fat and prostate cancer...
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