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White Food Counts Too
Diabetes Month Resources
November is Diabetes Month and it's time to stock up on all the resources you need. Here are some of my favorites...
Free Handout for Diabetes Month!
November is Diabetes Month and we're going to be celebrating all month long! We'll kick off our party of information with a free handout, excerpted from the 12 Lessons of Diabetes Program. Are you ready?
Moderation and Cookies: Tips and Tricks for Healthful Eating
A whole batch of cookies offers way too many servings for the average household. At the same time, it can be more trouble than it's worth to scale down a recipe and mix minute portions of each ingredient. So, how can you solve the problem of excess versus extra effort? The answer is surprisingly simple!
Pumpkin Fun for Halloween and Beyond!
Pumpkins are such fun to have around during Halloween, but did you know that they're also delicious? Plus, they're rich in nutrients and low in calories. Just one-half cup of canned pumpkin provides 4 grams of fiber, no fat or cholesterol, and only 50 calories. But how can you incorporate more pumpkin into your diet? Try these fun tips!
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...
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