Stephanie Ronco 8/8/14 Stephanie Ronco 8/8/14

Display Idea: Highlight Healthful Foods

When it comes to creating engaging displays, do you ever get stumped? Looking at a space that you want to use and finding yourself bereft of ideas can be really frustrating. We've all been there, and it stinks. That's why I'd like to share my latest bit of display inspiration with you today...

Stephanie Ronco 8/4/14 Stephanie Ronco 8/4/14

News Update: Gluten Labels

One year ago today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set out a final rule about which foods could and could not use the "gluten-free" label. Now that a year has passed, the law has moved from "voluntary" to "mandatory" and, by today, all foods bearing the label "gluten-free" must meet the requirements set forward by the FDA.

Stephanie Ronco 8/4/14 Stephanie Ronco 8/4/14

Win a Free Nutrition Poster!

What would you do with a free nutrition poster?No really, what would you do? The question isn't rhetorical because this month, we're giving away a free poster to a lucky contest winner!

Stephanie Ronco 8/1/14 Stephanie Ronco 8/1/14

Help Kids Eat Right

Happy August! Did you know that this month is the very first Kids Eat Right Month? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Academy Foundation have created a new children's health and nutrition education campaign, and it comes in the form of Kids Eat Right Month. According to Terri Raymond, RDN and chair of the Academy Foundation, “As children head back to school in August, Kids Eat Right Month will reinforce our program’s core messages of shopping smart, cooking healthy and eating right. By following these principles, we can help ensure children are healthy, succeed in school and grow into healthy adults."

Stephanie Ronco 7/27/14 Stephanie Ronco 7/27/14

Inexpensive and Diabetes-Friendly Snacks

Having diabetes doesn't mean that you need to purchase “special” food! 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.

Stephanie Ronco 7/25/14 Stephanie Ronco 7/25/14

Kids Activity Guide

Cooking with herbs and spices can be a ton of fun, but sometimes it's difficult to introduce kids to new flavors. If you're working with a group that could benefit from a closer look at these taste boosters, check out this great activity guide.

Stephanie Ronco 7/21/14 Stephanie Ronco 7/21/14

Easy Summer Dinner: Lamb Kabobs

Hey, remember when we did grilling 101 earlier this week? Let's follow up with a simple and totally delicious dinner that your clients can make on a grill!

Stephanie Ronco 7/18/14 Stephanie Ronco 7/18/14

A Beginner's Guide to Grilling

The temperatures are continuing to rise, and in all this heat, who wants to turn on the oven or stove? Help your clients beat the heat with this fun guide to grilling.

Stephanie Ronco 7/13/14 Stephanie Ronco 7/13/14

Shopping for Whole Grains: A Guide

By now, your clients have probably heard all about the health benefits of whole grains. But sometimes, knowledge about why a food is healthful isn't quite enough. How to start eating more of these whole grain foods is also key.

Stephanie Ronco 7/11/14 Stephanie Ronco 7/11/14

Mediterranean Delights -- Make Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Rolls

The fun continues with more free previews of the Mediterranean Diet education program...