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Valentine Dinner for Heart Month
February is such an exciting time to cook. It's Heart Month, and Valentine's Day offers a festive occasion that often centers on special and festive foods. I've decided to combine these two celebrations into one, putting together a spectacular meal that makes the best of both worlds.
Free Healthful Cooking Handout!
As a small thank-you, I'd like to offer a free healthful cooking handout that your clients will really enjoy. It's all about oatmeal -- types of oatmeal, how to cook it, why you should cook it, and how to make it taste amazing.
January Poster Contest
It's time for another poster contest, and this time I'm giving away 5! Check it out!
Diets for Kids?
Good news! Today I'm cracking the vault to bring you a brand-new article by Beth Rosen, MS, RD. Beth created this incredible handout for the exclusive Communicating Food for Health newsletter, but it got such good reviews that I want to share it with you today. So without further ado, let's take a look at ways to help overweight children...
3 Ways to Improve Portion Control
By now, I bet your clients have already learned the basics of portion control. I've offered tons of handouts about ways to get started and manage portions effectively, and I've gotten to hear about lots of amazing portion control activities from you, you wonderful readers. But is that all there is to the portion control story? I say no, and that's why I'm presenting 3 new ways to improve portion control.
What Do You Know About GMOs?
I recently delved into research about genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) and I was honestly surprised by what I found. Obviously GMOs are a controversial topic, but I was really impressed by just how much research was out there. Here's the lowdown...
December Poster Contest Winner Announced
Want to know who won the December poster contest? You've come to the right place!
Activity Idea: Make a Healthful Recipe Book
Feeling inspired? How about a new activity idea? You can do this activity with groups large and small, using tons of resources or no more than some printouts and a stapler. You can incorporate social media and put together Pinterest boards, or you can simply lead a discussion that will get your clients thinking. There are a million ways to implement this activity idea! Want to see what it is?
February 2015
The February 2015 edition of Communicating Food and Health is Here! Check out the latest resources for Heart Month, Chocolate Month, and Cancer Prevention Month, along with new research updates and fresh handouts!
Are You Increasing Your Cancer Risk?
Did you know that the choices you make can influence your risk of cancer? February is Cancer Prevention Month, and what better time is there to see if you?re increasing your cancer risk?
Cooking by Color: A Vegetable Guide
Sometimes you just want a little kitchen shortcut. Have you ever thought about cooking vegetables by color? It turns out that many vegetables that share colors also share other qualities that impact how they are cooked.
Make a Truly Show-Stopping Cake
This delicious cake is super moist and can be served as an elegant red velvet cake for any special occasion. This cake has 60% fewer calories than a regular slice of frosted red velvet cake, and it uses beets instead of red food coloring.
Low GI Diet, Cardiovascular Disease Risk, and Insulin Resistance
If the high-GI and low-GI diets differ significantly in salt, potassium, magnesium, fiber, saturated fat, and cholesterol content, then it may be those variables, rather than GI per se, that are the true causal factor.
How Do Minerals Work: Part Two
Minerals are micronutrients, and we need them for good health. There are 15 different minerals that can be divided into two primary groups: macrominerals and trace minerals.
Dried Fruit: A Healthy Alternative to Fresh
According to information from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, people who routinely eat dried fruit have a higher intake of several vitamins and minerals (1). Dried fruit is a good source of fiber, potassium, and iron, and though some antioxidants (such as vitamin C) are lost during the drying process, dried fruit manages to retain a high overall antioxidant content.
Be Good to Your Heart for Heart Month: Display Ideas
Displays are a great way to communicate health messages, and they add brightness to a space at the same time. Here are some ideas for Heart Month displays ? with interactive activities to boot!
Grain Quiz!
You guys, I made a brand-new nutrition poster that's all about grains. To celebrate, I want to share this never-before-seen quiz and a free grain handout to help your clients start cooking with healthful whole grains!
The Most Beautiful Salads
Today I want to highlight some of the most beautiful salads that you and your clients can make. These are perfect for cooking demos, health fair booth samples, recipe handouts, or really whatever you need, salad-wise. Your clients will love bringing these tasty treats to the dinner table too.
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