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Energy: An Inside Look
We?re bombarded with advertisements for foods, beverages, and supplements to improve energy levels, increase focus and attention span, and get us through a mid-afternoon slump. Understanding the difference between the hype and the truth is key for optimum energy levels and good health.
There's a New Snack In Town
This plate offers a great way to breathe new life into daily snacks. It's balanced, nutritious, and totally delicious. Plus, once you have the pears and the coulis, it comes together in a snap!
How Can You Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle?
It?s National Nutrition Month, and this year?s theme is ?Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle.? Where do you want to start?
More Whole Grains Led to Fewer Deaths
Consuming more whole grains is associated with a significant reduction in both total and CVD mortality in American men and women.
4 Reasons to Love Butternut Squash
There are many reasons to love this bright orange gourd. Here are the top four:
Woo Hoo! It's Chocolate Month!
Celebrate Chocolate Month this February with a simple, healthful, and delicious recipe for chocolate mousse. This decadent-tasting dessert is decidedly guilt-free, offering a serious nutrient boost and surprisingly light calorie profile.
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.
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