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Low Vitamin K2 Linked to Calcified Arteries and Weak Bones
What role does vitamin K play in heart and bone health? Are Americans getting enough of it? Find out in the latest research review from James J. Kenney, ?PhD, FACN...
Spritz Up Your Salad!
This bright and peppy salad is loaded with flavor! Try it out and see for yourself!
Plant Messages from the DGAC
The 2015 report by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) features a new section on sustainable diets, a new review of nutrients of concern, and more! Check out Lynn Grieger's review of the plant messages from the DGAC right here!
How to Make a Nutrition Handout
Want to make an engaging and memorable nutrition handout? There's no need to re-invent the wheel -- we've been testing and tweaking our handout templates for years. Put our research to work for you today, with this free handout template!
Portion Control: Deconstructed
Looking for a new way to make portion control appealing to your clients? Try deconstructing dishes!
Reminder: Public Comment Period for the Dietary Guidelines Closes Soon
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has offered its report for public comment and review, and all comments must be made before midnight EDT on May 8, 2014. That deadline is fast approaching, so get links to the report and the comment form today! It's all in this post...
Cracking the Vault: Nutrition Science or Pseudoscience?
We're cracking the vault to bring you one of my favorite articles from James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN. In this exclusive peek at members-only content, Dr. Jay will walk you through how pseudoscience can obscure important health lessons and confuse consumers.
What Do You Know About Knives?
What do you know about knives? This free infographic offers a great introduction to choosing the right knife for the job.
Take Control of Your Cholesterol Levels
It's time to help your clients take control of their cholesterol levels. Let's get right down to it!
Cheese 101
It all started as a reader request...
Free Cooking Substitution Infographic
Making simple changes in the kitchen can have big results. Making that lesson clear and memorable for your clients, on the other hand can be a bit tricky.That's why my team and I have made a brand-new infographic that highlights ways to make healthful substitutions in order to save calories in the kitchen.
April 2015
There are lots of great new resources for April and they're all right here! Check out handouts like Energy Myths and The Skinny on Grains, or try out the new activity ideas that are featured in this month's issue. Of course, there are also great new recipes and the latest research. Where will you start?
Energy Myths
Everyone is talking about energy these days ? where we get it, how we use it, etc. Let?s take some time to delve into the world of energy, starting with these common energy myths.
New Salad Look: Stack It
This colorful salad is the perfect start to any meal...
Activity Ideas: Nutrition Facts Memory and Healthful Cooking Project
There are 2 new activity ideas in this post -- one for a game of memory with Nutrition Facts labels, and one with a way to apply cooking substitution advice in the real world. Which will you try first?
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines To Drop Cholesterol Limits
The most obvious tragic flaw in an otherwise mostly science-based report was the Advisory Committee's questionable decision to no longer include any limit on dietary cholesterol intake.
Seasonal Fun with Radishes
This is a delicious salad that incorporates pungent, sweet, and acidic flavors.
Egg Shopping Cheat Sheet
The egg section of the grocery store can be overwhelming. There are so many choices, but this cheat sheet can help you make informed choices!
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