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Nutrition Facts Label Update: Handout
Here's a new printable handout that explains the upcoming changes to the Nutrition Facts label. I hope you like it!
Celebrate Strawberry Month!
Did you know that May is National Strawberry Month? Celebrate with this fantastic recipe for Strawberry Supreme -- it's perfect for a snack or dessert!
Kitchen Hacks: Freeze It!
It's time for another edition of kitchen hacks! Today I want to focus on the freezer...
Kitchen Hacks: Selecting and Presenting Whole Grains
I want to shift the spotlight to whole grains. After all, if you're looking for a great way to boost your nutrient consumption while reducing your risk of chronic disease, whole grains are a fantastic resource...
NEW Nutrition Education Resources!
You guys, I just completed the latest Food and Health resource catalog, and I really think you're going to like what you see.
June 2016
The Most Colorful Salad on the Block!
This salad is the perfect showstopper -- and it's versatile too!
Bad "Good" HDL Cholesterol
For many years, most healthcare providers and nutrition researchers have been telling Americans that HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) is “good cholesterol" because it helps protect arteries from developing atherosclerosis and eventually coronary heart disease (CAD). However, more recent scientific evidence is refuting the simplistic conclusion that more HDL-C is always good...
How to Create a Super Salad
The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that the average person consume 2 cup equivalents of fruit per day and 2 ½ cup equivalents of vegetables per day. That may seem like a pile of produce, but there is a simple way to add fruits and vegetables into your eating patterns to maintain a healthy lifestyle...
Web Links for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
Here are some of my favorite resources for presentations, email blasts, recipes, games, and infographics that highlight fresh fruits and vegetables...
Active Couch Potato: Can You Exercise for 30 Minutes a Day and Still be Sedentary?
It may sound like an oxymoron, but yes indeed, you could be an active couch potato. It turns out that even people who exercise are at risk for health problems if they spend much of the rest of their time in a sitting or reclining position...
Boost Breakfast with Egg Cups!
Most mornings, a wholesome breakfast is sacrificed for extra sleep or racing the clock to get out of the house on time. However, nutrition doesn't need to be neglected if we plan ahead! Power up your breakfast with an easy recipe for egg cups and sacrifice nothing...
Let's Talk About Folic Acid
Expanding the types of foods that may be fortified with folic acid may help to continue to decrease the incidence of neural tube defects...
Make Your Own Fruit Salad
This endlessly adaptable fruit plate is a fun way to get creative with your breakfasts, snacks, and desserts!
Printable Nutrition Poster!
I've got a new nutrition poster for you today... And here's the best part: it's totally free!
Are You Ready for Food Allergy Awareness Week?
Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 8-14, 2016. Are you ready for it? To make sure you have all the resources you need, today I want to share one of my favorite food allergy materials...
Food Allergy Awareness Resources for Educators
Get ready for Food Allergy Awareness Week with this collection of allergy education resources. It's packed with free handouts, engaging presentations, collections of scientific research, and much more!
Press Release: New CPE Courses and Online School
I’ve assembled courses that provide online continuing education for nutrition research and culinary skills. They are full of the latest scientific discoveries, research reviews, health details, colorful photos, and even tips and tricks! The school has a ton of different classes, which in turn cover a wide range of topics!
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