December 2020

December 2020 for Premium Food and Health Communication Members: Table of Contents: Read-offline PDF newsletter Research update for professionals White label newsletter Shareable articles and handouts Graphic of the month Special member-only discounts Read-Offline PDF: Here's the entire PDF edition of the December 2020 Newsletter, ready for you to download to read offline, print for your ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Best of 2019

2019 was a great year on the Food and Health Communications website. We featured many new topics and trends in health, food, nutrition, and sustainability with hundreds of thousands of readers served! Here are the best articles of the year based on reader popularity: Here are the highlights, in chronological order with many being series ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

December 2019

December 2019 for Premium Food and Health Communication Members: Table of Contents: Read-offline PDF newsletter Research update for professionals White label newsletter (.docx) Shareable articles and handouts Graphic of the month Special member-only discounts Read-Offline PDF: Here's the entire PDF edition of the December 2019 newsletter, ready for you to download to read offline, print for ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Cabbage- a very versatile veggie

Cabbage is one of the least expensive, most versatile vegetables around. With so many varieties to choose from, you’ll have multiple ways to enjoy this cancer-fighting hero. Since cabbage is often harvested in late summer/fall, it’s a great time of year to try a few new dishes. Here are 12 ways to love cabbage. Cabbage ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Teaching a Cooking Class: Tips and Tricks

I have been teaching a string of cooking classes recently, and boy have I ever learned a lot! Here are the tried-and-true secrets that take a presentation from good to great...

5 Fast and Easy Cooking Demonstration Ideas

Putting together an engaging and informative cooking demonstration is much harder than it looks. Don't worry, though, because our chefs and presenters have tons of wonderful cooking demonstrations under their belts. They've gotten all that work down to a science. In fact, Judy Doherty, PC II and founder of Food and Health Communications, Inc is going to share some of her top cooking demonstration guides here today -- everything from planning to execution.

2019 Food and Nutrition Hot Topics and New Theme Finder

Here are the hottest food and nutrition education topics based on our professional writers' recommendations, customer requests, nutrition research, post analytics, customer requests, news, and best selling book lists. How-To Cooking Demos for Seasonal Items - this is always our most popular topic and the how-to section in Amazon Cookbooks reflects that people want science, ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Diet, cheat, repent, repeat. Sound familiar?

Holidays are a tough time of year to adhere to a healthy diet. Well meaning co-workers bake cookies or stock their candy dishes with bite-sized chocolates. After a while, these treats become the norm and fruits & vegetables are a thing of the past. And while most might be concerned about holiday weight gain, other ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

December 2018

December is just around the corner! Do you have the resources you need?

Everything Spice

What is the "everything spice"? Well, it is a combination of spices from the "everything bagel", using poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, garlic, and salt. Why would you want to use it? Because it has an intense flavor, some crunch, and not a lot of salt. It is a plant-based (seeds) seasoning that goes great ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Make a Pear Centerpiece or Pear Salad Or Pear Appetizer

We have been working on some lovely ideas for pears for the fall and for the holidays. Thanks to Cindy Silver, MS, RD, from Lowes Foods, for her request for pear recipes and ideas.We believe we have a few good ones here and we had a lot of creating and photographing them for everyone to ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Chop Test: An Easier Way to Cook Vegetables

Have you ever wondered if you're cooking vegetables well? I've devised a simple approach that makes determining cooking time and methods a snap! Check out this post for the secret, and don't miss the free infographic!

5 Healthy Holiday Tips

Every family has traditional holiday foods that show up on the table year after year. Instead of using the holidays as an excuse for high-fat, high-calorie feasting, use these five easy tips to remake your holiday favorites with good health in mind.

Holiday Wellness Challenge

How will you help your clients keep their weight on track during the holidays?

Spice Up the Holidays

Spice up the holidays and boost your health with warm, bright spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can add further health benefits by combining those spices with foods like oranges and cranberries, or drinks like black tea. So, how will you add spice to the holidays this year?

Vital Holiday Party Tips

Holiday party season is just around the corner. Celebrate in a healthful way with our vital holiday party tips. Your health and waistline will thank you!

Shopping Tips for the Holidays

Tis the season to be merry, but wary. Almost half of Americans will put on weight during the holiday season. Here are shopping and eating tips I share with supermarket tour attendees to help them enjoy the holidays and avoid unwanted pounds: • Add chopped apples, unpeeled orange segments and raisins to prepare a delicious ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

December 2017

December 2017 for Premium Food and Health Communication Members: Table of Contents: Read offline PDF Research update for professionals White label newsletter (.docx) Shareable articles and handouts Graphic of the month Special member-only discounts New resources from Nutrition Education Store Read-Offline PDF: Here's the entire PDF version of the December 2017 newsletter, ready for you to ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Fruit Centerpiece

Are you looking for a beautiful table centerpiece that everyone can eat? Here is an idea for a beautiful winter fruit bowl for you: The idea is to use a variety of winter fruits that have a variety of shapes and colors. Rinse and dry the fruits and keep them refrigerated until ready to assemble ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Thinking Red and Plant Based Appetizer Platter

This beautiful red appetizer plate was carefully planned so it would meet my criteria for fabulous flavor combinations, easy to make, fantastic presentation, and red color. What's in it? Good question! Here is the simple shopping list: cherry or grape tomatoes radishes seedless black grapes small bell peppers hummus daikon micro-greens Of course it helps ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Fresh VS Frozen Vegetables – What’s The Difference?

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, more is certainly better. With the latest nutrition research from the UK suggesting TEN (versus 5) servings of fruits and vegetables daily in reducing risk of early death and chronic illness, many people may be wondering how to work them all in.(1) Despite popular belief, frozen vegetables can ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Practice Competencies for Nutrition Practitioners to Maintain Credentials

Beginning June 1, 2016, for recertifying credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners completing the 2016-2021 recertification cycle, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) transitioned into an updated credentialing system based on practice competencies...

Best of 2016

2016 was quite a year in the nutrition education world! The 2015 Dietary Guidelines were published, a new food label design was published, and sugar guidelines were developed for kids. Here is a list of all the news plus our most popular nutrition education resource posts. Check out this list starting from the beginning of the ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

December 2016

Here's everything you need for December 2016!

Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin

While touring the beautiful California coast near Santa Cruz, I came upon a few pumpkin farms right on the ocean. I wanted to buy a pie pumpkin because they are more flavorful than the larger pumpkins used for decorations. They are also smaller and easier to handle. I was met with a few choices of ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Help Your Clients Get Ready for the New Year

It's almost time for New Year's resolutions! When motivation is running high and enthusiasm for health goals is stronger than usual, it's wise to seize the moment and help guide your clients to improve their health. After all, setting realistic goals and prioritizing issues correctly can go a long way towards actually achieving the resolutions that people love to try out in January.

Fun with Pears!

Check out this collection of fun ways to feature pears during Pear Month this December!

Butternut Squash Soup in the Pressure Cooker

Are you ready for a tasty and warming winter soup? This one comes together in just 30 minutes! It's also loaded with healthful vegetables and tasty spices...

December 2015

Seasonal handouts, recipes, research reports, and much more!

Holiday Cookies

A delicious gingerbread cookie recipe for the holidays that will have the whole house smelling sweet.

Holiday Weight Management Challenge

According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Americans gain an average of .4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. However, with a little know-how and some fun strategies, holiday weight gain can be avoided.

Best Strategies for Navigating Holiday Parties

This handout from the Holiday Challenge is too good not to share. Take a look at these holiday party tips...

Cooking Skill Workshops

What would you do if you could enlist the help of a professional chef who is also an expert in healthful cooking?

Well, today is your lucky day. You really can get the help of a chef who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and who has spent over 20 years developing amazing techniques and new innovative ideas to improve cooking skills and freshen up old ideas.

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Helpful Holiday Links

Looking for some last-minute holiday inspiration? Check out these helpful links!

Tea Poached Pears

Looking for a tasty dessert that isn't laden with empty calories? Try these marvelous tea poached pears! They're the perfect way to celebrate Pear Month this December...

Holiday Gift Guide

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, it's time to think about holiday gifts! Today I'm going to reveal my top 5 favorite gift ideas...

From Box to Masterpiece Stuffing

Stuffing can be tricky because the boxed mixes are high in sodium. And many traditional recipes are a lot of work and the end result is sometimes mushy. Plus we don’t believe in stuffing the bird because the outcome is a mess – the turkey is dry and the stuffing is often undercooked.

3 Tips for Holiday Survival

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. This weight isn’t likely to disperse with the holiday cheer. It tends to stick around. So, what are you to do? Try these tips to make a healthful lifestyle during the holidays not only possible, but downright easy!

Step by Step

As a follow-up to our latest motivation article, we look deeper into effective ways to implement manageable lifestyle changes...

Holiday Survival and Beyond: Play with Cranberries

Thanksgiving is perhaps the only time of year many families eat fresh cranberries. The cranberry growers estimate that 20% of their crop is eaten at the Thanksgiving holiday. Cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and contain just 25 calories per 1/2 cup of fresh berries. They are also low in sodium and a source of vitamins A & B, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Packed full of antioxidants and other natural compounds, cranberries promote the prevention of urinary tract infections, gum disease and stomach ulcers. With all this great nutrition, shouldn’t we stop relegating them to just November?

Holiday Secrets Holiday Recipe Cookbook

Holiday Secrets contains the most creative, healthy holiday recipes. This is not just another chef's favorite recipe book - it is meant to teach you how to make many holiday creations from appetizers to gravy to desserts no matter your kitchen skill. We promise you will have the most wonderful time making great dishes that taste great, look good and are healthy every time.

Winter Fruit Desserts – More Fruit, Fewer Calories – Watch Video Recipes and Learn FAST!

Cranberry-Poached Pears: Watch this video and learn to make a stunning dessert with a pear, some cranberries, water, sugar and spices - all in about a minute and a half! Here is the recipe: 4 pears, peeled, halved, cored 1 cup cranberries 1 cup water 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup Splenda (use brown sugar ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications