How to Write the Best Nutrition Newsletter

Even in the age of digital media, newsletters are here to stay. According to an article published by the library at Temasek Polytechnic, "The reason why newsletters can withstand the onslaught of electronic messaging in modern society is this: newsletters offer unique information to a niche audience."

Delivering them electronically, through the mail, or in person is a bonus.

Starting with a product that everyone in your audience wants is excellent, but they'll stop wanting it if the content is terrible, poorly presented, irrelevant, or outdated. And then where will you be? A few simple tips and tricks can go a long way toward making your newsletters go from good to great.

Of course, if you don't have the time, energy, or resources to craft your newsletter, join our membership plan to get a new white-label newsletter each month. It is so easy to edit and call it your own.

If you're doing it yourself, you'll need the easy and effective newsletter tips below...

Nutrition Newsletter Tip #1: Give it Structure

No one likes a rambler. A good newsletter has a solid structure, presenting the relevant facts clearly and in the proper context. Who is your audience? What do they need? Build your newsletter around that. And, if you need a template, try the one we use for our newsletter for dietitians and other health/nutrition professionals.

Our newsletter features...

  • Updates about the latest nutrition/health-related scientific publications and studies.

  • Ideas for dietitians to use in their presentations, cooking demonstrations, wellness fair booths, etc

  • Handouts for practitioners to distribute to their clients. The handouts are on timely and relevant topics, covering...

    • Tips and tricks for weight management

    • Healthful shopping ideas and lists

    • Ways to eat balanced meals on a budget

    • Discussions of the flaws and assumptions in the latest fad diets

    • Trendy foods and beverages with comparisons and analysis

    • Tips and tricks for healthful and easy cooking

    • Fitness ideas

    • And much, much more!

    • Chef-developed and well-tested recipes that are both innovative and healthful. These are great for cooking demonstrations, bulletin boards, and client handouts.

While the content changes monthly, the layout and structure stay the same. This results in an easy-to-navigate newsletter that engagingly presents essential news.

Nutrition Newsletter Tip #2: Be Timely

Last year's updates were SO last year. Instead of finally getting around to that study you read last year, offer up-to-the-minute news relevant to your audience. Follow the latest nutrition developments and subscribe to the relevant journals in your field. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media sites can also be an unexpected source of inspiration.

Nutrition Newsletter Tip #3: Get the Experts

Although most dietitians to wear many hats while fulfilling myriad roles, not everyone can be an expert in everything. Sometimes an outside perspective makes all the difference, which is why we recommend putting together your newsletters with contributions from a team. Over the years, our team of dietitians, chefs, researchers, doctors, and editors has become a well-oiled machine, working together or separately to create and manage the best possible content.

.If You Need a Content Boost, We Have That Too!

Are you already working on your materials and need some help with articles and handouts? Copy from us! That's right -- you can get your license to copy our materials by becoming a member of the  Communicating Food for Health Newsletter and Membership Program. With this program, you'll receive a newsletter with the latest research and professional updates. You'll also get many handouts and articles you can use in all your communications. There is a whole library that you can draw from to get exactly the materials you need.

Preview It For Yourself!

For a limited time, we're making the white-label sample edition of our award-winning newsletter from our private member library available to everyone. Download your copy today!

Stephanie Ronco

Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.

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