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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/1/23 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 1/1/23

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...

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 12/16/22 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 12/16/22

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.

Stephanie Ronco 8/1/22 Stephanie Ronco 8/1/22

Dietitian's Cleanse

People appear to be drawn to cleanses, no matter how bad the health consequences of cleansing are. If that's what they want, there's a way to give it to them without endangering their health. Offer a balanced alternative to the cleansing crowd with this free handout, The Dietitian's Cleanse. Developed by Lenore Shamah, MS, RD, this "cleanse" is healthful, balanced, and won't endanger people's hearts.

Stephanie Ronco 12/5/21 Stephanie Ronco 12/5/21

How to Make an Engaging Nutrition Poster

Let this poster inspire you to make your own educational displays. You can use the same basic principle to craft any fun, engaging nutrition poster you'd like. Simply find great photos or drawings of healthful foods (magazine ads are great for this) and form the foods into letters that spell out a key word for your nutrition presentation.

Stephanie Ronco 7/30/19 Stephanie Ronco 7/30/19

Rainbow Fruit and Vegetable Activity Ideas

We've all heard about the importance of eating from the rainbow to get a variety of foods and nutrients. In fact, we've probably already taught this concept to our clients. But now it's time for a refresher -- a new way to make eating from the rainbow both fun and possible...

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 10/1/18 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 10/1/18

Chop Test: An Easy Way to Know How 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!

Stephanie Ronco 2/14/14 Stephanie Ronco 2/14/14

Heart Month Activity Ideas

Happy Valentine's Day! Will you be our Valentine? Our gift to you is not a card or a piece of candy, but rather a guide to great Heart Month activity ideas. Enjoy!

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