Stephanie Ronco 5/28/23 Stephanie Ronco 5/28/23

Summer MyPlate: Vary Your Veggies

Now that you know what #MyPlate is and the #healthbenefits of following it, it’s time to explore how to make the most of this fantastic guide to balanced eating.

Let’s start with one of my favorite #foodgroups: #vegetables.

Stephanie Ronco 5/7/23 Stephanie Ronco 5/7/23

MyPlate for Summer

Spring is in the air and summer’s right around the corner. I know how you love to get ahead, so let’s start planning with this brand-new series: MyPlate for Summer…

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 2/28/23 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 2/28/23

Best Printable Nutrition Month Handouts

We've made a lot of fantastic free nutrition handouts over the years. I was just looking over our site stats, and I was overwhelmed by the amazing positive response they've earned. That's why, today, I'm going to share the top 10 printable nutrition handouts that have gotten the most rave reviews over the past year...

Stephanie Ronco 1/1/23 Stephanie Ronco 1/1/23

MyPlate Printable Handout

I am having so much fun coming up with new free printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on MyPlate. Here's a brand-new handout that I've created, just for you!

Stephanie Ronco 1/1/23 Stephanie Ronco 1/1/23

USDA School Snack Guide - Smart Snack List for Parents, Teachers and School Foodservice Directors

The face of school snacks is changing. With the new USDA regulations, healthful foods are replacing cookies and candy. Soda is disappearing.

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.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 12/7/22 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 12/7/22

12 Salad Presentations + 3 Bonus Ideas

Here are 12 plated salad presentation ideas from a professional chef whose passion is to cook healthy and make a lot of salads.

Stephanie Ronco 12/1/22 Stephanie Ronco 12/1/22

MyPlate Exploration: Other Vegetables

This is the last installment of the MyPlate vegetable subgroup flavor exploration, exploring the uses and flavors of the vegetables in MyPlate's "Other" Vegetable category.

Stephanie Ronco 11/16/22 Stephanie Ronco 11/16/22

Meal Makeover for MyPlate

Ever wondered exactly what you get when you replace a fast-food meal with a MyPlate meal? Not just the calorie savings and nutrient boosts, but an actual comprehensive breakdown of the vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc in each meal? Well, today's your lucky day!It's time for a serious look at the meal makeover. Let's walk through each substitution and added nutrient, step by step. We'll leave no stone unturned, no switch unexplored. Are you ready?

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 5/27/21 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 5/27/21

7 Steps for Lung Cancer Protection

The National Lung Association has dubbed May "Breathe Easy Month." As the month comes to a close, we wanted to recognize this aspect of May with a review of some ways to improve your lung function through healthful eating. While the National Institute of Cancer maintains that giving up smoking is the most beneficial health action that smokers can take to lower their risk of lung cancer, the following dietary recommendations may also offer protection against lung cancer -- for smokers and nonsmokers alike.

Stephanie Ronco 3/20/21 Stephanie Ronco 3/20/21

MyPlate Exploration: Beans and Peas

The exploration of MyPlate vegetable subgroups continues with beans and peas! Get all the details about their nutrient profiles and impact n health, along with great free recipes that feature beans and peas...

Stephanie Ronco 2/22/21 Stephanie Ronco 2/22/21

MyPlate Exploration: Red and Orange Vegetables

Remember the Flavor Exploration series from 2014? In that collection, we took an in-depth look at amazing flavor powerhouses, examining their nutrient content, impact on health, history, and culinary uses. Now it's time to do the same thing with MyPlate's subgroups, starting with vegetables.

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...

Stephanie Ronco 3/8/19 Stephanie Ronco 3/8/19

MyPlate Exploration: Starchy Vegetables

It's that special time again! What time? Why time for the next installment of the MyPlate Exploration Series! Today we're going to take a closer look at the starchy vegetable subgroup of MyPlate.

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 11/1/15 Stephanie Ronco 11/1/15

Fiber and the Dietary Guidelines

It’s time for another edition of the Dietary Guidelines Nutrients of Concern Series! Last week, we talked about calcium: what it is, where to find it, how it affects your health, and what happens when you don’t get enough of it. Today we want to do the same thing with dietary fiber...

Stephanie Ronco 10/9/15 Stephanie Ronco 10/9/15

Easy as 1-2-3: 3-Step Recipes That Your Clients Will Love

I've put together 3 simple and healthful meals that only require 3 steps each, from start to finish. No extra fuss, just delicious food. It's as easy as 1-2-3!