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3 Cancer Risk Reduction Strategies
The National Cancer Institute has revealed that some risk factors for cancer can be controlled. Choosing the right health behaviors and preventing exposure to certain environmental risk factors can help prevent cancer development. In other words, taking steps can reduce your risk of cancer is possible. Let’s look at some specific strategies.
Free Handout: Nutrition Basics
Understanding nutrition and good health is tough. Here's a handout with a few of the basics. I hope it makes your life (and your clients' lives) easier...
Nutrition 101: Calories
A calorie is a unit of measure that determines the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of one kilogram of water from 0 to 1 degree Celsius...
What's the Difference Between Natural and Added Sugar?
We’ve heard the recommendation to reduce the amount of added sugar we consume in order to promote good health, but what exactly is added sugar? And what is the difference between added sugar and naturally-occurring sugars?
Holiday Challenge: Healthful Drinks
The holiday season is upon us -- do you have the tools you need to help your clients navigate its pitfalls?
Aging Well: Spotlight on Added Sugars
The typical American consumes enough added sugars to contribute to health problems...
Effective Portion Control Ideas
My team and I have created some seriously fantastic portion control plates that will be super useful for your audience. Here's how to use them...
The Art of Health
This new handout highlights the importance of building balanced meals and eating them mindfully. Check it out!
The FDA, Added Sugars, and Consumers
Yes, the Nutrition Facts label is getting a revamp. And yes, one of the key changes is a new line for added sugars. Isn't it time to dig a little deeper into that particular section? Let's take a closer look!
Nutrition News: Kids and Sports Drinks
Have you been seeing all the news about kids, sports drinks, and obesity?
Added Sugars and Empty Calories
By now we've all heard the advice to cut down on added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans tout it. MyPlate asserts it. Even this blog has countless articles about the health dangers of added sugars. But sometimes we need a fresh way to communicate this key information to our clients...
Choose 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!
Shift Away from Added Sugars and Saturated Fats
In order to craft a balanced and healthy eating pattern, there are certain food elements that most Americans need to shift away from. Today I want to zoom in on two of those elements: added sugars and saturated fats...
Fortifying Junk Food
Is it possible to make junk food healthy simply by adding vitamins? Perhaps we should also ask: can pigs fly?
Sweetening Drinks
Today, I want to talk about sweetening drinks, both hot and cold. There’s so much more to the story than sugar! Here are some of my favorite ways to sweeten drinks…
Calcium and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Most Americans simply aren’t getting enough of certain vital nutrients, including calcium, dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin D. Let's start with a closer look at calcium -- what it is, where to get it, what your body does with it, and what happens when you don't get enough...
5 Tips for a Healthful Vegetarian Lifestyle
Building a healthful vegetarian diet is about so much more than making sure that meat isn’t on the plate. That’s why I’d like to take a closer look at ways to make sure that a vegetarian eating plan is balanced and nutritious.
Go Vegetarian: Tips for a Healthful Diet
If you choose a vegetarian eating pattern, then it’s important to make sure that your meals are nutritious. Find out how in this member exclusive!
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