Healthful Holiday Entrées

Yes, holiday meals are often more generous when it comes to solid fats and added sugars, but they don't have to be. In fact, there are lots of great recipes out there that still taste indulgent without actually piling on the calories. Here are a few examples...

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Diabetes Lunch Ideas

Lunch is often a difficult meal because you only have a limited amount of time to eat and few food options. Here are some ideas to get you started…

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How to Create a Super Salad

The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that the average person consume 2 cup equivalents of fruit per day and 2 ½ cup equivalents of vegetables per day. That may seem like a pile of produce, but there is a simple way to add fruits and vegetables into your eating patterns to maintain a healthy lifestyle...

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MyPlate Educator Tools

Today's post is all about My Plate, with links to the latest blog posts and handouts that my team of experts and I have created. I'll also shine the spotlight on a few fantastic MyPlate educational materials from the Nutrition Education Store -- there are some brand-new resources that I think you're really going to love!

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Ingredient Spotlight: Silken Tofu

It's that special time again: time to shine a spotlight on one of my favorite ingredients! This week I want to talk about silken tofu, and today we'll cover what it is, where to find it, how to cook with it, and which of my favorite recipes feature it...

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MyPlate Makeovers: Fast Food Edition

MyPlate is a great resource for making healthful, balanced meals. You probably knew that already. But did you know that following MyPlate can make a huge difference in "adjusting" prepared meals and making them better for you? With MyPlate's portion and proportion guidelines, a huge meal that was filled with empty calories can actually become balanced...

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