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Tips to Shift to a Healthy Eating Pattern
Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN, is back, and this time she has 4 practical tips for shifting to a healthier eating pattern. Take a look!
Healthy Meal Pattern Makeovers
Want to help your clients shift their eating patterns? Don't miss this great new post, which features a helpful chart and fun meal makeovers, all from Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN!
A Dietitian's Take on the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is finally here and Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDE, CPT, CWC, has written a brand-new post to walk us through the most important parts...
What Can I Do with White Whole Wheat Flour?
It's time to shine the spotlight on one of my favorite ingredients -- white whole wheat flour! This nutrient-rich flour offers the perfect way to give your baked goods a fiber boost, and it tastes great too!
Strategies for Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
The post Fill Half Your Plate with Fruits and Vegetables at Each Meal highlighted the importance of filling your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal. Now we're going to discuss how to do it.
Yogurt and Sugar
The perception of yogurt as a healthy food doesn’t match the reality that flavored yogurt is sweetened with added sugar in various forms...
A Great Holiday Appetizer, Lightened Up!
This is a cheese ball that’s lighter in fat and calories, but just as flavorful and easy to spread as a regular version.
4 Tips for Feeding Vegetarians
Catering to the individual needs of eaters can be a difficult challenge, even for the most well-prepared cooks. When a member of the house is a vegetarian, creating meals that are both nourishing for the vegetarian and suitable for the meat-and-potatoes crowd can seem almost impossible. But, with these four tips, feeding a vegetarian in a meat-eating household is as easy as 1, 2, 3 (and 4)!
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…
5 Top Tips to Reduce Sodium Intake
There are lots of ways to cut down on sodium. Here are a few tried-and-tested approaches to reducing the salt in your diet...
A Lighter Twist on a French Classic
This is a lighter version of a classic French dish that is usually made with bacon, sausage, and goose.
High-Protein Chocolate Mousse
It's Vegetarian Awareness Month! Celebrate with this healthful dessert that features 9 grams of protein per serving! This sweet treat is a perfect vehicle for plant protein...
Recipe for Whole Grains Month: Pancakes
Whole grain pancakes can still be fluffy and delicious. They're more filling than traditional pancakes and they have way more nutrients! So why not use them as a way to help your clients learn to appreciate whole grain foods?
Creative Presentations: New Twist for a Vegetable Platter
Here's a great way to freshen up your vegetable platter game -- a new twist on a classic appetizer. This recipe would make a great cooking demonstration or element of your next wellness fair both. How will you use it?
Sweeteners: A Chef's Perspective
The sweetener series continues this week with a guide to sweetening foods safely and healthfully. I figured it was time to weigh in on the discussion from a chef's perspective, so today's post is all about making delicious drinks and yogurt snacks with fewer added sugars...
New Use for Honey: Barbecue Sauce
Here's a great way to use honey in moderation -- make it part of this delicious barbecue sauce!
Gorgeous Fruit Desserts
Remember back in the day when we posted The Most Beautiful Salads? Or how about that recipe for Raspberry Beet Cheesecake? We got such a wonderful response from all of you for both posts that today we'd like to bring you a new riff on old favorites: a quick guide to beautiful and healthful fruit desserts.
Free Cooking Substitution Infographic
Making simple changes in the kitchen can have big results. Making that lesson clear and memorable for your clients, on the other hand can be a bit tricky.That's why my team and I have made a brand-new infographic that highlights ways to make healthful substitutions in order to save calories in the kitchen.
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