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Member-Only Articles
Get Saucy!
Have you ever heard of the mother sauces? Today I'm going to walk you through the basics -- just in time for your holiday party!
Diabetes Risk Quiz!
Last week, you read a lot about diabetes as part of American Diabetes Month. Today, you can test your knowledge of diabetes with this quick, fun quiz. What are you waiting for? Try it now!
3 Tips for Holiday Survival
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. This weight isn’t likely to disperse with the holiday cheer. It tends to stick around. So, what are you to do? Try these tips to make a healthful lifestyle during the holidays not only possible, but downright easy!
What is Your Diabetes Risk?
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), diabetes affects 25.8 million people in the United States. Diabetes is a serious disease that can be dangerous to your health if not managed correctly. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, new cases of blindness, and non-traumatic lower-limb amputations among adults in the United States. So, how can you reduce your diabetes risk? Start by learning more about the disease...
Diabetes Month Resources
November is Diabetes Month and it's time to stock up on all the resources you need. Here are some of my favorites...
Free Handout for Diabetes Month!
November is Diabetes Month and we're going to be celebrating all month long! We'll kick off our party of information with a free handout, excerpted from the 12 Lessons of Diabetes Program. Are you ready?
Moderation and Cookies: Tips and Tricks for Healthful Eating
A whole batch of cookies offers way too many servings for the average household. At the same time, it can be more trouble than it's worth to scale down a recipe and mix minute portions of each ingredient. So, how can you solve the problem of excess versus extra effort? The answer is surprisingly simple!
Healthful Snacking Secret Weapon
Here at Food and Health Communications, Inc, we know that healthful snacking can be tough. There are so many pitfalls and sneaky foods that seem healthful (but aren't), that navigating the snacking landscape can be more than a little daunting. That's why you need a secret weapon. In this case, the secret weapon is...
ABCs of Diabetes Management
To celebrate the release of the fantastic 12 Lessons of Diabetes Program, we bring you an excerpt -- The ABCs of Diabetes Management...
Step by Step
As a follow-up to our latest motivation article, we look deeper into effective ways to implement manageable lifestyle changes...
Happy Anniversary to MiPlato
We all remember that MyPlate's anniversary is in June, but the anniversary of MiPlato, the Spanish edition of MyPlate, can sometimes get forgotten during the back-to-school hustle and bustle. Well, here at Food and Health, we're not about to let that happen. September marks the second anniversary of MiPlato, and we're here to celebrate it!
More of Your Great Class Ideas
Last month, we brought you an award-winning idea for children's wellness classes. This week, we thought we would share another amazing idea from the same contest. This one is all about worksite wellness, and we've included tons of resources that could help make the course a snap!
Walking While You Work?
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that adults who sat for more than 11 hours a day had a 40% chance of dying within 3 years from any cause, compared to those who sat for less than 4 hours a day. The chances increase by 15% fot those who sat for 8 to 11 hours a day, as compared to those who sat for less than 5.
Snacking with Diabetes
It's been far too long since we cracked the vault to give you a sneak peek at the resources that our Communicating Food for Health members enjoy every day. Today's post is all about diabetes and how to eat healthful snacks that are good for your blood sugar...
Summer Fun and New Resources: Part Two
I'm back with more of my favorite new resources that are making an appearance in our Nutrition Education Store this summer. Which are you most excited about?
Summer Fun and New Resources: Part One
This summer has been an especially busy one here at Food and Health Communications, and I want to make sure that you don't miss a single thing that could make your life easier! We've been researching, recipe testing, and starting new projects all summer long, devoting ourselves to exciting products that can breathe new life into nutrition education. So, what have we been up to?
3 Simple Tips for Portion Control
MyPlate is a fantastic guide to balanced eating, but did you know that it can help with portion control too? Yes, balancing your plate is important, but if that plate is the size of a football field, the meal won't be as healthful. It's just too much food. Serving size matters, and moderation is key.
7 Lessons From the Yogurt Showroom
Take a tour down the yogurt aisle of the grocery store and it will remind you of a showroom. I bet you will be surprised at how many new styles of products and choices you can buy.
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