We’ve been talking about the various building blocks of a healthful eating pattern, but in addition to a balanced diet, regular movement is vital to health promotion and disease prevention...
Today I have a special treat for you. This is one of my personal favorites -- a show-stopping pumpkin pie that also happens to be a lot better for your health than traditional versions...
A recent study on aging rats found a link to a diet high in processed food and signs of memory loss after just four weeks. The upside? Adding omega-3-fatty acid supplements helped prevent memory problems and decreased inflammatory effects in older rats...
A recent study suggests that whole grains are not just beneficial in lowering blood sugar, they may also aid in cholesterol reduction and weight control...
We have a brand-new poster in the Nutrition Education Store, and we thought we'd celebrate its introduction with a new series... The Building Blocks of Health!
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Building Blocks of Health: Exercise
We’ve been talking about the various building blocks of a healthful eating pattern, but in addition to a balanced diet, regular movement is vital to health promotion and disease prevention...
Atomic Habits
Weight Management in Your 70s and Beyond!
I’m 75 years old and lost 25 pounds in a year while eating ice cream, chocolate and wine. But how? Here are the details...
Intro to Micronutrients
Did you know that micronutrient inadequacies are actually common in the United States?
Thanksgiving Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Pie
Today I have a special treat for you. This is one of my personal favorites -- a show-stopping pumpkin pie that also happens to be a lot better for your health than traditional versions...
Are Plant-Based "Meats" Healthier than Meats?
It's time to find out whether plant-based meats are healthier than animal meats...
Positive Resolutions: Moderation
Moderation is the key. Every food can fit into a healthful diet. Some foods can be eaten more often and others less often...
Holiday Resource Rundown
It's officially the holiday season and we have loads of fantastic resources to help your audience celebrate in a healthful, balanced, and fun ways!
Processed Food May Decrease Processing in Your Brain
A recent study on aging rats found a link to a diet high in processed food and signs of memory loss after just four weeks. The upside? Adding omega-3-fatty acid supplements helped prevent memory problems and decreased inflammatory effects in older rats...
Whole Grains and Good Health
A recent study suggests that whole grains are not just beneficial in lowering blood sugar, they may also aid in cholesterol reduction and weight control...
How Can You Resist?
A 16-week home based program using resistance bands helps older adults with type 2 diabetes...
The Other Building Block for Health: Activity
In addition to a healthy, balanced diet, regular movement is vital to health promotion and disease prevention...
Building Blocks of Health: A Review
Red Meat and Your Health
Building Blocks of Health: Vegetables
We all know that vegetables play a key role in good health, but despite this knowledge, most Americans aren't getting enough...
New Series: The Building Blocks of Health
We have a brand-new poster in the Nutrition Education Store, and we thought we'd celebrate its introduction with a new series... The Building Blocks of Health!
New Study: Eating Patterns and Childhood Obesity
Eating patterns may play a larger role in childhood obesity than we had previously believed...
Eating Patterns and Childhood Obesity
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