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The Importance of Side Dishes to Balanced Eating
Side dishes are awesome. Most people don't appreciate these nutrient workhorses of healthful meals, but the right side dish actually involves very little extra prep work for a serious health reward. Of course, choosing the right side dish makes all the difference.
My Journey with Fitbit
A few months ago, I decided to get a FitBit. Here's what happened...
Simple Valentine Menu
2013 Year in Review: Health and Nutrition Edition
Use MyPlate to Stock Your Kitchen
MyPlate 4-Step Plan for the Holidays
The holidays are here! With all of the bustle and activity that accompanies this season, there is a good chance that it will be harder to stick to regular meal and exercise patterns. The good news is that, if you can remember MyPlate’s most important messages, you will still be able to lower calories and eat healthier!
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...
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!
Gluten-Free Whole Grains
Great Class Ideas -- From YOU!
When we held our last contest, we were bowled over by the fantastic responses we got from nutrition educators. It was terribly hard to choose a winner, but we thought we shouldn't end there. Instead, we wanted to share a few of our very favorite class ideas, so that you can get inspired too!
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?
Dietary Guidelines 2015
It seems like it was just yesterday when we announced the report from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Committee. And now the next committee is working on the report for 2015. Here is a list of members and fun things you can do while you wait for the next report.
Easy Salmon Salad in 20 Minutes or Less!
Healthful Lunches: What?s in the Bag?
School Lunches: What's New?
Top Ingredients for a Healthful Kitchen
Great Uses for Fall Tomatoes
Nutrition Month at the Worksite
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