Best of 2020

Here are the 16 top posts and nutrition education handouts from 2020 While 2020 goes down in history as the least favorite year because of the pandemic, our team did work very hard to prepare creative, relevant articles and resources for nutrition education. I am proud to provide our "best of 2020" list for health ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

National Nutrition Month 2021: Are You Ready?

National Nutrition Month is just around the corner -- are you ready for it?

Radishes Rejoice!

Wanna add a bite to your salads? Use radishes. Spring brings in many different types of radishes from local markets. Pictured above are watermelon radishes, daikon, European radishes, Easter Egg radishes, and radish sprouts. Pictured above is a new radish salad that I prepared after visiting a farmer's market here in California. Besides using radishes, ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

March 2020

It’s time to take another look at the healthful eating patterns that can help your clients achieve their goals. This month, I’ve got a whole new collection of tools to help everyone put your advice to work.

Batch Cooking: Lentils

Lentils are one of my favorite pulses. They cook fast without soaking and are versatile for so many culinary creations from soups to salads to tacos just to name a few uses. This week I have chosen lentils as a "batch cooking" ingredient. Batch cooking refers to a) cooking dishes in big batches and freezing ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Best Plant-Based Shopping List Handout

Here is a shopping list that features many delicious ingredients for plant-based meals. Fruit- Choose a variety of fruits in season for snacks and desserts Vegetables - Consider a variety of vegetables in season that can be served raw or cooked Dressings are important for serving raw and cooked vegetables to make them more appealing. ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Rainbow Fruit and Vegetable Activity Ideas

We've all heard about the importance of eating from the rainbow to get a variety of foods and nutrients. In fact, we've probably already taught this concept to our clients. But now it's time for a refresher -- a new way to make eating from the rainbow both fun and possible...

Free Nutrition Poster

Free Printable Nutrition Education Poster - Download and Print Yourself Are you without a budget for nutrition education materials? Food and Health Communications receives multiple requests each week for truly life-changing charity events that are too numerous to list. We would love to give all of our charitable followers a free poster but we don't ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Nutrition Month Quiz: Focus on Food

Today I want to share a new handout that I made just for you -- it's a Nutrition Month quiz...

Free Handout: Nutrition for Kids

Nutrition Month can be fun for the whole family! Don't leave kids out of the loop -- these lessons are important for them too. To help with that idea, and to finish off our week of bonus Nutrition Month posts, today we bring you a wonderful handout that offers a perfect way to introduce important information about nutrition.

Nutrition Month Meal Ideas

The Nutrition Month fun continues in today's post, which is all about fast and lean meal ideas...

Handout for Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month is just around the corner! Do you have everything you need to help your clients savor the flavor of eating right?

March 2019

It's time to get ready for Nutrition Month!

Best Portion Control Tips for Nutrition Month

My team and I have spent years working on various portion control tips and tricks for your audience, and, as Nutrition Month comes to a close, I'd like to share a roundup of the best of them...

Chop Test: An Easier Way to Cook Vegetables

Have you ever wondered if you're cooking vegetables well? I've devised a simple approach that makes determining cooking time and methods a snap! Check out this post for the secret, and don't miss the free infographic!

“Seasonal” Themed Salad Winter’s Best

Everyone always loves classic salads like Caesar Salad, Chef's Salad, or Greek Salad. They are made with the same ingredients no matter what time of year they are offered. And while everyone loves a certain salad or even a salad dressing and the predictability this provides, it is good to consider the season and seasonal ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Nutrition PowerPoint Pro Tips

At Food and Health Inc, we pride ourselves on the high quality of our posters, handouts, games, books, and presentations. In almost 20 years of business, we've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't, and now we'd like to share some of that knowledge with you.

3 Tips for Experimenting with Healthful Ingredients

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, one of the keys to National Nutrition Month this year is to "Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients." Let's talk more about that, shall we?

5 Mistakes of Label Reading

The 5 Mistakes of Label Reading sum up the 5 most common mistakes made when shopping for packaged foods in the grocery store. How many times do people ignore Nutrition Facts Labels, choose packages and bottles that look like one serving but are really more, buy items that contain way too much sodium, or imagine they can munch all day on lowfat or sugar free items?

March 2017

March is National Nutrition Month and we couldn’t be more excited...

Audience Motivation and Prizes

One way that I like to use positive reinforcement is through prizes that often communicate key lessons as well. This practice adds an extra layer to my presentations, allowing me to address a key subject from yet another angle...

Welcome Spring with Bright, Fresh Flavors

This dish can be a fast weeknight meal or a festive addition to a dinner party.

MyPlate Exploration: Beans and Peas

The exploration of MyPlate vegetable subgroups continues with beans and peas! Get all the details about their nutrient profiles and impact n health, along with great free recipes that feature beans and peas...

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.

3 Healthful Recipes to Eat on the Go

Yesterday I realized that one of my most ingrained healthful habits for busy days has not yet been shared with you. I'm talking about creating balanced and portable meals to eat on the go.

3 Ways to Improve Portion Control

By now, I bet your clients have already learned the basics of portion control. I've offered tons of handouts about ways to get started and manage portions effectively, and I've gotten to hear about lots of amazing portion control activities from you, you wonderful readers. But is that all there is to the portion control story? I say no, and that's why I'm presenting 3 new ways to improve portion control.

Cooking Skill Workshops

What would you do if you could enlist the help of a professional chef who is also an expert in healthful cooking?

Well, today is your lucky day. You really can get the help of a chef who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and who has spent over 20 years developing amazing techniques and new innovative ideas to improve cooking skills and freshen up old ideas.

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Hot Recipe: Cuban Beans and Rice

Today's recipe will help you add more fiber to your diet, while upping the flavor of a truly amazing dish.

Eat from the Rainbow

As Nutrition Month comes to a close, we offer one last way to reach this month's theme: "Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right." Today's post is all about getting the nutrients and fiber you need by eating from the rainbow...

Flavor Exploration: Avocado

It's that special time of the week -- the time when we unveil the next installment in our 10-part series on ways to explore healthful flavors! This week we're going to focus on avocados and, as always, this discussion will include a look at the health benefits of avocados, how to use them in meals, and recipes that feature their deliciousness. Plus, there's a free handout with one of our very favorite recipes.

Flavor Exploration: Greens

The 10-part flavor exploration continues! Today's post features greens -- what they are, when to use them, how they add flavor, and why they're good for your health. There's even a free recipe handout to help your clients explore the rich flavor of greens right away!

Free Handout: Set Your Goals for March

Remember back in February, when we offered a free handout to help your clients set and achieve their goals for the month? Well, the perks are back! Here's a new handout that picks up where the other one left off. Help your clients evaluate their progress, regroup,and set new goals for March, all with this one simple handout...

Flavor Exploration: Garlic

Today we continue the great flavor exploration with one of the most famous flavor-boosters around: garlic.

Flavor Exploration: Vanilla

The 10-part series on ways to Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right continues! Last week, we talked about the health and flavor boosts that berries can give to a meal. This week, we're going to do the same with vanilla.

As Seen on TV — Crazy Diet Trends

In today's post, Jill Weisenberger, MS, RD, CDE, debunks fad diet claims. So get ready Sensa, Master Cleanse, Wheat Belly, and Magic Weight Loss Tea -- we're bringing science to the table!

8 Restaurant Danger Zones

Nutrition Month is winding down, but we're still going strong! Today we bring you a list of 8 danger zones that can throw off a healthful eating plan when dining out. But don't worry, we don't stop there. We also offer creative and simple solutions that will help you steer clear of each danger zone.

Scientific Guide to Snacking

Our Nutrition Month celebration continues with a scientific guide to snacking. The guide was crafted by James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN. Though originally written solely for our member library, part of this article is now available here -- just for you.

Aisle by Aisle Shopping Guide

Nutrition Month is just around the corner -- do you have the resources you need?

We're super excited to celebrate one of our favorite health holidays, and so we thought we'd give you a head start and some free materials. You know, to celebrate. Since having a well-stocked kitchen is key to a healthful lifestyle, we begin with a guide to balanced shopping. This guide is an excerpt from one of the more popular handouts in our Nutrition Education Store...

MyPlate Fun

  Food and Health is proud to be a National Strategic Partner with MyPlate! We have created tons of helpful materials that highlight MyPlate's most important messages. In fact, you can check out our products and free resources in our store. Today we're going to explore one of our very favorite games -- Pin the ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Bottles Bars and Bags Need Label Reading

Here are the three Bs of Label Reading that will teach you what you really need to know about shopping, reading food labels and getting a grip on the calories you bring into your house.

Get the Nutrition Right Game

Do you know how much sugar is in soda, breakfast pastries, fruit yogurt, sports beverages and chocolate bars? You might be surprised when you see actual photographs of serving sizes and the amounts of added sugar, fat and sodium they contain. There is good news in our game though - salads, vegetables, fruits and vinegars are all better choices!