Teaching a Cooking Class: Tips and Tricks

I have been teaching a string of cooking classes recently, and boy have I ever learned a lot! Here are the tried-and-true secrets that take a presentation from good to great...

The Best of Broccoli

Broccoli used to be a polarizing vegetable. You either loved it or loathed it. Fortunately, more people seem to be ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Fall for fall fruit!

Besides the holiday season, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Fall fruit is arriving by the barrelful, and ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

This spud’s for you!

Don’t be a tater hater. There are a million reasons why potatoes can be part of a healthy diet. In ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

9 great take away lessons from my CIA MPS program

This past week I was fortunate enough to begin my journey with a residency in Napa for the Culinary Institute ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Hello yellow!

Yellow is the color of a bright sun and a beautiful daffodil. It’s been associated with happiness, freshness, creativity and ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Seeing red

It’s been said that the color red represents fire, passion, desire and love. It’s also a color of courage, action ...[+] 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...

2019 Food and Nutrition Hot Topics and New Theme Finder

Here are the hottest food and nutrition education topics based on our professional writers' recommendations, customer requests, nutrition research, post ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

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!

Kitchen Hack: Cherry Tomatoes

The farmer's market is in full swing at our shopping mall in Fremont, CA. It is exciting because there are ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications

Coconut, Saturated Fat, and Your Heart

"I'm sure everyone else is as confused as I am! I have been working with people with CVD for over 20 years, and I just can't figure out why there are two such polar camps regarding saturated fats and heart disease."
Get the answers in this great new post!

Practice Competencies for Nutrition Practitioners to Maintain Credentials

Beginning June 1, 2016, for recertifying credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners completing the 2016-2021 recertification cycle, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) transitioned into an updated credentialing system based on practice competencies...

Sneak Preview: Make Vegetables More Appealing!

Here's a special preview of Building a Plant-Based Eating Pattern: Vegetables, the first in a new series about creating an eating pattern that is rich in healthful plants...

New Sugar Guidelines for Kids

A new statement from the American Heart Association advises all kids from age 2 to 18 to consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugars per day. Children under the age of 2 should consume no added sugars at all...

The FDA, Added Sugars, and Consumers

Yes, the Nutrition Facts label is getting a revamp. And yes, one of the key changes is a new line for added sugars. Isn't it time to dig a little deeper into that particular section? Let's take a closer look!

September 2016

September is just around the corner! Make your life easier with these timely and accessible resources...

Nutrition Label Math

To make the new Nutrition Facts label more approachable to your clients, I've created a brand-new Nutrition Facts Math handout!

Sports Drink Comparison Chart

My team and I researched the most common sports drinks, assessing their nutrient information and compiling it into a simple comparison chart. Check out what we found!

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...

Family Health and Fitness Day

Over the years, my team and I have created quite a few educational resources that would be perfect to share with your clients for Family Health and Fitness Day! Here are some of the top options -- which will you pick?

2 More Flu Prevention Tips

Here are two more tips to help your clients prevent the flu!

MyPlate Fruit Quiz

But wait, there's more! Here's a quiz that covers MyPlate's fruit group...

Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month: Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

Want a closer look at how to select, store, and use frozen veggies? You've come to the right place!

Whole Grain Facts

Celebrate Whole Grains Month with some whole grain facts!

September Resource Rundown

Looking for some free resources to promote September's monthly themes? Your search is over! Here is a comprehensive list of links to promote the food and health subjects of September. There are fantastic recipes, great photos, PDF handouts, and more...

10 Recipes for Apple Month

I've been cooking with apples for a very long time now, and they play key roles in some of my favorite recipes. So, to inspire you, expand your repertoire, and offer free materials that you can send on to your clients, I have collected my top 10 best apple recipes right here, just for you.

Take Control of Your Portions

Portion control is just plain hard, and restaurant servings do not help. Today, because I love you, I am offering a free handout full of great ways to reduce oversized portions and manage a healthful diet. Check it out!

Win a Free Nutrition Poster!

What would you do with a free nutrition poster?

No really, what would you do? The question isn't rhetorical because this month, we're giving away a free poster to a lucky contest winner!

Fat and Prostate Cancer

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which means that you can get a sneak peek into the Communicating Food For Health members-only site. Today's edition of Cracking the Vault offers a scientific look at the link between fat and prostate cancer...

Cooking Home Run Meals at Home

I am so proud to introduce Home Run Cooking, the latest cookbook from Food and Health Communications. It was truly a labor of love, and I really think you'll like what you see...

3 Facts for Cholesterol Month

September is Cholesterol Month, a perfect time to raise awareness about cholesterol, lifestyle risk factors associated with cholesterol, and ways to reduce the "bad" cholesterol numbers. Here are three key facts about cholesterol that everyone should know...

Apple A Day Savings Add Up!

It's not too late to celebrate Apple Month! We’ve all heard about the effects of an apple a day on the proximity of doctors, but did you ever stop to think about the actual ramifications of eating an apple a day? This single small decision, over the course of a year, can help you reduce calorie consumption, ward off excess weight, and reduce your health risks.

Herb and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

September is Potato Month. How will you celebrate? At Food and Health Communications, we'll be whipping up some of these amazing herb and garlic roasted potatoes. They're a simple and tasty side dish that lend themselves well to all kinds of variation!

Coffee or Tea?

It seems that, when given the choice, more Americans choose coffee instead of tea. In this post, we explore scientific studies that indicate why choosing tea might be a more healthful option...

Fill Half Your Plate With Fruits and Vegetables: Labor Day

Food and Health Communications is proud to be a National Strategic Partner for MyPlate. For Labor Day, we are bringing innovative yet easy ways to serve fruits and veggies so that they will make up half of everyone's plates! We have recipes for a Veggie Face Salad, Ice Bucket Fruits, and our best Fresh Fruit Cobbler, among other ideas.

Merry Christmas – Virtual Gifts from Our Kitchen to Yours!

Our guests were delighted that they were sampling our "super bowl snack fare" - and much to our delight all of the veggies disappeared! Here are three time-saving, calorie-saving holiday entertaining ideas - from Calorie-Free Holiday Tea (great warm or chilled) to a GingerBread house that saved us a lot of time, mess and calories from baking cookies - plus everyone here got to help!

Menu Planning for An On-The-Run Week!

Do you ever find yourself running through the grocery store buying the same items you buy each week - with ...[+] Food, Nutrition and Health Calendar by Food and Health Communications