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At the stroke of midnight on December 31, millions of Americans will resolve to start eating better and /or lose those extra pounds they are carrying around. But within a few days or weeks, most will have given up. This year, take a systematic approach to those nutrition-related resolutions. Instead of resolving to “eat better ... New Year’s Resolution Calendar
 


Portion Control and A Healthy Plate Makes A Difference Demonstrate portion control by showing two plates with identical holiday foods. The plate with smaller portions of higher calorie foods and larger portions of lower calorie foods often saves 550 calories over the one which is visa versa. The Holiday...
 

Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
 

Looking for compelling nutrition posters to brighten your walls with motivation and education? You have come to the right place!
 
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we are inundated with recipes for how to dress and season a turkey, the main dish and delicious centerpiece for our holiday tables. But what if you have a vegetarian coming to dinner?
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Holiday times are here! This means a lot more activity and disruption to regular meal and exercise patterns. The good news is that you can remember MyPlate’s most important message to lower calories and eat healthier! Make half your plate fruits and veggies. Here is how to adopt that message during the crazy holiday rush: 1. ... MyPlate 4-Step Plan for the Holidays
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The holiday season is upon us -- do you have the tools you need to help your clients navigate its pitfalls?
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Best Light Pumpkin Pie NOTE: We are using a 1/2 of a prepared crust and only using it around the edges of the pie pan. Ingredients: Crust: 1/2 prepared pie crust Filling: 15 ounce can pumpkin 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup Splenda 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup...