Lactose, the type of carbohydrate found in milk, is not well digested in approximately 15% of people of northern European descent, up to 80% of blacks and Latinos, and up to 100% of American Indians and Asians; causing gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Yet perhaps there’s more to not tolerating milk than lactose. In recent years, ... Milk Distress?
 
Kids, MyPlate

Here's a quick quiz to help evaluate your skills in the grocery store.
 
Food and Health, Prevention

Here are a few top tips to help you fill your cart with heart-healthy foods in a way that's also budget friendly!
 
Cooking, MyPlate

My team and I have created some seriously fantastic portion control plates that will be super useful for your audience. Here's how to use them...
 


One of my favorite encounters at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) this year was with the good people at Siggi's yogurt...
 

These fun and educational incentives make the perfect prizes, rewards, awards, and gifts for health and wellness promotion. Set them up at your next wellness fair, nutrition class, or company raffle.
 

Choose from over 100 different nutrition posters, health posters, and motivational wellness posters, that will make your walls beautiful and educational.
 
Prevention, MyPlate

I am having so much fun coming up with new free printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on MyPlate. Here's a brand-new handout that I've created, just for you!