Food and Health
The Environmental Working Group analyzes pesticide residue testing data from the USDA and the FDA to develop an annual list of the 12 fruits and vegetables that are most likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues that may be harmful to health. That’s the dirty dozen. They also have a list of the “clean fifteen,” which are the foods that are least likely to be contaminated.
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The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen
The Environmental Working Group analyzes pesticide residue testing data from the USDA and the FDA to develop an annual list of the 12 fruits and vegetables that are most likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues that may be harmful to health. That’s the dirty dozen. They also have a list of the “clean fifteen,” which are the foods that are least likely to be contaminated.
Food and Health
If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy a meaty texture in your meals without actually using meat, check out jackfruit!
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Shopping Spotlight: Jackfruit
If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy a meaty texture in your meals without actually using meat, check out jackfruit!
Prizes and Incentives for Nutrition Classes, Wellness Fairs, Employee Wellness Programs
Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
Stunning Nutrition Posters – 10% off with code MYPLATE
Looking for compelling nutrition posters to brighten your walls with motivation and education? You have come to the right place!
Food and Health, Prevention
Buying yogurt in bulk is a good idea: Choose non-fat instead of whole milk yogurt for less saturated fat and more protein, then choose plain instead of sweetened yogurt for less sugar and more calcium. In fact, you can add flavor to your yogurt by topping it with fresh fruit yourself!
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The Scoop on Yogurt
Buying yogurt in bulk is a good idea: Choose non-fat instead of whole milk yogurt for less saturated fat and more protein, then choose plain instead of sweetened yogurt for less sugar and more calcium. In fact, you can add flavor to your yogurt by topping it with fresh fruit yourself!
Cooking
The new food label, designed by the FDA, will show the amount of added sugars on foods. The deadline is being extended from May 2017 to May 2018 by the FDA. But we do not need to wait for the new label to make better shopping decisions. In the mean time there are still plenty ... Useful Label Reading Strategies
Useful Label Reading Strategies
The new food label, designed by the FDA, will show the amount of added sugars on foods. The deadline is being extended from May 2017 to May 2018 by the FDA. But we do not need to wait for the new label to make better shopping decisions. In the mean time there are still plenty ... Useful Label Reading Strategies
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September 2017
September 2017 for Premium Food and Health Communication Members: Table of Contents: Read offline PDF Research review for professionals White label newsletter Shareable articles and handouts Graphic of the month Special member-only discounts Resources from our store Read Offline PDF: Here's the entire PDF version of the September 2017 newsletter, ready...
Cooking, Kids
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Be a Fruit Vendor to Eat More Fruit
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