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Grill it safely
I recently went to a large outdoor family event where lots of hamburgers were being cooked on grills. Was there a food thermometer in sight? Nope. I really don’t understand why people are so resistant to using a food thermometer when cooking. The only way to be sure that meat is cooked to a high […] -
Summer Salad Coloring Page
It’s time for another fun and relaxing coloring page. This one highlights the joys of salad! What do you think? Our artist has also made a simpler one for kids… These pages are perfect icebreakers! They’re also great as activities people can do while they’re waiting for class to start or if they’ve finished an […] -
Presentation Inspiration: Diabetes
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 9.3% of all Americans have diabetes. That’s over 29 million people! Over the years, my team and I have devoted ourselves to creating materials that can help you help people manage diabetes in a healthful way, and today I want […] -
3 Activity Ideas to Boost Whole Grain Knowledge
Whole grains are often great for health, yet most Americans consume too many refined grains and miss out on the benefits of whole grains… while adding excess empty calories to their eating patterns. To help your audience learn about whole grains, their health benefits, and how to incorporate them into a healthful eating pattern, I’ve […] -
Activity Idea: Crostini Bar
You guys, I just got the coolest request from longtime reader Pat Hunter. Pat wrote… I am working on a simple demo for a table I am planning on the topic of plant-based meals. I thought a crostini bar might be an inviting stop for customers. Everyone enjoys make-your-own bars. I would like to use […]
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Teachable Moments
Educators call lessons learned in real life “teachable moments.” That’s the time that is just right for someone to learn something. Wouldn’t you think that would be true with food safety? Especially when it’s related to cooking. Cookbooks and on-line recipes could be a really good source of food safety information. Putting the appropriate information—like […] -
Key Messages from MyPlate
It’s time for another sneak peek, this time into the Food and Health Online Classes! Today’s sneak peek comes from the increasingly popular MyPlate for Educators Course. After you’ve finished this 2-hour CPE class, you will be able to… Discuss the history of MyPlate and its connection to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Understand the foods and […] -
Increase Engagement with a Healthful Eating Pattern Game
We’re all familiar with the benefits of building a healthful eating pattern, but sometimes actually executing on that plan is easier said than done. Make a healthful eating pattern more compelling with this fun game that kids and adults alike will enjoy! Food Group Tag! Here’s how you play… Game Setup: Divide your group into […] -
Research Update: Legumes and Diabetes
A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition looked at data from the PREDIMED study, which featured over 3,000 subjects with elevated risk for heart disease, but without type 2 diabetes. The study found that after 4 years, participants with the highest intake of legumes had a 35% reduction in risk for diabetes. The study was led […] -
Top 10 Foods for Better Health
A new study out of Boston suggests that focusing on 10 specific foods in your diet may cut the risk of premature death from diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease by almost half. The author of the study, Renata Micha from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University says that about 45% […]