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• Have You Seen Our Salad Mandala?!

  Have you seen our Salad Mandalas? Yes, you read that right – but you have to see it to believe it, so take a look at the bottom of this page and then read on! We know you’ll love these beautiful works of art as much as we do! Eye-catching and discussion-generating, they will brighten […] Tags:
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• Picture Perfect Plant-Based Diet

  Everyone knows they should eat more fruits and vegetables. Some people have even heard the term plant-based diet. But what do they think it means? To eat more kale? Walnuts? Beans? Tree bark? If a picture is worth a thousand words, our Plant Parts bookmark says all they need to know. It features a gorgeous […] Tags:
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• Butter Beans

  
  If you’re not from the south, you may not be familiar with the vegetable known as a “butter bean”. Technically they are what other parts of the nation call lima beans and belong to that genus and species Phaseolus lunatusis. They are sometimes called sieve beans, calico beans or Madagascar beans. But, most frequently in […] Tags:
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• The History of Nutrition

  Even if you’re not a history nerd, you’ll want to download our latest free handout – the history of nutrition timeline. The link is permanently located at the top of our Nutrition Month Theme Page. It’s so interesting to see how our field has evolved from the early 20th century to now. Here are some […] Tags:
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• Get Ready for New Nutrition Facts

  We’ve been seeing the new Nutrition Facts label on more and more products in the supermarket. It’s required to be on all food packages by 2020 for larger manufacturers and 2021 for smaller ones. So now is the time to start teaching people how to make the most of the information the new label provides. […] Tags:
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• 5 Ways to Use Our MyPlate Adult Coloring Books

  Have you ever thought about using adult coloring books with your clients or patients? Coloring can be meditative. It takes your mind off your worries. It relaxes the brain. And with our unique MyPlate adult coloring book, you get the added benefit of being exposed to healthy messages and images of healthy foods! We have […] Tags:
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• Is that a girl pepper?

  As educators, it seems like one of our major jobs these days is helping people sort out the truth from the myth and misinformation on the web. Sometimes these articles and memes sound like they might be true and then then next thing you know everyone’s talking about it and then everyone believes it. Perhaps […] Tags:
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• The Math of Fiber: Numbers Don’t Lie

  If your clients are like most Americans, they’re not getting enough fiber. It’s time to fix this by showing them that numbers don’t lie – it’s the Math of Fiber! 25 grams = recommended daily amount of fiber 15 grams = actual daily intake for most Americans 4 = the top health benefits of fiber: […] Tags:
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• Buying Pineapple

  The other day I was at the grocery store and there was a pile of pineapples at a very good price. I picked one up and thought to myself “what do I know about buying pineapple?”  I seemed to remember something about the leaves pulling out—but is that bad or good?  I just grabbed one […] Tags:
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• Keeping it Basic for the Overwhelmed Patient with Diabetes

  Learning that you have diabetes can be overwhelming. There’s blood sugar monitoring and new medication, a new meal plan or carb counting, and possibly insulin. That’s a lot to deal with! Some patients panic, others go into denial, and some do both. The patient’s spouse or caregiver may also experience these feelings. The Way to […] Tags:
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