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Manage Your Mind
When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, many people say, “I know what to do … I just don’t do it!” We know we should fill half the plate with fruits and vegetables. We know exercising is important. We know water is healthier than sugary beverages. When knowledge isn’t the issue, it’s time to look […] -
Foods to Fight Stress?
We’re big fans of the Mediterranean-style eating pattern, so it’s not surprising to see it recommended in this this article from the Cleveland Clinic to help people fight stress. Vegetables, legumes, nuts, fruit, whole grains, fish, lean protein, and healthy fats are foods that can help lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Why not […] -
Bulletin Boards for Spring
Are you ready for spring? The flowers are starting to bloom, farmer’s markets are opening back up, and people are getting outside more. Bring the freshness of spring into your office, classroom, or cafeteria with a new bulletin board display. It’s an easy way to brighten up any space, while also teaching positive, memorable healthy […] -
The Many Layers of Health Literacy
With all the health and nutrition mis-information out there, health literacy is an important topic to cover with your clients, students, and employees. But where to start? Because once you begin looking at health literacy, you see that it’s more than fighting fake health news. Like an onion, health literacy has many layers. Let’s peel […] -
Eating Disorders 101
Food and Health Communications aims to educate, empower, and inspire health practitioners around the globe to help their clients make the best food choices for optimal health. Through the use of blog posts, fact sheets, posters and other educational materials, we hope we’re helping your clients and not being harmful in any way. We recently […]
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A Different Kind of Freedom
Independence Day will be here before we know it. As we celebrate freedom in the United States, we have some unique materials that prompt your clients, students, or employees to consider a different kind of freedom. Our Freedom from Chronic Disease materials inspire folks to think about their health and realize that good health can […] -
Time for a Hand Hygiene Refresher?
Are you washing your hands as often as you were two years ago? Singing the birthday song twice to make sure you wash for 20 seconds? Using hand sanitizer when you can’t wash? Many of us have let our pre-COVID handwashing habits (or lack thereof) sneak back in. But handwashing is still important. According to […] -
Spice it Up with Salsa
May is National Salsa Month! Have some fun promoting this fresh, healthy food that’s versatile, easy to make, and loved by kids and adults. Our Salsa Wellness Fair Kit has everything you need to celebrate Salsa Month in the office, cafeteria, classroom, farmer’s market, or other location: Poster: Dance with Your Veggies They are Great […] -
Resources for Every Kid Healthy Week
This year’s Every Kid Healthy™ Week is April 25-29. Are you ready? Every Kid Healthy Week celebrates school health and wellness achievements. Each day of the week spotlights actions schools and families are taking to improve the health and wellness of their kids. Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) provides plenty of ideas and activities for […] -
4 Ways to Use the MyPlate App to Teach Healthy Eating on a Budget
As I mentioned in last week’s blog, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released Actions on Nutrition Security, a report on the agency’s commitment to ensuring both nutrition security and food security to support optimal health and well-being for all Americans. Food security is having enough calories. Nutrition security is having the right calories. […]