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Stick to the Message on Added Sugar
As we await release of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines, this is a good time to review key parts of the 2015 guidelines that aren’t likely to change much. One of these topics is added sugar. Added sugar intake recommendations were included in the Dietary Guidelines for the first time in 2015. The message: consume no […] -
Nutrition & Health Education During COVID-19
With social distancing and school closings, you may be wondering what to do about nutrition and health education. Many people, from musicians to personal trainers to artists, are sharing their expertise and talent with the world by way of Zoom, YouTube, Facebook Live, and other virtual ways of connecting. You can do this too! If […] -
Sleep Right for Health
Healthy eating and exercise go hand in hand. It’s hard to discuss one without touching on the other. The topics are interwoven. Sleep is another thread to weave into your education sessions. In fact, sleep, nutrition, and exercise are often called the pillars of health. Start spreading the news about sleep with our Sleep Right […] -
Change It Up in 2020
Many people see the new year as a chance to turn over a new leaf, to get a fresh start. While we know that most new year’s resolutions fail, January can be a time of change if you’re realistic and take things one step at a time. Help your clients keep the new year simple […] -
Using STEM to teach HEPA
If you teach or work with kids, you probably know about STEM. It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and we hear about it a lot in terms of preparing students for the jobs of the future. But did you also know that we can use STEM to teach HEPA? If HEPA makes you […]
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Are You Ready for the New Dietary Guidelines?
Earlier this month, the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee met for the fifth and final time before they draft the Scientific Report that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will use to craft the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines. The Advisory Committee first met nearly a year […] -
8 Ways to Combat Coronavirus Chaos
Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind. We have 3 new posters (handwashing, staying home when sick, COVID-19 facts) along with classic “Avoid the Flu” posters PLUS this informative article to help you address the seriousness of the situation we’re all dealing with right now. But I think you’ll agree that sometimes you need to lighten things up. […] -
Sodium Sneaks Up On You
I think most of us are aware of sodium in many canned foods and routinely purchase low sodium products. But sometimes it pops up where you least expect it. I’m talking about commercially prepared salsa. Salsa is running neck-to-neck with ketchup as the most popular condiment in the United States. More and more I’m seeing […] -
Reduce Food Waste with Meal Planning
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food each year. Food waste can impact your budget, but also the environment. One way to reduce food waste is to plan your meals. Of course, meal planning has many more benefits – it can help with eating […] -
What’s on Your Fork?
Are you looking for an easy (and educational) way to brighten up a classroom, hallway, office, or cafeteria? Check out our What’s On Your Fork poster, bulletin board banner, and wall decals. They feature beautiful, professional photographs of real, healthy food on a black background – these really stand out! There are so many fun […]