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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 […] -
Got Chickens?
Backyard poultry —cute little chicks and ducklings—are becoming popular with both rural and urban families. This can be an educational opportunity for families as well as a way to have fresh eggs. But, backyard poultry has been recently been linked to illnesses. Over 1000 people in several states have become infected with different strains of […] -
Are You Ready for the Holiday Overeating Season?
Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday overeating season. But actually, we’ve been having to resist the temptation at the supermarket for months, with Halloween candy showing up on shelves in August and holiday baking displays popping up in September. Yes, the holiday overeating season starts earlier every year! How are your clients supposed to […] -
Eat It Now, Burn It Off Later?
Indulge today, work it off tomorrow? If only it was that simple! Although we never want to discourage people from exercising, it’s important to emphasize that the key to weight loss is healthy eating, not working out. Extra calories are so easy to eat and so hard to burn. Our You Can’t Outrun Your Fork […] -
Teach the Facts: Microbiome & Gut Health
Gut health and microbiome are hot topics that go together. Like most hot topics, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Teach your audience the facts with our Microbiome and Gut Health PowerPoint show. Our presentation covers all the basics, answering the questions your clients are asking: What exactly is the microbiome? What factors affect the […]
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MyPlate & New Year’s Resolutions
While everyone is prepping for the holidays, it’s time for nutrition and health educators to think about what comes next – New Year’s resolutions. Year after year, people make – and fail to keep – diet-related resolutions. They usually vow to completely change how they eat, often by following a fad diet that is overly […] -
Digital Influencers Lack Food Safety Expertise
“You can’t believe everything you see on the internet.” I think we’ve all said this to clients or classes at one time or another. But we all know that when someone wants a recipe or other information the first thing most people do these days is grab their phone and “Google it”. But, what about […] -
Getting to Know Barley
The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adults eat at least half their grains as whole grains – that’s at least 3 to 5 servings of whole grains every day. The average American eats less than one daily serving of whole grains, and some studies show that over 40% of us never […] -
Everybody Needs a Break
We need to give people a break. A break from pop-up ads proclaiming the latest miracle food. A break from digital billboards along the highway that alternate between sculpted bodies selling gym memberships and McDonald’s French fries. A break from commercials and spam telling them what to eat and what not to eat. Give them […] -
When Does Small = Big?
When it comes to weight loss, small equals big. That is, losing a relatively small amount of weight can bring big health benefits. This is exactly what our Lose 10% Poster teaches – modest weight loss can lead to improvements in: Energy level Physical mobility General mood Self-confidence Blood pressure Blood cholesterol Blood sugar This […]