Americans consume about a quarter of their daily calories through snacking – but for many of us, snacks come in the form of foods that are high in calories, fat, sodium, and sugar, but not in nutrients. This webinar will explore how marketing influences snacking and how a simple snack makeover using MyPlate can help […]
The Kids Are Out of School: What Am I Going To Feed Them?
School is almost out for the summer, are you ready? One big transition with having the kiddos home for summer is what to feed them. This article will give you some ideas, and a recipe to try! USDA uses MyPlate model for a representation of how to build a healthy plate. To get all the nutrients we […]
MyPlate, My Wins – for the Winner in All of Us
Living a healthy lifestyle is an ongoing journey. Each day we have new choices to make regarding food and physical activity. Even people who make healthy habits look easy, may wake up in the morning and not want to take their usual run or eat a balanced breakfast of whole grains, low fat dairy and […]
Want a Quick and Easy Way to Maintain or Lose Weight?
Fill up on vegetables and fruits! Simple you say, but effective for many. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests filling at least half of your plate with veggies and fruits. Not only will the nutrient-rich, low calorie foods satisfy your hunger, but the extra fiber will keep you full longer. Looking for a 100 […]
National Nutrition Month 2015 — How are you celebrating?
We have entered into March 2015. With the start of a new month, we can also find a wonderful reason to celebrate. March is National Nutrition Month as sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. National Nutrition Month is a time set aside to focus on healthful eating and other sound lifestyle habits. This […]
Mango – a Popular Fruit
This year’s Nutrition Month theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” That means making good nutrition choices which includes filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are relatively low in calories and are associated with the reduced risk of chronic disease. As you grocery shop each week, try to choose one […]