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When your mornings get busy, but you don’t want to skip breakfast, this recipe for Quick Blueberry & Flax Oatmeal with Nut Butter can be made in less than 5 minutes with fewer than 5 ingredients. Not only is this breakfast option quick and easy but it is also dairy free and can be made gluten free (Look for specially marked gluten free products).

Given the significant amount of our global food supply that is wasted before it can be eaten, with most of the waste happening at the household level, it is important that we all try to do our part to reduce food waste where we can. This resource provides some practical tips that you can easily be incorporated into our daily habits to help the food waste efforts.

Carbohydrates play an important role in supporting overall health, from being the main source of energy for our body to supporting metabolism and digestive health. Review the functions of carbohydrates and why they are an essential part of a balanced diet.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that plays many important roles in the body. Learn more about the specific roles of vitamin C and common food sources in this quick graphic.

Certain nutrients are identified as high priority because many Americans do not meet the dietary recommendations for them, leading to negative impacts to overall health. Learn which key nutrients are the highest concern, their important roles in the body, and common food sources to help meet recommendations.

Effectively communicating nutrition science requires tailoring messages to your audience, ensuring accuracy in the message, and placing study findings in the context of broader research. Focus on clear, actionable advice supported by credible evidence, and avoid overstating conclusions. Remember, you don’t need to be an expert in all things and if you aren’t sure about a topic, it’s best to consult other experts with experience in that area.

 

Eating healthy doesn't need to be complicated. Try out these practical suggestions to help better meet nutrient recommendations; consume more fruits, vegetables, and fiber; and consume less added sugar, salt, and saturated fat.

Given the amount of misinformation online and how quickly misinformation can spread, it’s important to question the health and nutrition information you encounter. Use these four key questions the next time you evaluate nutrition information online.

Effectively managing misinformation is crucial for making informed decisions about health, for you, your clients, and your social media followers. Managing health and nutrition misinformation involves recognizing common examples, like selective quotations or outdated research, and knowing how to spot red flags such as lack of credible scientific evidence or unrealistic promises. Use our quick tips for effectively recognizing and managing health and nutrition misinformation.

Review the three macronutrients - carbohydrates, protein, and fat, which are all essential in large amounts for overall health. Learn the definition and overview of macronutrients, highlights of their primary functions in the body, energy they provide, and common food sources. Use this guide to better understand how these nutrients contribute to a balanced diet and fuel your daily activities.