Nutrition

See how choosing a variety of foods provides the assortment of nutrients your body needs to maintain good health.

Our bodies need some fat to function properly. See which kinds of fats are best for you for providing energy and building hormones and cells, and which ones should be avoided.

Learn about choosing healthy carbohydrate foods for providing energy for your heart, brain and muscles.

Understand the important role protein plays in your body and the healthiest options for including it in your meals.

Learn how to make healthy choices in the amounts of calories, salt and alcohol we consume.

Watch this video to learn tips for how to cut back on sodium without giving up your favorite foods.

The body needs calcium to work properly but doesn't produce it, learn about how you can get calcium from the foods you eat.

Sometimes we eat too much when we're distracted from our food. Learning strategies that help you to snack and eat meals with more focused attention can increase your eating enjoyment, and help you manage your weight.

Changing our eating habits, or behaviors, takes time. See how making small changes in these behaviors, can help you reach your goal of healthy eating - for life.

Watch this video to learn tips for how to motivate yourself to make healthy eating changes, and stick to your healthy eating habits to meet your goal.

Watch this video to learn ways to build healthy meals and gain confidence in the kitchen.

Learn what to do when faced with obstacles that sometimes get in your way of making healthy eating choices.

Learn which foods contain fiber and the importance of including them in your meals and snacks to help reach your daily fiber goals and to gain the health benefits from fiber.

Learn strategies for making healthy food options readily available to help you make healthy choices every day.

Watch this video to learn tips for how to get your eating plan back on track and keep moving toward your goal.

Watch this video to learn about the health benefits of a low carb diet.

Watch this video to learn how to add flavor to your meals without using salt.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that travels in your bloodstream. When you have high cholesterol, it builds up in the walls of your blood vessels. This makes the blood vessels narrower and blood flow decrease. Then you could have a heart attack or a stroke.

Learn about foods that can raise your cholesterol and foods that can help you lower it.

Certain conditions, such as high blood pressure, make it necessary to eat a diet low in salt or sodium. This sheet can get you started.

Getting started with a heart-healthy diet.

Food safety keeps you and your family safe. Wash your hands before handling foods, do not cross-contaminate and keep foods at a safe temperature.

When and why to choose between a dry or liquid measuring cup can determine the outcome of your recipe.

A stainless steel pan is a useful tool in the kitchen; and even more useful if it is nonstick.

How to keep your herbs fresh as long as possible to increase flavor and save you time and money when cooking.

Salad greens can wilt quickly. Use these kitchen hacks to keep your salad greens fresh longer.

Use this kitchen hack to revive limp and lifeless produce.

Watch this video to learn how to read a nutrition facts label.

The nutrition food label printed on most packaged foods is a great source of information. Learn how to read the label to help make easier food choices.

Learn helpful skills that make it easy to choose healthy foods while shopping in the supermarket.

Learn tips for shopping and navigating the supermarket to locate and choose healthier foods.

Preparing food in healthful ways helps to keep its nutritional value. Learn the best cooking methods for reducing fat and calories.

Controlling how much we eat is as important as what we eat. Learn strategies to help measure appropriate serving sizes for snacks and during meals.

Comparing labels will help you choose foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and calories.

You don't have to go to cooking school to be a creative cook. Try these tips for creative, healthy, delicious meals.

Learn simple strategies for making healthy food choices in Italian, Mexican, and Chinese restaurants.

Watch several examples of the strategies you can use to help make healthy food choices at fast food restaurants.

Learn the strategies you can use to manage your calorie intake and portion sizes when faced with food in social situations.

Watch this video to learn how to stick to a healthy eating plan in social situations.

Learn the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables that you should eat every day.

Watch this video to learn how many milk and milk products are recommended each day, according to the MyPlate nutritional guidelines.

Understand the recommended types of proteins and learn the appropriate serving sizes.

See the difference between the healthy and unhealthy fats, and learn which you should be including in the foods you eat each day.

Understand the importance of physical activity, and see examples of how much activity you should aim for, in order to achieve your weight management goals.

Once you are familiar with the parts of MyPlate, watch to see how it can be used to make the most of your healthy food choices.

MyPlate is a nutrition tool you can use to help choose healthy meals for yourself and your family.

Watch this video to learn how to make this healthy meal: Simple Salmon with Dill Sauce

Watch this video to learn how to make this healthy recipe Amish Potatoes with Lima Beans.

Watch this video to learn how to make this healthy meal: Basmati Rice with Kale and Butternut Squash.

Watch this video to learn how to prepare the Enlightened Crab Cakes recipe.

Watch this video to learn how to prepare the recipe Chicken Salad Blues.

Watch this video to learn how to prepare a healthy vegetable recipe: Sauteed Peas and Carrots.

Watch this video to learn how to make the healthy snack Do It Yourself Trail Mix.

Watch this video to learn how to make an Individual Fruit Cup, a healthy dessert for your loved ones to enjoy.

Watch this video to learn how to make this healthy snack: Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bars.

Watch this video to learn how to make this refreshing drink: Pitcher-Perfect Iced Tea.

Healthy home-cooked meals don't have to be a burden. You can make this recipe in less than 20 minutes! Here's all you need to make this healthy dinner: 2 whole wheat English muffins, split in half, 4 tablespoons frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, 6 tablespoons jarred pizza sauce, 2 ounces low sodium deli style ham, 1/2 cup reduced fat, shredded mozzarella cheese. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Top each English muffin half with 1tbsp spinach, 1 1/2 tbsp pizza sauce, 1/2 oz ham, 2 tbsp low-fat cheese. Bake pizzas for 8 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.