Nuts once considered a high fat, high-calorie food is now being recognized as a Nutritious Snack with essential fatty acids, omega fats, protein, and many vitamins and minerals.
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Sunday, August 3, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025
July 10, Teddy Bear Picnic Day
Even Teddy Bears Practice Food Safety
Even Teddy Bears Practice Food Safety
Before setting out your picnic feast, ensure your hands and surfaces are clean.
Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Cold food should be stored at 40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Meat, poultry, and seafood should be packed while frozen to stay colder longer.
Pack beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another. This will prevent perishable foods from being exposed to warm outdoor temperatures.
Limit the times the cooler is opened to keep the contents cold longer.
Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped. This keeps their juices from contaminating prepared and cooked foods or foods that will be eaten raw, such as fruits and vegetables.
Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under tap water before packing them in the cooler.
For more food safety tips, visit
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Happy Father’s Day.
“Health is the greatest gift, happiness the greatest wealth
Happy Father's Day
“Each life stage has its own nutritional requirements to keep your body running in peak form,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Jim White. “Eating right at every age will help you sail through the decades feeling great.”
The Academy and its expert registered dietitian nutritionists offer tips to help men understand which foods will help boost their health at every decade of life.
20s: High Energy
“A higher metabolism and an active lifestyle can help younger men maintain a better weight, even if their diet isn’t stellar,” White says. “Eating foods like nuts, seeds, and dried fruit instead of snacks like chips, soda, and candy can satisfy your hunger and give a nutrient boost at the same time.”
Active guys need to be sure they're getting enough protein. Choose a variety of foods like seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds. “Heart-healthy fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, too,” White says.
30s: Weight Doesn't Wait
“While your appetite may stay the same in your 30s as in your 20s, your lifestyle has likely slowed a little due to marriage, kids and jobs. So now is the time to change to a more regular eating pattern,” White says.
Eating smaller, more regular and more frequent meals throughout the day will help you keep from getting too hungry and then overeating at a meal later in the day. “Plan healthy meals and snacks for your day, whether you’re at work or at home,” White says.
40s: Feed the Heart and Bones
As men age, the risk of heart disease becomes greater, and your 40s are the time to put more focus on heart health. “Fiber, especially soluble fiber found in peas, beans, oats, apples, and citrus fruit, can help keep your heart healthy because it works like a sponge to soak up cholesterol,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Ximena Jimenez.
Now is also a good time to reinforce strong teeth and bones. “Calcium from low-fat or fat-free dairy, dark green leafy vegetables or tofu, and vitamin D from fortified foods like milk and cereal are two of the best nutrients for your bones and teeth,” Jimenez says.
50s: Busting Disease
As certain diseases like cancer, especially prostate cancer, become more likely in the 50s and beyond, including plenty of antioxidants in your diet is key, like those found in berries and colorful vegetables.
While lycopene, vitamin E, and selenium are marketed to men as tools to reduce the chance of developing prostate cancer, there is no definitive science to back up these claims. “Whether there is a direct correlation between prostate cancer and these minerals or not, an overall healthy diet should contain both selenium and lycopene,” White says.
60s and Beyond: Maintain the Muscle
In your 60s and beyond, men start losing muscle mass, so protein is important. Replace protein foods that are higher in solid fats with choices that are lower in solid fats and calories or are sources of oils, such as salmon and tuna. “Also look at beans and peas. Because of their high nutrient content, they are considered both a vegetable and protein food,” White says.
For more information on men’s health, visit Healthy Eating for Men.
All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org
Resources
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Men's Health
US Department of Health and Human Services: Men's Health
Friday, June 13, 2025
Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
National Safety Month
Create a Safe Kitchen
Kitchen Safety for Kids: Fun & Secure Cooking Tips
Kitchen safety involves avoiding and looking for potential hazards. Focus your attention on four main areas.
- Fire and Electrical Hazards
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety and Cleanliness
- Create a Child-Friendly Kitchen
Fire and Electrical Hazards
1. Use a 3-prong grounded connection on all appliances.
2. Do not use extension cords.
3. Discard any broken or damaged appliances.
4. Turn off burners immediately when not in use.
5. Keep dish towels, pot holders, and paper towels away from the stove or other hot areas where they can catch fire.
6. Do not leave candles burning unattended. Place in flameproof containers.
7. Keep a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen, but away from the stove or other hot areas.
8. Keep lighters and matches away from the reach of children.
2. Do not use extension cords.
3. Discard any broken or damaged appliances.
4. Turn off burners immediately when not in use.
5. Keep dish towels, pot holders, and paper towels away from the stove or other hot areas where they can catch fire.
6. Do not leave candles burning unattended. Place in flameproof containers.
7. Keep a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen, but away from the stove or other hot areas.
8. Keep lighters and matches away from the reach of children.
Kitchen Safety - Fire Hazards
Food Preparation
1. Turn the handles of cooking pots and pans away from the front of the stove.
2. Be careful when removing the lid from hot foods. The heat can burn you.
2. Be careful when removing the lid from hot foods. The heat can burn you.
3. Never leave cooking foods unattended!!
4. Close cabinet doors and draws when not in use.
4. Close cabinet doors and draws when not in use.
5. Make sure appliances with sharp areas are unplugged before touching them.
6. Use proper lifting techniques when carrying heavy items.
6. Use proper lifting techniques when carrying heavy items.
7. Knives - Always cut away from the body when using a knife. Cut using a proper cutting surface. Keep knives clean. Do not leave knives soaking in water. When cleaning the blade, keep the sharp edge away from hands.
Kitchen Safety: Knife Safety
Food Safety and Cleanliness
There are ways to avoid food poisoning and accidents by proper handling of foods and keeping yourself and your work area clean.
1. Clean up spills immediately.
2. Always wash your hands before working in the kitchen. Wash with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after handling food.
3. Wash kitchen surfaces often, and wash platters before refilling them with fresh food.
2. Always wash your hands before working in the kitchen. Wash with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after handling food.
3. Wash kitchen surfaces often, and wash platters before refilling them with fresh food.
4. Keep uncooked and ready-to-eat foods separate. Juices from raw meat may cross-contaminate other food if they contain harmful bacteria.
5. Use one cutting board for raw meat and poultry and another one for vegetables. If you use only one cutting board, wash it with hot soapy water after preparing each food item.
6. Use a food thermometer to be sure foods are cooked safely. Steaks should be cooked to 145 °F, ground beef cooked to 160 °F, and all poultry cooked to 165 °F.
7. Never hold hot or cold foods for more than two hours at room temperature, or between 40 °F and 140 °F. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers promptly.
8. When in doubt, throw it out; do not eat it.
6. Use a food thermometer to be sure foods are cooked safely. Steaks should be cooked to 145 °F, ground beef cooked to 160 °F, and all poultry cooked to 165 °F.
7. Never hold hot or cold foods for more than two hours at room temperature, or between 40 °F and 140 °F. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers promptly.
8. When in doubt, throw it out; do not eat it.
Food Safety
June is National Safety Month

Cooking and spending time in the kitchen is fun for kids, and also provides parents with an opportunity to teach children. Here are tips to create a kid-friendly kitchen:
Sunday, June 1, 2025
June is National Dairy Month
A Tribute to the Dairy Industry:
From the Cow and the Farmer to Your Kitchen Table.
Resource: National Dairy Council
Milk, cheese, and yogurt play a critical role in the diets of adults and children by providing essential nutrients. Drinking one cup of milk can help you meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommended three servings of daily low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products.
One cup (8-ounce) serving of milk provides the following nutrients: (Information based on one cup of fat-free white milk)
One cup (8-ounce) serving of milk provides the following nutrients: (Information based on one cup of fat-free white milk)
Calcium provides 30% of the Daily Value. It helps build and maintain bones and teeth, and it plays a role in nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.
Vitamin D provides about 25% of the Daily Value. Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of calcium and enhances bone mineralization.
Protein provides about 16% of the Daily Value and essential amino acids. Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue and is a source of energy during intense physical activities.
Protein provides about 16% of the Daily Value and essential amino acids. Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue and is a source of energy during intense physical activities.
Vitamin B12 provides about 22% of the Daily Value. Vitamin B12 helps build red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), provides about 26% of the Daily Value. Riboflavin helps convert food into energy. It is also involved in exercising muscles.
The National Dairy Council provides user-friendly nutrition education materials. It advocates healthy living and is committed to our communities and health care needs.
National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers, and media.
Established in 1915, NDC is comprised of a staff of nutrition science researchers, registered dietitians and communications experts dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person’s lifespan. In addition, NDC funds independent research to aid in the ongoing discovery of information about dairy foods’ important role in a healthy lifestyle. This research provides insights to the industry for new dairy product innovations.
In partnership with its network of state and regional dairy councils, NDC disseminates nutrition programs, materials and research to support government recommendations for improved nutrition for Americans, including consumption of at least three servings of low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products a day.
3-Every-Day™, a Dairy Promotion. Consuming 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy – three daily servings of milk, cheese, or yogurt is an easy way for families to get a powerful punch of nutrients to help build stronger bones and healthy bodies and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, a growing body of research suggests that enjoying three servings of dairy foods a day as part of a nutrient-rich, balanced diet may help maintain a healthy weight.
American Dairy Association of Indiana's
Every Single Day TV Spot.
Every Single Day TV Spot.
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Visit the Fuel Up to Play 60 website to learn more.
Lactose Intolerance.
National Dairy Council, Lactose Intolerance
Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council
Tribute to the Dairy Advertisers.
National Dairy Council, Lactose Intolerance
Messages from the Dairy Councils and Associations
American Dairy Farmers, 1990’sMaine Dairy and Nutrition Council
Sponsored by the American Dairy Farmers
Tribute to the Dairy Advertisers.
I’m not sure who gets the credit for the Cow Tap Dancing,
but the Message is Milk gets you swinging again.
but the Message is Milk gets you swinging again.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Whole Grain Sampling Day
Grains of Goodness. Exploring Whole Grains
Whole Grain Sampling Day The Whole Grains Council is holding a Whole Grain Sampling Day to encourage people to try new foods made with whole grains. Stop by the Whole Grains Council to learn more and meet some of the participating companies.
Identifying Whole Grains
Whole Grain Stamps
Whole Grain Stamps
- If a product bears the 100% Stamp (left image above), then all its grain ingredients are whole grain. There is a minimum requirement of 16g (16 grams) – a full serving – of whole grain per labeled serving, for products using the 100% Stamp.
- If a product bears the 50%+ Stamp (middle image), then at least half of its grain ingredients are whole grain. There is a minimum requirement of 8g (8 grams) – a half serving – of whole grain per labeled serving, for products using the 50%+ Stamp. The 50%+ Stamp was added to the Whole Grain Stamps in January of 2017 and will begin appearing on products in the spring and summer of 2017.
- If a product bears the Basic Stamp (right image), it contains at least 8g (8 grams) – a half serving – of whole grain, but may also contain some refined grain.
whole grains as the first ingredient:
Amaranth
Barley
Brown Rice
Buckwheat
Bulgur (Cracked Wheat)
Corn (Polenta, Tortillas, Whole Grain Corn/Corn Meal)
Farro
Kamut®
Millet
Oats, Whole Oats, Oatmeal
Quinoa
Rye, Whole Rye
Sorghum
Spelt
Teff
Triticale Wild Rice
Whole Wheat Flour
Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Explore Eat Right with Colors - Taste the Rainbow
Red and Pink Foods
Apples, Beets, Cayenne, Cherries, Cranberries, Guava, Kidney Beans, Papaya, Pink Beans, Pink/Red Grapefruit, Pomegranates, Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Red Bell Peppers, Red Cabbages, Red Chili Peppers, Red Corn, Red Currants, Red Grapes, Red Onions, Red Pears, Red Peppers, Red Plums, Red Potatoes, Red Tomatoes, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelons
Green Foods
Alfalfa, Artichokes, Arugula, Asparagus, Avocado, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccoli rabe, Brussels Sprouts, Celery, Chives, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Dandelion Greens, Edamame, Endive, Fennel, Green apples, Green Beans, Green Cabbage, Green Grapes, Green Olives, Green Onion, Green Pears, Green Peas, Green Pepper, Green Tomatoes, Honeydew, Kale, Kiwi, Leeks, Lettuce, Limes, Mint, Okra, Oregano, Parsley, Pistachios, Snow Peas, Spinach, Sugar snap peas, Swiss Chard, Tarragon, Tomatillo, Wasabi, Watercress, Zucchini
Blue and Purple Foods
Blue Grapes, Blue and Purple Potatoes, Blueberries, Dried Plums, Plums, Eggplant, Pomegranates, Elderberries, Juniper Berries, Kelp (Seaweed), Purple Belgian Endive, Purple Cabbage, Purple Figs
Yellow and Orange Foods
Apricots, Bananas, Butternut Squash, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cheddar Cheese, Citrus Fruits, Clementines, Corn, Creamsicle, Garbanzo Beans, Golden Apples, Golden Flax Seed, Golden Raisins, Grapefruit, Honey, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin Oranges, Mangoes, Nectarines, Orange Jello, Orange Peppers, Orange Tomatoes, Oranges, Papaya, Parsnips, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Rutabagas, Saffron, Salmon, Spaghetti Squash, Squash Blossoms, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Tangerines, Whole Grains, Yams, Yellow Apples, Yellow Beans, Yellow Peppers, Yellow Summer Squash, Yellow Wax Beans
White and Black Foods
White: Cauliflower, Coconut, Garlic, Ginger, Green Onions, Scallions, Horseradish, Jicama, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Millet, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Quinoa, Shallots, Soy Products, Sunflower Seeds, Tofu, Turnips, White Beans, White Corn, White Sesame Seeds
Black: Black Beans, Black Cherries, Black Currants, Black Mushrooms, Black Olives, Black Quinoa, Black Raspberry, Black Rice, Black Sesame Seeds, Black Soybeans, Blackberries, Boysenberries, Prunes, Raisins, Seaweeds, Tamari (Soy Sauce)
Black: Black Beans, Black Cherries, Black Currants, Black Mushrooms, Black Olives, Black Quinoa, Black Raspberry, Black Rice, Black Sesame Seeds, Black Soybeans, Blackberries, Boysenberries, Prunes, Raisins, Seaweeds, Tamari (Soy Sauce)
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Sandra Frank, Ed.D, RDN, FAND
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Sandra Frank, Ed.D, RDN, FAND
Jake Frank
Monday, March 17, 2025
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with
Healthy Green Foods
Healthy Green Foods
Shades of
Green, a Symphony of Flavors.
Ways to increase Green Food Intake:
•Add spinach or broccoli when cooking pasta, rice, or soup.
•Freeze green grapes for a sweet snack.
•Add thin slices of green apples or zucchini to a sandwich.
Recipe
Spinach Pesto Pasta
by Alida Fischbach @alidaskitchen
by Alida Fischbach @alidaskitchen
About Green Fruits and Vegetables.
Green in plants signifies the presence of the plant pigment chlorophyll. The nutrients found in these fruits and vegetables may reduce cancer risks, lower blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol levels, improve vision, enhance the immune system, and fight harmful free radicals.
Green fruits and vegetables are rich in many vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, folate, vitamin C, and beta-carotene (vitamin A). They contain phytochemicals such as luteins and indoles, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. They are high in fiber and support a healthy digestive system.
Phytonutrients (or phytochemicals) are found in plants. They are part of what gives fruits and vegetables their colors. Phytonutrients help protect plants from diseases found in the environment and protect us in a similar way. Studies have linked an increase in fruit and vegetable intake by lowering the risk of specific cancers and heart disease. The following list describes how phytonutrients may also help protect human health.
1. Act as an antioxidant.
2. Improves immune response.
3. Improves cell-to-cell communication.
4. Destroys cancer cells.
5. Repairs DNA damage caused by toxins in the environment.
Antioxidants. As the body uses oxygen, there are by-products (known as “free radicals”) that can cause damage to cells. Antioxidants can prevent or slow down the damage caused by these free radicals and decrease the risk of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants may also improve the immune defense and lower the risk of infection. Some examples of antioxidants include vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, lycopene, and flavonoids.
Kermit Sings Being Green
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and
Dietetic Techician, Registered
Dietetic Techician, Registered
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and Dietetic Technician Registered Day were created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to increase the awareness of registered dietitian nutritionists as indispensable food and nutrition services providers.
Acknowledge the Contributions and Celebrate the Dedication of the RDN & NDTR, who help people and communities achieve a healthy lifestyle through food and nutrition.
Congratulations, RDNs!
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