Nutrition 101 Video Series: How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
October 19, 2022
Did you know that the Nutrition Facts label has only been required on food and beverage packaging in the U.S. since 1990? This information can help us make healthier…
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Four Tips for Eating Healthy Without Going on a Diet
October 18, 2022
Eating healthily can seem daunting, especially with all the conflicting messages about food and nutritious eating that bombard us daily. Such confusion can even cause some to doubt their food…
Diversifying MyPlate: North American Indigenous Cuisine
October 7, 2022
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its associated MyPlate graphic are commonly referenced resources for learning about healthy and nutritious eating. The recently-updated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a…
Tips for Mindful Snacking
October 6, 2022
Life is busy for all of us, and it can feel impossible to slow down and make intentional choices about the food we eat each day. Most of us know…
Your Mindful Eating Resource
September 19, 2022
Mindful eating is a dietary practice that emphasizes intentionality and awareness while eating, with a goal to develop a healthier relationship with food. In 2022, “mindful eating” was added to…
2022 Food and Health Survey Spotlight: What Is a Healthy Food?
September 14, 2022
We often hear about the importance of making healthy food choices, but how do Americans define a “healthy food”? And how much of an influence does healthfulness have when we…
Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
September 6, 2022
“What’s for dinner?” It’s a question you may hear weekly (or even daily!) if you’re a parent of young children. But depending on the individual tummies and appetites in your…
To Formulate or Not to Formulate? The Lowdown on Infant Feeding
September 1, 2022
The first year of life is vital for a child’s growth, and proper nutrition is crucial to ensuring that infants have the necessary building blocks to support this period of…
2022 Food and Health Survey Spotlight: Parents of School-Age Kids
August 16, 2022
With summer on the wane and back-to-school season in full swing, many parents of school-age children are pivoting their food purchases in order to accommodate their kids’ new schedules. But…
Eight Ways To Save Money on Groceries
August 2, 2022
Americans are feeling the effects of rising food costs. IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey found that 83% of consumers have noticed an increase in food and beverage prices in…