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Set Smart Lifestyle Goals with the Help of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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Set Smart Lifestyle Goals with the Help of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to helping people enjoy healthy lives through food and nutrition. Here are a few ways, plus how to find an RDN in your area.

March is National Nutrition Month^®!

Happy National Nutrition Month 2025

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Healthy Eats at the Amusement Park

Eating right at an amusement park can seem like an impossible feat, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these tips!

Spring Cleaning 101

Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to give the kitchen a good food safety check and cleaning, especially refrigerators and freezers where raw meat, poultry and seafood are stored. Follow these tips for a thorough spring cleaning.

Smart Snacks for Your Trip

It's easy to grab candy and soda at a gas station, but with a little planning, you can snack the smart way on a road trip and arrive at your destination feeling energized.

Know Your Farmer, Know Their Farm

To know your farmer is to appreciate the food they provide — but just as important is to know their farm. The type of farm determines the food produced and is as unique as the people who run it. Learn about different types of farming operations.

Spring into Action

Spring is here. In addition to all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables available, warmer weather gives us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy the benefits of physical activity.

Make a Fresh Start with Spring Foods

Spring is a great time to hit the reset button and reintroduce some fresh produce into your kids' days after a long winter. Get into the swing of spring with these four seasonal favorites.

Go! Tips to Put the Spring Back in Your Step

Birds chirping, trees blooming and feet on the pavement all signal the arrival of spring. However, hitting the great outdoors for a 5K or fun run involves more than just lacing up your sneakers and programming the perfect playlist. These simple steps will get you on your feet again the safe and healthy way.

Banishing Brown Bag Boredom

It's important to send your children to school with a healthy lunch, but it's also important to ensure they eat it. Encourage interest and appetites with these strategies.

Kids in the Garden: A Nutritious and Fun Experience

Planting a garden can be fun for the entire family. With fruits and vegetables conveniently growing at eye level, planting a garden can have a positive impact on your child's health, too!

How to Prevent 7 Picnic Food Safety Mistakes

Spring and summer are prime time for picnics, a chance to enjoy your favorite foods in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, one small error can sicken your whole crew, making you one unpopular host! Before you pack the picnic basket, remember these simple tips to ensure that unwanted bacteria won't have a place at your table.

Family Exercise Ideas for Every Season

The key to an active family is finding fun things to do in every season. Aim for a goal of 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for kids of moderate activity daily — no matter the weather!

What Makes a Healthful Drink of Water?

While turning on the tap for a cool drink of water is the ultimate convenience, water also is sold in glass and plastic bottles, as well as cans and boxes. Why are there so many types of bottled water? Which is the healthiest? And if tap water is best and least expensive, are the rest just a waste of money? Find out!

Healthful Vegetarian Meal Ideas

Following a vegetarian eating pattern includes more than just salads. A healthy vegetarian diet includes a wide variety of foods from all the food groups. Here are some healthful ideas to get you started!

Are Your Kitchen Surfaces and Sponges Really Clean

You can find illness-causing germs all around your kitchen. So, it's important not only to wash your hands, but also to clean kitchen surfaces and sponges to reduce the spread of bacteria.

8 Food Safety Tips When Traveling Abroad

Your travel plans are set. Your passport is ready. But do you know what might be lurking in the food on your plate as you travel outside the United States?

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