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Nutrition Education

The Mediterranean Diet Details

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A detailed breakdown of the Mediterranean Diet including a sample menu for a typical day and a comprehensive grocery list.


Sip Smarter

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The American Heart Association's guide on avoiding empty calories from your beverages.


Label Reading Guide

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A breakdown of how to interpret a nutrition label with a focus on carbohydrates.


Handy Guide for Portion Control

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"Handy" tips for every day portion control


Eating Better on a Budget

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Eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank or require hours of preparation and cooking. Simple strategies can help your stretch your budget and maximize your time for making healthy choices.


Shop Smart and Save

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Smart Shopping for Fruits and Veggies

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Mediterranean Diet Trader Joe's Guide

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A list of RD approved healthy snacks, entrees, and drinks to try out at your next visit to Trader Joes.


Calorie Density with Jeff Novick (full length)

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In this enlightening and humorous talk, registered dietitian Jeff Novick will show you why choosing the wrong kinds of calories is a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic.


Calorie Density with Jeff Novick (short)

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In this enlightening and humorous talk, registered dietitian Jeff Novick will show you why choosing the wrong kinds of calories is a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic.


How Not To Diet with Dr. Michael Greger

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Dr. Michael Greger is a New York Times Bestselling Author and he has scoured the world’s scholarly literature and developed this brand new presentation based on the latest in cutting-edge research and his new book: "How Not to Diet."


What Is the Mediterranean Diet?

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The Mediterranean diet refers to a way of eating that focuses on the traditional foods eaten in the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been well researched and is associated with many health benefits, primarily heart health.


What Does Sugar Actually Do To Your Body?

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University of California Davis' Kimber Stanhope presents on the effects sugar can take your body. It is a part of a vicious cycle known as metabolic syndrome.


Lifestyle Management

Physical Activity Recommendations

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The American Heart Association's recommendations for 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week and how to achieve it.


Lifestyle Log

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Research has shown that those who track their daily intake and activity have increased awareness and better outcomes. This is a resource for you to record your food intake, physical activity, and daily weight in one spot.


Get Moving!

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Realistic tips on how to both set and reach your recommended daily activity goals.


Meal Timing

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An introduction to the benefits of time restricted eating and intermittent fasting and how to implement this behavioral change into your daily routine.


AHA Sleep Hygiene

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See these tips from the American Heart Association on how to tweak your tech habits to ensure a restful night's sleep.


Getting a Good Night's Sleep

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According to the National Institute on Aging, not getting enough sleep can affect all areas of your life and cause health problems. Learn how to develop healthy habits at bedtime as you age to help you get a good night's sleep.


5 Things to Know About Stress

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Everyone experiences stress from time to time. It is important to be able to identify how it is affecting your health and what you can do to manage it.


Intuitive Eating

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A guide to intuitive eating which includes evaluating your past and current eating habits, how you view what you choose to eat, and how you feel after you eat.


Stress & Emotional Eating

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Stress can take a toll on your health, but there are many quick and easy strategies to manage your stress instead of letting your stress manage you.


Daily Healthy Lifestyle Hygiene

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A checklist for daily habits to build into your new lifestyle to optimize both your time and energy.


Staying on Track

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Most of us are good at starting to healthy behaviors, but the key is how to maintain those changes for the long-haul for the long-term health benefits


Recipes

Sodium Free Seasoning Tips

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A guide on how to flavor your favorite foods with herbs and seasoning, without the added sodium.


Balanced Breakfast Ideas

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A few simple Mediterranean Diet breakfast ideas to start your day off right.


Simple Snack Ideas

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Balanced snack suggestions that will keep you full and satisfied.


Enhance Your Entrée

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Healthy eating does not have to be bland and boring. There are hundreds of ways to spice up your meals to keep them healthy and tasty!


Olive Oil Dressing

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Commercial salad dressing is often filled with salt and sugar. Try this simple olive oil recipe to add to your salads. Don't be afraid to try some new variations as well!


Spa Water

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Simple tips and tricks to add flavor to your water.


Pantry, Fridge & Freezer Clean-out

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Start your journey to good health with a fresh start. Clean out your refrigerator, freezer and cupboards of the foods that keep you from being your best you.


Mediterranean Diet Cookbooks

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The Mediterranean Diet is not only one of the healthiest lifestyle habits, it is also one of the tastiest ways of eating as well. Explore the many resources available to find easy, new, delicious recipes for you and your family to enjoy.