Browse the most recent articles below. Click here to receive updates when we add free resources each week.
Following our license guide, anyone can use our free handouts for up to 15 people. If you need to share more, please join. Professional members receive a license to distribute, along with a more extensive library and resources.
Making A Successful Cooking Demo Video for All Channels
One thing that came out of the pandemic is that people started watching a lot more videos online. Youtube watchers have grown from 1.2 billion in 2015 to 2.7 billion in 2025. TikTok went from 653 million users in 2018 to almost 2 billion now.
Nowadays you might be called to make a cooking demo by video instead of in a real audience.
What is different?
Attention span, time to make the demo, and not much else.
12 High Sodium Foods to Minimize or Avoid
Here is a list of some of the highest sodium foods that we try to minimize when shopping.
Handout: Buy and Use These Veggies in Bulk
Here are the top money saving vegetables that can be purchased in bulk along with how to prepare them in fun easy ways so you don’t have food waste. By purchasing lower cost vegetables and avoiding food waste you can stretch your food dollars. This article has a handout and printable recipes.
Melon: High Value Food
Do you eat "value meals" at fast food counters? If so, you might want to read our comparison about a different kind of value food - value for your wallet, value for your health and value for how much food you get to eat for so few calories.
8-Day Meal Prep Success
Here's a story about meal prepping for eight days in just two hours, and let me tell you, the results were fantastic! The variety of meals was incredible, making dinner each night a breeze – just a few minutes to reheat and enjoy.
Essential Kitchen Tools to Build Salads
Here’s a list of essential tools to build a great salad.
Rotisserie Chicken: Purchase Or Roast Yourself?
Spatchcock is a method of roasting poultry where you remove the backbone so it roasts flat. The result is not only 30% less cooking time but a very moist meat!
The Bento Lunch Box
Here is a delicious way to take a healthy lunch anywhere on the go using a bento box lunchbox.
Shopping List for A Gym
The number of gyms in the US has grown over the past 2 years and is now at an all-time high after the pandemic. Over 70 million Americans are gym members now. Maybe it is time to list your fitness goals and shop for a gym or fitness center that fits your budget.
What Are You Putting In Those Portable Cups?
Here are some healthy and delicious drinks you can prepare and carry in a portable cup like a Stanley, sport bottle, or thermos.
Solutions: There is Nothing Ready To Eat Now
We all watched the funny TikTok videos with parents acting like their kids. Most of them opened the refrigerator or pantry and cried out, “There is nothing ready to eat around here.” Obviously, ready was the operative word!
No, we don’t need to go out to a fast food restaurant because we do have food that is ready to eat!
Here are nine fast, healthful snacks to overcome that dilemma
Connected Health: Tracking Health, Activity, and Sleep
The new Apple Watch 10 offers advanced features such as sleep tracking, EKG monitoring, heart rate tracking, step counting, activity monitoring, standing reminders, and even screen use tracking. Other comparable devices include FitBit, Garmin, and Google Pixel, as well as fitness apps found on smartphones and watches.
Advantages of Roasted Dinner
Roasted dinners are so easy. Put everything in the oven together, set the timer and wait for dinner. There is little attended time, the cooking method is healthy, and cleanup is a breeze. Here is how to do it.
The Pros and Cons of Instacart
The pros and cons of using instacart for healthy online grocery shopping.
Handout: Bird Flu and Egg Cost
Here is a sign from a country store selling 30 eggs for $12.99 but some stores are completely out of eggs or they are restricting the number or purchases - what is going on with the avian flu and the egg shortage or increased cost of eggs?
Veggie-Boost: Fun & Easy Ways to Get More Veggies on Your Plate!
Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, offering a wealth of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, that support overall well-being. Eating a variety of vegetables provides vital nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and folate, which are crucial for immune function, heart health, and cell repair. Fiber in vegetables aids digestion, promotes a healthy gut, and helps regulate blood sugar levels, which is beneficial for maintaining energy and preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, antioxidants in vegetables help combat oxidative stress, reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of conditions like cancer. Incorporating more vegetables into daily meals can improve energy levels, enhance skin health, and support long-term wellness. Here is how to eat more.
Roundup: Food News You Can Use
Getting food news and keeping up with upcoming tariffs, bird flu, and rising costs will be essential for educators. Here is an overview of what we see right now.
Handout: 12 Months of New Year’s Resolutions to Follow MyPlate
Here are some MyPlate-inspired New Year's resolution ideas to guide you toward healthier eating patterns all year one for each month.
Handout: 20 Ideas for Gifts of Health
Here are some thoughtful "gifts of health" to inspire wellness and self-care for yourself and your loved ones.
More handouts and resources from our Nutrition Education Store