The national movement to improve restaurant kids' meals is growing. Communities and corporations have recognized the need for healthier options on the kids' menu. However, federal action is necessary to expand this policy to cover all children and ensure implementation of this critical effort to improve children’s health. A nationally representative poll conducted in October 2024 found that about 75 percent of Americans support restaurants having at least two kids’ meals that meet nutrition standards. Further, 83 percent of respondents with children in their household under the age of 13 support restaurants having at least two kids' meals that meet nutrition standards.
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All fats are a mix of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, though people usually categorize them by the fatty acid that predominates.
The good fats include monounsaturated fats (like avocado, canola oil, olive oil, safflower, and sunflower oil) and polyunsaturated fats (like fish, nuts, seeds, soy foods, sesame oil, and soybean oil).
Braising is perfect for winter, and it’s a twofer: You get to make a cozy dish and create its own sauce, all in one pot.
Not a fan of raw radishes? Give braised a try—once cooked, radishes are surprisingly mellow. Think of them as less starchy, more colorful mini potatoes.
Roasting vegetables with flat surfaces is a surefire way to produce flavor-rich browning. That’s why step 2 calls for cutting your cauliflower into slices, not florets.
Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed or restaurant foods, not the saltshaker. But you still need some salt for cooking and seasoning at home, especially if you’re an avid cook. Are some salts better for you because they’re higher in healthy minerals or lower in sodium? We have answers to those questions, plus a rundown of claims to take with a few grains of, um…salt.
Quincy Bioscience, maker of 'brain support' supplement Prevagen, has been ordered to cease marketing its product for 'memory improvement.' Here's what to know.
Tofu and tempeh have a stellar—and well-deserved—reputation. For starters, they come from soybeans, so they’re uber-nutritious. You can count on some magnesium and iron. Plus, you get a decent dose of calcium (from many brands of tofu) or potassium and fiber (from tempeh). Soybeans also bring the good kind of fat to your table.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Kate Sherwood
From Congress members Jan Schakowsky, Rosa L. DeLauro, and Shri Thanedar:
"We are writing this letter to show our support for the Treasury Department’s initiative to improve transparency in alcoholic beverage labeling through three regulations (Proposed rules RIN 11513-AC93 and RIN 11513-AC94, and Prerule RIN 11513-AC95) and to urge the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to prioritize reviewing these three rules and release them before the end of this presidential term.
'Empowering all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices' is a key pillar of the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and publishing these rules will be an important part of the administration’s legacy."
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