NutraWiz Past Handouts of the Week

Past Handouts of the Week

#15.  Ever wonder about sprouting? Here's a 4-page handout on everything you need to know to grow your own vegetable sprouts, brought to you by the Oregon State University's Extension Service.

#14.  www.diabetesincontrol.com has some great information about diabetes, including this great handout: "Remember Your ABCs" (except, this handout goes all the way to the letter I!).

#13.  From the University of Arizona, a colorful, unique sheet on their Eating Issues and Body Image Continuum. This is a superb tool for exploring attitudes and behaviors about food, and may help identify eating issues.

#12.  A handy exercise log, for patient use for for your own use, compliments of HealthCentral.com.

#11.  An attractive and useful handout on the high-potassium diet, brought to us by the University of Rochester Medical Center.

#10.  A great resource for patients with diabetes who insist on eating at fast food restaurants: This fast food guide from the Camino Medical Group in Palo Alto lists common fast food restaurant meals, along with carb grams, carb units, sat fat grams, and recommended picks.

#9.  Just for Seniors! A great handout on the benefits of exercise, from the American Council on Exercise.

#8.  A no-nonsense, Basic Diabetes Meal Plan from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

#7.  From the International Food and Information Council, a full-color brochure on Food Allergies and Asthma.

#6. Enjoy seasonal vegetables all year round by learning safe tips about canning vegetables, brought to you by the Ohio State University Extension.

#5. Great info from University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension about how to nuke veggies! Plus everything you've always wanted to know (and tell your clients) about safe and healthy microwave cooking.

#4. The UCLA Dining and Hospitality Services SNAC Campaign's 3-page handout on the benefits of fiber, including fiber facts plus a list of the fiber content of some common foods.

#3. The Minnesota 5-a-day coalition's tips for washing fresh fruits and vegetables. (For more on 5-a-day, download other docs at MDH's site, or, at the national site).

#2. "Building Baby's Brain: Is Breast Milk Best?" from University of Georgia/College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

#1. Food Portions Handout from Kansas State Cooperative Extension.