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📣 Exciting announcement: The 2026 #NationalNutritionMonth theme will be "Discover the Power of Nutrition!" 💪

🍎 Learn more about next year's theme, which will emphasize nutrition's role in helping individuals & communities thrive: sm.eatright.org/NNM

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No time to whip up a homemade meal? 😰

Try these four speedy meals courtesy of registered dietitian nutritionists Cordialis Msora-Kasago and Grace Derocha — you can dish them up without breaking a sweat! 🙌

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Fake a Homemade Dinner
Family meals are making a comeback and that's good news. For many families, dinner may be the only time to get together and find out what's going on in each other's lives.
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Trying to improve your eating habits? 🙋

☕ Whether you're guilty of skipping breakfast, ordering takeout a lot or drinking too much caffeine, here are ways to kick those habits to the curb!

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5 Tips to Kick Bad Eating Habits to the Curb
Do you find yourself skipping breakfast? Or, maybe, you find yourself getting jitters from too much coffee? It might be time to kick those habits to the curb.
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✨Happy Diwali to you and your loved ones! ✨

🕯️ Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is among the most treasured and widely celebrated festivals in India and around the globe.

🔗 Learn about this joyous celebration in our new article by #eatright Ambassador Sangeeta Shrivastava, PhD, RDN!
Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is among the most treasured and widely celebrated festivals in India and around the globe.
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Have you heard of sustainable eating? 🤔🌍

On #WorldFoodDay, learn more in this short video with registered dietitian nutritionist and #eatright spokesperson Lena Beal!
Sustainable Eating
Sustainable eating is about choosing foods that are healthful to the environment and your body.
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Mushrooms add a meaty and savory deliciousness to a meal. They're also full of nutrients!

🍄 Learn about the different types of mushrooms and how you can incorporate these tasty fungi into your next dish. 😋

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Fun with Fungi: Garnish Your Meals with Mushrooms
They might be a type of fungus, but don't let that scare you away. Edible mushrooms are an excellent addition to your dinner plate: They're tasty, nutritious and versatile.
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Did you know registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are valuable resources for individuals with cystic fibrosis?

RDNs can create custom meal plans, ensure one’s vitamin and mineral needs are met and more. Read this overview from Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD.

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Cystic Fibrosis and Nutrition
Individuals with cystic fibrosis need to pay careful attention to their eating patterns. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help navigate the confusion.
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On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, it's important to acknowledge the inhabitants of the Americas prior to Christopher Columbus' arrival and to raise awareness of the historical and current experiences of these people.

Here are a few ways to learn more.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
While indigenous or native cultures and communities are celebrated on different days in different countries, the second Monday in October is honored as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States.
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In the U.S., exposure to lead is still a concern, especially for children who have access to toys with lead-based paint or individuals who live in older homes.

To help decrease lead absorption with nutrition, use these tips from Bethany Thayer, MS, RDN.

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How to Fight Lead Exposure with Nutrition
Although exposure to lead in the United States may have decreased in recent decades, many people are still affected. Fortunately, eating nutritious foods may help reduce the absorption of lead by the ...
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Have you heard of a pineberry, limequat or jostaberry? 🤔

They're all hybrid fruits! Packed with flavor & nutrition, they can be a great addition to your meals & snacks.

Check out 10 different varieties to try on National Fruit at Work Day!

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10 Must-Know Hybrid Fruits
With bizarre names, hybrids might sound like weird science, but these fruits and their many cousins are more natural and familiar than you might think.
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🍂 The #MidAutumnFestival is a Chinese holiday that gives thanks to crops harvested throughout the year & celebrates the moon goddess Chang’e.

🌕 Learn more about this event celebrated today, October 6, as well as the traditional foods eaten!

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Mid-Autumn Festival
Traditionally, Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated as a harvest festival; it’s an opportunity to give thanks to crops harvested throughout the year and celebrate the moon goddess Chang’e. Celebrations o...
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🌱 Curious about plant-based milks?

🥛 Registered dietitian nutritionist Sarah Klemm shares what they are, how they compare to cow's milk, and how to choose the right one for you based on your nutrient needs!

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Are Plant-Based Milks Right for Me?
Plant-based milks are dairy-free alternatives to cow’s milk. Each type of plant-based milk has a unique flavor and varies in the nutrients it provides.
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Is there a link between food color additives and ADHD? 🤔

🍭 Contrary to a commonly held notion by some, research on this topic has been inadequate or inconsistent.

🔗 Learn more from registered dietitian nutritionists at @eatrightpro.bsky.social!

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Food Color Additives and ADHD: Is There a Link?
Do color additives cause behavioral problems in children or add to the problems associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
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As the temperatures turn cooler, potato and kale soup makes a comforting dish. 🥔

🥬 Check out this delicious and nutritious recipe from registered dietitian nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner on #NationalKaleDay!

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Potato and Kale Soup Recipe
This hearty potato kale soup is perfect for a family dinner. A secret ingredient brings out its creaminess and texture.
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Struggling to eat vegetables throughout the day? 🍄 Add them to your breakfast menu! 😋

🍽️ Try these delicious ideas to add more produce to your plate during #BetterBreakfastMonth and on #BetterBreakfastDay! 🥦

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Veggies for Breakfast? Yes!
Many Americans may find it easier to fit fruit into breakfast, but vegetables can have an equally delicious place at the table.
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Sea salt vs. table salt: What's the difference? 🤔

🧂 Find out in celebration of #NationalCookingDay today, with salty tips from registered dietitians Carolyn O'Neil and Kerry Neville!

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All About Sea Salt
Wherever there is saltwater, you can find sea salt – and each region and harvesting method has its own unique attributes.
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