Educational Guides
Factual, comprehensive resources on nutrition topics and healthy eating concepts.
Our educational guides provide neutral, fact-based information about various aspects of nutrition and food. Each guide presents comprehensive information drawn from scientific literature and regulatory sources, organized in an accessible format.
These resources are designed purely for educational purposes and do not contain recommendations, advice, or prescriptive content. The information is presented to help readers develop their understanding of food-related topics.
Reading Food Labels
A comprehensive guide to understanding nutrition facts panels, ingredient lists, and product claims. This guide breaks down the regulatory requirements for food labeling and explains what each component means.
Understanding Macronutrients
This educational resource explains proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, detailing their functions in the body, dietary sources, and how they're measured and reported on nutrition labels.
Balanced Meals by Season
A seasonal approach to meal composition based on produce availability. This guide presents factual information about seasonal food availability and nutritional considerations without specific recommendations.
Food Storage and Safety
Evidence-based information on safely storing different food types, understanding expiration dates, and preventing foodborne illness. This guide presents scientific information about food safety practices.
Understanding Food Processing Methods
An educational overview of different food processing techniques used in modern food production, from minimal processing to ultra-processed foods, with factual information about each method.
Global Nutrition Patterns
A neutral examination of dietary patterns from different regions around the world, looking at staple foods, traditional preparation methods, and general nutritional profiles.
Featured Content
Updated Food Label Guide
Our most comprehensive educational resource on understanding modern food labels has been updated to reflect recent regulatory changes. This guide includes information about new labeling requirements, changes to serving size definitions, and added sugar declarations.
The complete guide contains visual examples of label components, a glossary of common terms, and explanations of various certification symbols found on food packaging.