Food has the power to energize our bodies and do even more – it can positively impact the planet and the people who grow and make our food. Our Nutrition Education Hub is filled with a variety of resources to help you discover easy ways to eat with nutrition and sustainability in mind. With actionable guidance, tips and tricks, and answers to your tough questions, our team of dietitians and expert advisors have you covered.
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About Clif Bar Nutrition
Since day one our food has been crafted with purpose, for people and the planet. That’s why we prioritize organic, plant-based ingredients and responsible sourcing standards to create wholesome foods that energize any moment.
Healthy, Sustainable Eating 101
Thoughtful choices about the foods we eat can support our health, the health of the planet, and the health of generations to follow. Learn how to build a healthy, sustainable diet with the resources below.
Third-party sustainability seals and certifications provide verified guidance on how ingredients make their way from seed to shelf. Learn more about these symbols with registered dietitian, Liz Shaw.
How to Eat Well for People and the Planet
Featuring insights from leading voices in health and wellness, this infographic summarizes what it means to eat a healthy, sustainable diet. Get tips and tricks for how you can shop and eat more sustainably.
Behind the Label: Sustainability Seals and Certifications
Learn how to evaluate different sustainability seals and certifications when shopping for and choosing on-the-go foods.
Everything You Need to Know About Healthy, Sustainable Eating
We asked 20 health and wellness experts to define sustainable nutrition. Read more about their perspectives along with tips for how you can practice a healthy, sustainable diet.
Active Nutrition
Whether you’re competing with the best or simply breaking a sweat with friends, good nutrition can give you the energy you need to keep moving. Check out our resources below for tips on how to fuel your workouts and active adventures, all while supporting the planet.
Learn how to energize your performance sustainably with advice from registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, Liz Shaw.
10 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources
There are plenty of plant-based protein foods that can help support your busy, active lifestyle. Registered dietitian Kelly Jones shares her top 10 plant-based protein sources.
What to Eat After a Workout
Nutrition after a workout can play a big role in helping you positively respond to your fitness routine. Here’s what you need to know about what to eat post-workout.
How to Train for a 5K for Beginners
So, you want to run a 5k? Maybe you signed up for a race or are thinking of running one but you’re not sure how to prepare for it. This is the guide for you!
Backpacking Snacks
One of the most important aspects of backpacking is planning the food for your trip. Plan to pack convenient foods that fuel your next adventure with these simple tips.
10 Pre-Workout Snacks
A good workout snack contains a blend of carbohydrates with moderate amounts of protein and fat. This list provides pre-workout snack ideas for activity spanning various durations and intensities.
Eating Sustainably for Active People
Fuel your active lifestyle with sustainable, nutritious foods that can energize your body and support the planet. Check out this guide to get started.
Protein and Caffeine Before a Workout
Combining caffeine and protein can prime your body for activity. Learn about pre-workout fuel that has the energy you need with a boost of caffeine.
What to Eat Before and During Cycling
Whether you’re riding inside or outside, how you fuel affects how you feel. Learn what to eat before (and during) your ride to help you have the best ride possible.
What to Eat Before Running
Get science-backed guidance from registered dietitian Kelly Jones to help you perform at your best every time you lace up your running shoes.
Pea Protein: The Option for Plant-Based Performance
Looking for a plant-based protein option? Learn about the benefits of pea protein for performance, the planet and beyond.
The Role of Sugar in the Athlete’s Diet
Carbohydrates, like sugar, can get a bad rap, but when it comes to sports nutrition, they’re king! Read on to learn about the key role carbs play in athletic performance.
5 Facts About Protein and Recovery After a Workout
What you eat can affect your ability to train, adapt, and recover from activity. Learn why protein is key to refueling after a tough workout.
Kid Nutrition
The right snacks can help nourish little tummies and sustain the planet for future generations. Read on for snacking tips and recipes that will keep little ones going, growing, and exploring for years to come.
A Parent’s Guide to Camping with Kids
Camping offers an incredible opportunity for families to slow down, enjoy nature, and experience adventure together. This checklist includes everything you’ll need when camping with kids.
30 Non-Candy Goodies to Hand Out at Halloween
Here’s a plethora of non-candy goodies and non-food goodies you can easily find, afford and hand out to the happy kids of your neighborhood this Halloween.
15 Soccer Snack Ideas for the Big Game
Snacks provide energy, hydration, and key nutrients that active kids need for success on the field. Check out these portable snack ideas to help fuel their next game.
20 School Snack Ideas for Kids
No matter the time of year, figuring out school snack ideas can be quite laborious. Here are 20 snack ideas for kids to help you get through the school year triumphantly.
15 Filling Snacks for Kids
Looking for snack ideas that will fill hungry tummies and keep kids going? We’ve got you covered!
Protein for Kids: Why Protein Should be on Your Shopping List
How much protein do kids need, what types are best, and how do you know your kid is eating enough? Get answers to these questions and more from registered dietitian, Jenna Braddock.
Make Snack Time Easy: How to Create a Self-Serve Snack Station at Home
If snack time is eating into your productivity (and chipping away at your sanity!), building a self-serve snack station could be for you. Learn how with registered dietitian and mom, Sally Kuzemchak.
What Makes Up a Nutritious Snack for Active Kids?
Choosing the best snacks for kids comes with practice. Get tips on what to look for when choosing snacks to fuel all their activities.
Easy Nutritious Snacks for Kids on the Go
Finding portable, nutritious snacks that are also delicious and easy can feel like a tall task for parents. Check out this list of ideas to meet all your snacking needs.
15 Easy and Balanced Camping Snacks
Whether you are going for a weeklong excursion in the woods or having a sleepover in the backyard, learn how to choose camping snacks that are fun and balanced.
10 Easy & Nutritious Halloween Snacks for Kids
Kids need smart nutrition to fuel their active bodies and imaginative play. Get in the spooky spirit with these Halloween snack ideas from registered dietitian, Frances Largeman-Roth.
12 After-School Snacks
When kids bust through the door in the afternoon, spirits and appetites are high. Feeding them a snack that helps boost their energy is a must. Check out these 12 easy and quick ideas.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids
Learn how to choose nutritious and gluten-free snacks your kids will love from registered dietitian, Jenna Braddock.
15 Nutritious Snacks for Picky Eaters
Snack time is the perfect opportunity to experiment with flavors or textures to help your picky eater explore new nutritious foods. Get started with these tips.
15 Best Fiber Snacks for Kids
Looking for kid-friendly ways to add more fiber to your family’s everyday diet? Mom and registered dietitian Jenna Braddock shares all of her tips and tricks!
Meal Prep and Planning
When it comes to our own kitchens, things like filling half our plates with plants, meal prepping with purpose and reducing food waste are valuable steps toward a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. Get started by checking out these tools.
Nutrition and sustainable diets don’t have to be exclusively homemade. Registered dietitian, Liz Shaw, demonstrates how meal prepping can help positively impact our health, the planet, and the people who grow and make our food.
Plant Based Diet Meal Planning
From “cooking once” and buying in bulk to leaning on plant-based swaps and snacks, learn how meal planning and prep “shortcuts” can help you eat more sustainably.
What is a Plant-Based Diet? A Guide to Get You Started
Let’s talk about the power of plants. Check out this guide to learn about the what, why and how behind plant-based eating.
5 Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Science continues to grow around the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for both the health of people and the environment. Read this article to learn more.
What You Can and Can’t Eat on a Plant-Based Diet
Shifting to a plant-based diet doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. Here are some tips to help you navigate the grocery aisles.
Snacking
Nearly two-thirds of Americans report snacking at least once a day (IFIC, 2021). Snacks can help tide us over, satisfy our tastebuds and deliver good nutrition, all while supporting the planet. Learn how to I.D. nutritious, sustainable snacks for you and your family, no matter the occasion.
15 Best Beach Snack Ideas
Whether you’re taking a short day trip or a long beach vacation, plan ahead to ensure a great time. Here are some easy-to-pack snack ideas to take with you.
Road Trip Snacks
Stay energized when you hit the road for your next adventure with these delicious road trip snack ideas.
16 Nutritious Snacks for Work
No matter where you’re working, check out these simple strategies for making snacking an easy, positive, and delicious habit throughout your day.
5 Tips for Smart Snacking
Don’t let snacks be an afterthought. Plan ahead with these smart snacking ideas.
10 Nutritious Snacks On the Go
It’s easy for a busy day to get away from you if you aren’t prepared with nutritious snacks to keep you energized along the way. Check out these simple and easy on-the-go options.
18 Best Airplane Snacks
Don’t find yourself stuck without a snack next time you’re on a plane. Bring one of these airplane-friendly snacks on your next trip to keep you satisfied while flying.
11 Simple Snacks for 100 Calories or More
Follow this simple formula for nutritious snacks that will nourish your body and satisfy snack time.
Protein for Kids: Why Protein Should be on Your Shopping List
How much protein do kids need, what types are best, and how do you know your kid is eating enough? Get answers to these questions and more from registered dietitian, Jenna Braddock.
Make Snack Time Easy: How to Create a Self-Serve Snack Station at Home
If snack time is eating into your productivity (and chipping away at your sanity!), building a self-serve snack station could be for you. Learn how with registered dietitian and mom, Sally Kuzemchak.
What Makes Up a Nutritious Snack for Active Kids?
Choosing the best snacks for kids comes with practice. Get tips on what to look for when choosing snacks to fuel all their activities.
Easy Nutritious Snacks for Kids on the Go
Finding portable, nutritious snacks that are also delicious and easy can feel like a tall task for parents. Check out this list of ideas to meet all your snacking needs.
15 Easy and Balanced Camping Snacks
Whether you are going for a weeklong excursion in the woods or having a sleepover in the backyard, learn how to choose camping snacks that are fun and balanced.
10 Easy & Nutritious Halloween Snacks for Kids
Kids need smart nutrition to fuel their active bodies and imaginative play. Get in the spooky spirit with these Halloween snack ideas from registered dietitian, Frances Largeman-Roth.
12 After-School Snacks
When kids bust through the door in the afternoon, spirits and appetites are high. Feeding them a snack that helps boost their energy is a must. Check out these 12 easy and quick ideas.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids
Learn how to choose nutritious and gluten-free snacks your kids will love from registered dietitian, Jenna Braddock.
15 Nutritious Snacks for Picky Eaters
Snack time is the perfect opportunity to experiment with flavors or textures to help your picky eater explore new nutritious foods. Get started with these tips.
15 Best Fiber Snacks for Kids
Looking for kid-friendly ways to add more fiber to your family’s everyday diet? Mom and registered dietitian Jenna Braddock shares all of her tips and tricks!
How to Add More Fiber to Your Diet
Most of us are not getting enough fiber. Registered dietitian Ginger Hultin shares why fiber is important, how much you need, and easy ways to add fiber to your diet.
Health Professionals
Clif Bar’s in-house team of dietitians work with third-party nutrition and sustainability experts to support health professionals’ resource needs. Check out our client-friendly handouts, evidenced-based tools, and continuing education webinars below.
Webinars
Dietitians Driving Change: Navigating Healthy, Sustainable Diets
Join registered dietitians Sharon Palmer and Clancy Cash Harrison to learn why sustainability should be a core part of every dietitian’s toolkit. Learn how to evaluate the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of food choices, and what you can do to lead the charge in making healthy, sustainable diets more accessible.
Step 1: Watch the webinar above. Download the slides here.
Step 2: Earn continuing education (1 CEU). Take the quiz.
Exploring Packaged Food’s Role in Human, Societal and Planetary Health
Join nutrition and sustainability experts Adam Drewnowski, PhD and Mike Hamm, PhD as they dive into the current state of the science on healthy and sustainable eating patters and discuss new approaches to evaluating packaged foods with human, societal and planetary health in mind.
Healthy Sustainable Diets: Where Do Packaged Foods Fit?
Given our climate crisis and food and nutrition insecurity, there is a need to adopt healthy, sustainable diets. While the foundation of these diets is whole foods, packaged foods can fit. In fact, they can play a critical role in supporting nutrition security and making healthy, sustainable eating accessible to all. This webinar dives deeper into the state of healthy and sustainable eating, including current dietary guidance, consumption habits and recommendations for your clients.
Behind the Label: Sustainability Seals and Certification
Third-party sustainability seals and certifications provide verified guidance allowing consumers to identify sustainable options more easily. This webinar provides an overview of commonly used seals and certifications and the criteria they represent. Dietitians can learn key strategies to help their clients make informed choices that can positively impact their health, the planet and the lives of the people who grow and make our food.
Step 1: Watch the webinar above. Download the slides here.
Step 2: Earn continuing education (1 CEU). Take the quiz.
Eating Sustainably for Active People
When considering how to fuel sustainably, understanding how a food is grown and made can be just as important as how it impacts exercise. Join sports nutrition experts to explore the evidence on healthy, sustainable dietary patterns for fitness and learn how you can support your clients in making smart fueling choices that support active lifestyles and planetary health.
Step 1: Watch the webinar above. Download the slides here.
Step 2: Earn continuing education (1 CEU). Take the quiz.
Accelerating Impact: How RDs Can lead the Sustainable Nutrition Movement
Nutrition experts can lead the charge and drive education toward the adoption of practical, healthy, sustainable diets that are good for people and the planet. Learn from dietitians across different fields about how they integrate sustainable nutrition into their day-to-day, every day.
Handouts
Leading the Charge Towards Sustainable Diets
Registered dietitians are uniquely qualified to educate and drive adoption of practical, healthy, sustainable diets that keep people well, enhance access to nutritious food, and minimize environmental impacts now and for future generations. Download the PDF for talking points and actionable steps you and your clients can take today.
Helping Make Sustainable Eating the Norm
Given our climate crisis and food and nutrition insecurity, there is a need to adopt healthy, sustainable diets. While the foundation of these diets is whole foods, packaged foods can fit. In fact, they can play a critical role in supporting nutrition security and making healthy, sustainable eating accessible to all. Download the PDF to check out the fact sheet.
Active Nutrition Guide + Workbook
We understand that a solid nutrition plan isn’t just important for elite athletes. That’s why we’re proud to present the Active Nutrition Guide, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive resource for feeding and inspiring all active lifestyles. This guide and its accompanying workbook and modules are designed to equip nutrition professionals with evidence-based guidelines to create nutrition plans for any active occasion. Check out the below to get started!
The Active Nutrition Guide provides science-based information to enable health professionals to educate active individuals on the importance of nutrition in achieving their personal health and fitness goals. Use the guide and workbook to help personalize recommendations based on day-to-day intensity, frequency, and duration of activity.
Active Nutrition Guide Modules
The Active Nutrition Guide’s sports-specific modules provide nutrition advice from sports nutrition experts, alongside real-world tips from athletes. Use the modules to create personalized recommendations for your clients.
DISCLAIMER: The resources on this page were developed by Clif Bar’s nutrition team of registered dietitians with expert counsel from the Clif Nutrition Advisory Council, athletes and subject-matter experts. The ideas and suggestions included within these resources are provided for general educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or care. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider before beginning any physical fitness or health- and nutrition-related activity.