With fall back in full swing, everyone’s schedules are busier than ever. Between school, work, after-school activities, errands and more, it's all too easy for quality time like family meals to take a back seat. This autumn, make a point to commit to making family meals a regular part of your schedule! Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner wants to help families continue to build strong bonds this fall and beyond, with five tips that will ... |
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As part of the season of change with leaves crunching underfoot and a crispness in the air, remember to pause to celebrate a food known for its change, crunching and crispness – popcorn. In honor of National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a time when farmers head to the fields to harvest crops, gather with loved ones to celebrate this humble yet extraordinary snack. Whether it’s prepped on the stove, in the microwave or purchased ready-to-eat, Americans consume around 14 billion quarts each year of the wholesome whole grain, according to the Popcorn Board. With each kernel, popcorn’s tantalizing aroma fills the air, setting off a ... |
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About half of you say you’re actively trying to eat more healthfully — and that’s great. But if that’s the case, why are fully 70% of adults still overweight or obese? The answer may be in folks’ snacking habits. Snacks account for at least 25% of most adults’ daily calories, and 90% of you admit to eating one to three snacks a day. Unfortunately, these between-meal bites are usually not a handful of walnuts, a bunch of grapes or an apple. They’re highly processed, sugar-loaded, saturated-fat-soaked treats that overwhelm the benefits from healthier meals. That’s the finding of a new study in the European Journal of Nutrition. Looking at the eating habits of more than 800 people, the researchers found that the most popular and calorie-packed snacks are cookies, cheese, cakes, ice cream and frozen dairy desserts, pies, granola, and cereal bars. And these snacks are associated with ...
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