Is protein the “magic” potion to promote weight loss? Are there other health benefits? Many may be wondering this due to the increase in popularity of protein powders and packaged items drawing attention to the amount of protein in products. What’s going on with all this focus on protein? Consuming …
Read More »Don’t Let Holiday Food Traditions Derail Your Weight Goals
The holidays are a special time for many, filled with new and long-standing traditions. This includes food traditions. How can you turn down grandma’s famous pecan pie or your aunt’s spectacular mashed potatoes and gravy? Your objective should not be to deprive yourself, but indulge smartly and maintain your current …
Read More »Making The Most of Leftovers
On average, the American family throws out about $640 of leftovers a year. Ever heard of the phrase, “Cook it once; use it twice”? Most of us can think of lots of other more enjoyable things to do than spending time in the kitchen, dicing, cooking and cleaning. Truth be …
Read More »Make Your Holiday Season Food-Safe and Delicious!
If your family is among the thousands of “host families” that invite single or unaccompanied service members to share in your Thanksgiving meal, you are probably always looking for ways to top your last feast. One way to stay ahead of the curve is to deep-fry a turkey. Ah, yes, …
Read More »Eat Your Fruits & Vegetables – The Whole Rainbow!
We have all heard that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may help control our weight and lower our risk for heart disease as well as other chronic diseases. We have even been encouraged to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Experts recommend that ideally, Americans should …
Read More »Make Your Plate Look Like MyPlate!
MyPlate is a visual guide to encourage Americans to eat a variety of foods and build healthy meals. Experts believe the best and most simple way to improve Americans’ diets and combat obesity is to have Americans focus more on the proportion of each food group on their plates rather …
Read More »Essential Equipment for Your Cooking Kitchen
When your kitchen contains the necessary tools for cooking, it’s easier, faster and less frustrating to get meals on the table and enjoy cooking. And by eating at home, you’ll save time and money, and you can prepare healthier meals. One big mistake in preparing meals at home is trying …
Read More »From the Farm to Your Table
Where does the food we eat come from? This question is one part of the farm-to-table experience taking place across the nation. And the experience really begins with where the food is grown on the farm. Often, we choose to create our own unique farm-to-table experience when purchasing local fruits …
Read More »Add Excitement to Your Salad!
Eating a salad can be an exciting way to increase your intake of vegetables and fruits. (No, really, it can be!) The variety is limitless, and if you choose wisely, eating salads can be satisfying and even help you eat fewer calories and less sodium throughout the day. Be sure …
Read More »Dark, Green, Leafy Vegetables
As part of building a healthy eating pattern, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that you choose a good mix of foods by consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within food groups. This is the best way to ensure that your body gets what it needs for optimal …
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