Making Diet Decisions During A Pandemic

(NAPSI)—Dreadful as the pandemic has been, for some people it has meant a positive health change. Three in 10 Americans made a major change to their diet during this time, according to new …

Build Simple Breakfasts to Fuel Your Family

To help boost you and your family’s immunity, try focusing on protein- and fiber-packed morning meals that are low in sugar.

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Easy Sweetpotato Minestrone Soup—California Style

(NAPSI)—Everyone needs delicious recipes with heaping servings of veggies. Whether you’re thinking about overall health or trying to lose a few pounds, maintaining a balanced diet throughout the …

This Heart Month, Pledge to Help Your Heart with These 3 Fitness Tips

(NewsUSA) - It's Heart Month and a good time to have a little heart-to-heart with yourself about the health of your ticker. Heart disease is one of the deadliest diseases in the nation, but the good …

A Surprising Assistant

(NAPSI)—Here’s a hot tip: Most baking enthusiasts may not realize it, but turning out great baked goods can be easier with a quality kitchen appliance that’s NOT the stove. It’s the sink. …

Easy Fish Friday options for kids and adults

(BPT) - Fish Friday is an important part of Lent, and if you honor this tradition, you’re probably looking to add something different to the menu. At the same time, you’re probably not …

Better-for-You Family Breakfasts

Making sure your family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a few wholesome ingredients, such as real milk, simple and healthful dishes can quickly become family favorites.

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A Fresh Twist on Fajitas to Support Family Nutrition

Gather fresh onions and bell peppers to mix with earthy, wholesome mushrooms as the heart of this plant-forward dish.

The Busy Family’s Holiday Hacks: Stress-Busting Tips to Help You Get Through the Season

(BPT) - The holidays are right around the corner which means more to-do’s and less time to do them in. With all the planning and stressing, don't let mealtime inspiration suffer and cooking fatigue set in! This holiday season, whether you have a houseful or a handful, Lauren Barth shares tips to make meal-planning less stressful, more joyous and downright hassle-free.

A Protein Twist for Tasty Family Meals

Add excitement to the weekly menu with a recipe like these Crunchy Buffalo Baked Veal Cutlet Sandwiches, which offers the classic combination of Buffalo sauce and blue cheese in a dish that requires less than an hour in the kitchen.

Why eggs are an important first food for children

(BPT) - Trying to decide what first foods to feed your baby? Second-generation egg farmer Ross Dean knew that eggs would be one of his son's first foods once he was old enough to start eating solid foods.

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A Winning Recipe to Feed Game Day Fans (Family Features) One of the easiest ways to take your menu from benchwarmer to superstar status is to add foods from one of the country's top authentic Mexican food brands, Cacique, to your playbook. Cheesy Chorizo Nachos can score a touchdown at your gathering, even among the pickiest of fans.

Fresh, Better-for-You Fruit Flavor (Family Features) Add the naturally sweet taste of fruit to the breakfast table with this Grape Dutch Baby recipe that requires just 15 minutes of prep time in the kitchen.

A Flavorful Family Meal for Fall (Family Features) Warm, delectable dishes go hand-in-hand with cool fall evenings when the crisp air sends you to the kitchen for a filling meal.

Enjoy Seasonal Favorites with Fall Comfort Foods (Family Features) While this autumn season will likely look different than years past, wholesome meals celebrating fall flavors provide something to look forward to.

A Sweet Treat for Fall (Culinary.net) This season, when you're craving something sweet, try this Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips. It's rich with lots of semi-sweet chocolate chips but also has a prominent pumpkin flavor that is hard to resist.

A Show-Stopping Strawberry Snack (Culinary.net) This recipe for Chocolate Coated Strawberry Treats is not only fun to make, but will give you that perfect little snack you have been longing for.

A Plant-Forward Twist on Taco Night (Family Features) Spice up your favorite taco dishes by making walnuts the star ingredient. Nutty and full of flavor, "walnut meat" turns taco recipes into plant-forward options.

Pop Up a Celebratory Snack (Family Features) October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month. With so many different ways to eat it - plain, buttery or loaded with goodies like these Toffee Almond Chocolate Popcorn or Churro Popcorn versions - popcorn fits many moods and occasions.

Better School Days Ahead with Egg-Powered Recipes (Family Features) From a wide variety of breakfast options for even the pickiest of eaters to a nearly limitless menu of lunches, eggs keep kids full and energized to conquer each school day. Try these easy recipes that support eye health, brain health and nutrient absorption, and are easy to prepare ahead of time.

Nutritious Fall Meals (Family Features) Recipes like Grilled Turkey Club with Orange Juice-Infused Aioli or Orange Cream Smoothies can help you feel good about incorporating a beverage with essential vitamins and minerals, nutrients for immune system support and no added sugars.

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American Pistachio Growers Sets 2021 Harvest Tour and Live Cook-Along With Chef Daniel Boulud (BPT) - With the harvest of the 2021 crop, American Pistachio Growers has set the details of a virtual harvest tour and a live chef cook-along to showcase pistachios as a versatile, nutritious and …

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5 ways to indulge with purpose (BPT) - There’s no doubt the pandemic has shifted attitudes toward diet and exercise. Research recently conducted by FMCG Gurus indicates that consumers are placing an enhanced focus on …

6 tricks and treats for kids to enjoy a healthier Halloween (BPT) - Kids love Halloween, and it’s no wonder — on what other occasion are they allowed to have so many treats at one time? While you love letting them enjoy the holiday, here’s a …

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