Tag: nutrition
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What’s for Lunch?
When I was in elementary school, I typically opened my lunchbox to find a ham, baloney or salami sandwich with a cookie or snack cake and an apple. During a short period in the early 70s, we even tried “Space Food Sticks” as a treat. Pillsbury developed a consumer version of the nutritionally balanced snack…
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Healthy Eating on Road Trips
We’re always happy to find clean rest stops when we’re on the road, where we can stop to stretch and walk around. But finding a lunch stop with healthy choices is not as easy. Chick-fil-A is one of my favorites for a quick bite when we’re traveling. We can order grilled chicken nuggets, a fruit…
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Smart Snacking
Sometimes snacking gets a bad reputation, but it can be a secret weapon in the quest to eat healthier if you choose the right foods to nibble on. One of my go-to snacks is a handful of almonds. Not only do they satisfy hunger, but they can be a heart-healthy choice when eaten in moderation.…
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Simple Strategies
If you crave meals that tempt the taste buds and fit your nutritional goals, you need to team your meal-planning and shopping strategies. When I start to slide on my meal planning, we invariably end up eating meals that aren’t as healthy and—honestly— aren’t nearly as interesting. I recently discovered a nifty weekday meal-planning tool in…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 