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Do you have diabetes or prediabetes? You are not alone, almost 10% of American adults have diabetes and more than a third have prediabetes, a condition that can lead to diabetes. With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. These diagnoses can be overwhelming …
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When was the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator? If it’s been a while, why not start today? November 15th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day—right before the holiday season begins, so you can have plenty of space to store a turkey and leftovers! This can seem like a daunting task but you …
The costumes are ready, the jack-o-lanterns are carved, and the day is finally here! Kids look forward to Halloween each year. Little trick-or-treaters can’t wait to start knocking on doors to see what treats they will get. And why shouldn’t they? Candy reigns supreme on Halloween. Estimates show that children accumulate between 3,500 and 7,000 …
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What’s your response when you see kale at the market? a. Ooooohhhh, KALE!!! b. Ugh…. kaayyyelll…. c. What's the deal? Why do people need so much garnish? Some people are crazy for kale, some hate it, and some have no idea what to do with it. No matter how you feel about kale, celebrate National …
What’s your first thought when you get food poisoning? Probably something along the lines of, “I must’ve gotten this from the [insert recently eaten meal] that I ate at [insert recently visited restaurant]!” One of the biggest myths that people believe about food safety is that they get it from eating out. While you are …
Summer is the perfect time to shop at your local farmers market to enjoy freshly picked fruits and vegetables, and share a unique shopping experience with the whole family. A weekly trip to a farmers market can be a fun learning experience for children—show them what potatoes and tomatoes look like before becoming French fries …
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Eating on the road and in the air can be challenging, expensive, and unhealthy. But healthy eating does not have to take a backseat when you go on vacation. A little planning can keep your family and yourself on the healthy track. Pack Healthy Options Packing your own meals and snacks will save money and …
So hopefully you're not gorging on brains, but have you ever started eating a bag of chips or cookies and then realized that you had eaten the whole bag? You may not even remember eating them all or whether they tasted good. This “mindless” or “distracted” eating happens to many of us. Our lives are …
