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Did you know there are some foods that can maintain a healthy brain? You may already have some of these foods in your kitchen or can easily find them in your grocery store. Here are five of my favorite “healthy brain foods”. Fatty fish like salmon, trout, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. …
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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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Ready to eat the “Mediterranean Way”? You don’t have to travel further than your local supermarket to enjoy the delicious flavors of this healthy eating style. Inspired by the cuisine found along the Mediterranean Sea, this flavorful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish, low-fat dairy products, and lean meat. …
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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 …
Editor’s Note: August may almost be over, but we can’t let it slip by without a note celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Today’s post is brought to you by guest contributors Kavitha and Mira, from the University of Maryland Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. From the early 1940’s, mothers chose to feed their …
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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 …
During a recent family road trip, we stopped at a rest stop to grab a snack. It seemed like our only choices were designer Frappuccinos, sodas, pastries, granola bars, and candy. All these choices had one key thing in common: they’re all high in added sugar. Even granola bars, which are supposed to be a …
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