When was the last time your family came together to enjoy a meal? Yesterday? Last week? Last month? Or maybe even last year? No matter when it may have been, it’s never too late to round up the family and begin recognizing the importance of family mealtime.   Family mealtime is more than just sitting…

Did you know that Americans throw away approximately 290 million dollars’ worth of food on Thanksgiving? That is a lot of wasted money, especially when much of that thrown out food can be saved and stored for leftovers. This can be especially true when it comes to Thanksgiving, which is why it is so important…

Do you and your family eat meals together? If so, how many? If not, how come? As a parent myself, I understand how stressful your day can be and what it’s like to be pulled in a million different directions with no time to make a family meals.   Luckily September is National Family Meals…

What better way to cool off this summer than with a cool and refreshing Ceviche! This Wednesday, June 28th is National Ceviche Day.   Ceviche is not only fun to say, but if you haven’t tried it yet, it might just become your “go to” food this summer!   Ceviche is a dish that is…

Soup makes the perfect meal during the cold, winter months because of the warm and comforting feeling it provides.  One of the greatest things about soup is it’s a quick and easy meal that is full of healthy ingredients such as vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean proteins.   Nowadays, it is easy to pick…

Pumpkin bread goes wonderfully with Thanksgiving dinner. You can use this in place of corn bread at dinner or have it as your dessert. Check out My Supermarket Sidekick for tips on dairy products, such as choosing between milk and milk alternatives on pages 37-38. Also check out pages 43-44 for tips on shopping for eggs and the real difference between white and brown eggs.

Think fruits are just fit for a snack? Think again! Fruits can easily be incorporated into your everyday breakfast, lunch and dinner. Below are some ideas on how to integrate fruit into all your meals. But remember, fruits are just a component of a well-balanced meal. Therefore, throughout the day be sure to get in…

Instead of the usual dining hall meal choices or eating out this week, try these other suggestions for meals which are convenient to prepare, and are inexpensive as well! Breakfast: Smoothie: 8oz. low fat yogurt, 1 whole piece fruit or 8 oz. fruit juice; English muffin with jam. Egg white omelet with veggies and whole…