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The Importance of Family Dinners
The Family Dinner. It sounds like such a humble term on the surface. For some, family dinners might even sound old-fashioned or a thing of the past. With non-stop to-do lists, work commitments, long commutes, evening activities, and just being overwhelmed by day-to-day obligations, the family dinner is something that is too often pushed aside. […] [ More ]
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5 Reasons to Pick Frozen Vegetables vs Fresh
It’s probably safe to say that most of us have been taught to believe something is better when its “fresh” than when its “frozen”. But when it comes to vegetables, that’s not necessarily true. In fact, the frozen vegetables vs fresh comparison yields some surprising facts which can serve you well if you know about […] [ More ]
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National Nutrition Month – Get Started to Eat Right!
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes March as National Nutrition Month* and we love that they do this. Just when the weather is getting better and many of us are getting more active, it is also a great time to also think about feeding our bodies in a more healthy way. Here at The Dinner Daily, […] [ More ]
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From Health Nut to Cardiac Diet: Our Heart Healthy Plan is for You
Heart disease is one of the most common health problems in the US, and one of the costliest for employers and families. “Heart disease” includes a range of conditions from chronic high blood pressure to stroke to heart failure. While your risk may be higher if you have a family history of any of these […] [ More ]
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What are Healthy Carbs?
Eating a better diet is on almost everyone’s mind, and especially at this time of year when we are emerging from holiday over-indulgence. Many are quick to point to carbs as the culprit that keeps us from losing those five pounds we’ve always been wishing we could. But are there healthy carbs? The more recent […] [ More ]
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Eat Well to Feel Well
There is increasing evidence that what you eat has a strong influence not only on your physical health, but your mental health as well. In other words, if you eat well, you’ll more likely feel well. Research by the National Institute of Health, reported in the Harvard University Medical School Journal and The New York […] [ More ]