Making Diet Decisions During A Pandemic
(NAPSI)—Dreadful as the pandemic has been, for some people it has meant a positive health change. Three in 10 Americans made a major change to their diet during this time, according to new …

Build Simple Breakfasts to Fuel Your Family
Light, hearty and healthy enough to enjoy throughout the year, ­California Sweetpotato Minestrone Soup is a great dish to add to your ­repertoire.
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Easy Sweetpotato Minestrone Soup—California Style

This Heart Month, Pledge to Help Your Heart with These 3 Fitness Tips

(NewsUSA) - It's Heart Month and a good time to have a little heart-to-heart with yourself about the health of your ticker. Heart disease is one of the deadliest diseases in the nation, but the good …

A Surprising Assistant

A beautiful kitchen sink such as BLANCO’s IKON can help you turn out beautifully baked bread, cake, cookies and more.
(NAPSI)—Here’s a hot tip: Most baking enthusiasts may not realize it, but turning out great baked goods can be easier with a quality kitchen appliance that’s NOT the stove. It’s the sink. …

Easy Fish Friday options for kids and adults

(BPT) - Fish Friday is an important part of Lent, and if you honor this tradition, you’re probably looking to add something different to the menu. At the same time, you’re probably not …

Better-for-You Family Breakfasts

Making sure your family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a few wholesome ingredients, such as real milk, simple and healthful dishes can quickly become family favorites.
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A Fresh Twist on Fajitas to Support Family Nutrition

Gather fresh onions and bell peppers to mix with earthy, wholesome mushrooms as the heart of this plant-forward dish.

The Busy Family’s Holiday Hacks: Stress-Busting Tips to Help You Get Through the Season

(BPT) - The holidays are right around the corner which means more to-do’s and less time to do them in. With all the planning and stressing, don't let mealtime inspiration suffer and cooking fatigue set in! This holiday season, whether you have a houseful or a handful, Lauren Barth shares tips to make meal-planning less stressful, more joyous and downright hassle-free.

A Protein Twist for Tasty Family Meals

Add excitement to the weekly menu with a recipe like these Crunchy Buffalo Baked Veal Cutlet Sandwiches, which offers the classic combination of Buffalo sauce and blue cheese in a dish that requires less than an hour in the kitchen.

Why eggs are an important first food for children

(BPT) - Trying to decide what first foods to feed your baby? Second-generation egg farmer Ross Dean knew that eggs would be one of his son's first foods once he was old enough to start eating solid foods.
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Favoritos de la familia para una rutina más saludable

(Family Features) Apartar el tiempo para nutrir su salud y bienestar comienza con la creación de hábitos más saludables.

Sorprenda a sus invitados con excelentes aperitivos de uvas

(Family Features) Junto con la deliciosa comida, la entrega de regalos y la alegría de la temporada navideña, también se añora reunirse con amigos y familiares. Ya sea para una acogedora cena de fin de semana o un momento de alegría con amigos, puede realzar cualquier reunión con platos pequeños y aperitivos únicos.

Comfort Holiday Guests with a Satisfying Snack

(Family Features) Keeping your loved ones full and content can be done with apples, an ingredient that heightens the flavor and appearance of favorite recipes like Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy.

Make Cooking Fun for the Whole Family with this Sweet, Seasonal Snack

(Family Features) Making healthy choices, including eating fruits, like those in Apple Nachos, and vegetables have also been linked to greater happiness, according to research published in "Canadian Family Physician," and can help you through the transition back to school, the office or wherever your routine takes you.

Better-for-You Family Favorites for a Healthier Routine

(Family Features) To help you establish (or re-establish) healthy habits during mealtime and beyond, consider these tips and recipes for Tuna Pasta Casserole, Turkey and Bean Tostadas and Ginger Pumpkin Soup.

7 ways to up your gift-giving game

(BPT) - Have you ever received a bad gift? Maybe Aunt Debbie gave you a bag of expired candy or your sibling gifted you a restaurant coupon. Perhaps your co-worker baked you peanut butter cookies and …

Coffee & Spice, Creative & Nice: Flavorful Beverages to Celebrate the Holidays

(BPT) - Start a new holiday tradition with coffee creativity in the kitchen. Whether it’s a new beverage for a holiday breakfast or brunch, an afternoon treat to warm heart and soul, or coffee …

Wonder why everything Korean is trending? Kimchi is one major reason

(BPT) - From BTS to Squid Game, Korean culture is seriously trending right now. And beyond K-Pop and K-Drama, much of the buzz comes from the unique flavors of Korean cuisine — with kimchi as …

Love to host get-togethers? Here’s your holiday survival guide

(BPT) - The cold winter months are full of opportunities to celebrate, or just to gather and bring some cheer into everyone’s lives. During this super busy time of year, staying on top of your …

Brighten up the holidays with these easy tips for hosting

(BPT) - Whether this is your first or 15th time hosting friends and family for holiday celebrations, you know that preparation is key to a successful party. Planning a holiday get-together should be …
A clever cocktail can add to your holiday party festivities.

Party Planning Pointers For The Holidays

(NAPSI)—This holiday season, many Americans are entertaining the idea of having a festive gala.  Here are 6 party planning hints that can help your next get-together be fun for both you and …
Canadians can now hit the road for a fun time in northern Virginia.

Northern Virginia Extends A Warm Welcome To Canadian Visitors

(NAPSI)—Now that the U.S.-Canada land border has re-opened, and as the weather turns cooler, a wonderful way for Canadians to relax and enjoy time with family and friends is on a road trip to …
Your family’s Thanksgiving celebration can be even better when you know you’ve not let food or money go to waste.

Tips To Reduce Food Waste At Thanksgiving

by Dr. Jean Buzby (NAPSI)—Each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food—that’s about 1,160 pounds of food. At holiday or any time, it’s a good idea to think …
Keep your refrigerator well organized and it can help you keep your health and wealth.

How To Reduce Food Waste At Home

by Dr. Jean Buzby (NAPSI)—Here’s a cool idea: A clean, well-organized refrigerator can help your family prevent food waste. Three Ways To Fight Food Waste1. Know and, if necessary, …
Heart-healthy* Mazola® helps make delicious steak tacos.

Give Traditional Recipes A Better-For-You Twist

(NAPSI)—Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States—about 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year, …