We used to keep a container of M&M's out on our kitchen counter . It’s something that my grandma did, and in many ways, it was a comforting reminder of her. Even though I didn’t recall eating many of the M&Ms, somehow the bowl became empty every few days. Sound familiar? Research consistently shows that what we see, we will eat. It’s the reason that most diet plans suggest banishing unhealthy foods from your home, but that can often leave you feeling deprived. This can s

In the category of good news this week, on June 18, 2018, the U.S. ban on trans fats went into effect. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that they are banned worldwide by 2023. While some trans fats occur naturally in some animals, such as cows, partially hydrogenated oils (PHO) are the main (and unhealthiest) source of trans fats in our diets. While they may have helped make our pastries flaky, they also raised our bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and lowere

Learning to cook is such an important life skill that is often overlooked. Ideally, we let children help with meals on a regular basis and allow them to gradually gain more skill and independence in the kitchen. I’m guilty of feeling that it’s just faster and easier if I do it myself. However, there are many benefits to having kids involved in the process from farm to fork. For one, cooking with your kids is quality time spent together. Another bonus is how it may entice

Research shows that including lean protein in each meal and snack can help satisfy hunger more effectively than carbohydrates alone. Here are some great ways to play matchmaker and create your own protein "power couples" from FoodInsight.org! #protein #leanprotein #healthyhabitsloco #wholegrains #fruits