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Halloween night is full of fun and candy for the kids and craziness for the parents!  While it is a grand time, it throws your evening schedule into frenzy!  Should we eat dinner before or after?  How much candy should I let my kids eat? Should I get rid of the candy after so manyRead more

With fall approaching and summer gone, a lot of your favorite fruits are going to be hard to find.  No sweat, Kumquats are in season!  These small orange fruits are at their peak from October to June, so you should be seeing them in your local markets soon.  When shopping look for firm and unblemishedRead more

Potatoes often get a bad wrap these days.  Some people shy away from potatoes because they are white and think therefore they are bad for you.  That is not the case at all.  Actually potatoes, white and sweet, are loaded with an important mineral that has been shown to prevent strokes!  (Stroke is the 3rdRead more

 Are you eating brown rice and steak for breakfast in the hopes of cooling off hot flashes? Chances are that your mind is working harder than these food choices to curb the sweats. Many women seek alternatives to hormone-replacement therapy to manage their menopausal symptoms. Claims about the benefits of various foods abound, but they’reRead more

 I get questions about snacks a lot!  Should I snack or shouldn’t I? How often?  Here is a little quiz (only 6 questions) to help you see how good of a snacker you are and to help you improve your eating habits.   1.  Snacks:   a. Are like “mini-meals,” containing smaller amounts of what I eatRead more