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Maybe Jamie Oliver needs to invade our homes, not our schools. Between shuttling tots between activities, managing our careers, and running our households, moms are busier than ever before and it's showing in how we feed our kids. A new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association finds that more kids are eating foods prepared outside the home than ever before and this may Read more
During the old dinner shuffle, who has time to count calories? Figure-conscious moms who want to eat better, but have little time to prep their own nightly meals can take these tips from Mary Hartley RD to the takeout line. By following four easy tips parents can enjoy conversation and a quick meal with their kiddos without feeling guilty. Read more
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, and I know it's supposed to be all about the game, but really, it's become all about the food. Chicken wings, pizza, seven-layer dip, chips, chili, sausages, and beer. Lots of beer. It's a cruel test for those who have started a health kick on Jan 1. It's great if you can make your own healthy snacks, but if the crowd you're with is all about ordering food, here Read more
Source How Often Do You Order Takeout? Almost every day. I'm not sure what I would do without it! A few times a week; I'm a regular. Occasionally — maybe a couple of times a month. Almost never; I prefer to cook or eat out. Read more
Dashing out on Halloween night often leaves lil time for dinner. But filling up your children's bellies with a meal prior to trick-or-treating cuts down on the candy consumption and sour stomach. If you're looking for fast options, steer clear of the drive-thru and choose something more healthy like a vegetarian pizza on wheat crust, burritos or gyros. Read more
A lot of places are offering online ordering, and recently some of the folks at the Sugar HQ have taken to placing their lunch orders ahead of time. I haven't joined the bandwagon yet, but I was wondering, do you ever order online? Source Do You Ever Order Food Online? Sure, it makes things easy, why not? I have a few times, but only when someone else is doing it. Nope, but I Read more
Here in San Francisco, a new organization is proposing a movement to cut back on the amount of food waste. Replate.org is asking citizens of the city to leave unwanted food, leftovers, and doggy bags in plain site on top of trash cans, allowing the homeless and hungry access to the food. I think this is a great idea, as it reduces food waste and human hunger, but wonder how the homeless will be Read more
What kind of "eater" are you? Want to find out? Then take this quiz. Knowing how you eat can influence what you eat so you can make sure you're getting your RDA's of fiber, vitamins, calcium and Omega 3s. You are generally chewing on something - chips or gum. always picking up food on the go and take out is your BFF. into planning menus and sit down dinners. Last night, Read more
Memorial Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial start of Summer. Celebrities love to enjoy the warmer weather by getting away to tropical locales, checking out city parks, or flying overseas with family, so we're taking a look at some of their best trips. Matt Damon and Brad Pitt hung around Lake Como together in 2004, while Jessica Alba and Cash Warren escaped to Mexico in 2005. Jessica Read more
Today's DIY is simple, easy, and will instantly transform any old wooden bangle in your jewelry box — we're showing you how to make thread-wrapped bracelets! All you need is a wooden bracelet, a hot glue gun, and some colorful thread. You can go for a tribal feel with greens and browns, nautical with blue and red, or try out our take on Spring's pastel trend with light airy hues. Watch on to Read more
