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Category: Healthy Tips

Convenient & Nutritious Frozen Foods

March 24, 2022June 30, 2022 by Allison Stowell
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The frozen foods section has several Guiding Stars earning convenience items that you can use to make easy, nutritious meals.

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New Year, No Judgment: Starting Healthy Habits (If You Want To)

January 4, 2022January 6, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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Ring in the New Year with a hefty dose of self-acceptance. Accept yourself the way you are right now, note all of the things you are doing well, acknowledge the progress you made last year, and be grateful for what you have, and who you are right now.

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New Recipe Favorites for the New Year

January 2, 2022January 3, 2022 by Guiding Stars Writing Team
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Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy our selection of twelve recipes for the year ahead that take a fresh approach to some of our favorite eats. If you made a resolution to improve your cooking, or your nutrition, we hope these recipes can support you and feel like a celebration of good choices.

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3 Fresh Fall Harvest Picks, You Don’t Want to Miss

October 25, 2021November 3, 2021 by Kitty Broihier
Pear and Blue Cheese Flatbread

Part of the joy of eating seasonally in the Fall is getting to enjoy the abundant produce that’s available, all while it’s at its peak of freshness and quality (and often at lower prices than other times of the year). 

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6 Tricks for a Healthier Halloween

October 14, 2021October 19, 2021 by Allison Stowell
Honey Mustard Snack Mix

It’s the spookiest time of year. While it may be a time for a frightening number of sweets and candy, there is space for a less scary “middle ground”. Let’s find that sweet spot together.

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8 Classic Comfort Foods with a Nutritious Twist

September 20, 2021September 21, 2021 by Guiding Stars Writing Team
Mushroom Beef Burgers

Comfort foods have a bad reputation of not being good for you. Here at Guiding Stars, we’ve compiled a list of comfort foods that are just as yummy as the originals but are packed with plenty of nutrition.

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5 Well-Balanced Meal Ideas

September 17, 2021September 21, 2021 by Guiding Stars Writing Team

What makes a meal a well-balanced meal? Find out what’s important to make a meal well-balanced and how Guiding Stars is here to help your family make nutritious choices.

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Food Love

February 9, 2021February 14, 2021 by Allison Stowell
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It takes careful thought and consideration to honor loved ones in the era of Covid. Sharing and showing support, for those who need it most this winter, can and still should happen. Here are some ideas for showing that “food love” while staying safe!

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