The Nextover Generation

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…into bite-sized pieces and cooked spaghetti in it, adding water as needed to keep it from drying out. We ended up with a vegetable-forward spaghetti that was enough different from…

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The New Lunch Standards

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…-Elimination of full-fat milk -Increased calorie mindfulness -Concentrated focus on reducing saturated fats, trans fats and salt in foods -More fresh fruits and vegetables I’ll tell you what: I approve….

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Meet My New Family

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vegetables as well as better snack alternatives, which are made with whole grain and free of artificial sugars. They were quick to tell me, however, that this doesn’t always mean…

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Stretch Your Grocery Budget

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…weather impacts, and other factors. Try to shop for foods that haven’t been as impacted by inflation or rising food prices, like beans, grains, frozen vegetables, seasonal produce, root vegetables,…

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Beat the Holiday Frenzy

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…How about an interesting salad (check out our Guiding Stars recipe section for some terrific ideas) or a simple vegetable platter with a three-Guiding Star, non-fat Greek yogurt based dip?…

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Blood Sugar Basics

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…Blood Sugar 101   Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the body’s main source of energy. When we eat carbohydrate-containing foods, like fruit, dairy products, vegetables, grains, and foods…

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National Farmers Market Week

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…Pickle it. I started pickling this year since this is my first year of vegetable gardening. Quick pickles are an easy introduction and need no heat processing, like regular canned…

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