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A Peek into Katy’s Freezer
As Jody mentioned last week, in her blog on frozen food, it can be a great option to stretch food dollars and plan meals. Having items on hand in the freezer allows me to have a variety of options to feed my family. Frozen foods give me the flexibility to change my meal plan as needed, without worrying about food waste.
What’s in Jody’s Freezer?
Recently I wrote about the benefits of processed food. One type of processed food that can help with meal planning and stretching the food budget is frozen food. For the next four weeks Katy, Christine, Justine and I are going to share with you some of the foods you can find in our freezers and how we include them in our meal planning.
Can Processed Foods be Good for You?
As Heart Health month comes to an end, let’s talk about processed foods. We often hear that processed foods are bad for us. So, are there any benefits to processed foods?
Reading Your Way to a Healthy Heart
With February focusing on heart health, it’s a great time to take a closer look at the foods we enjoy and how they support our personal health goals. As Justine shared last week, the choices we make each day play an important role in caring for our bodies and hearts.
What are Functional Beverages? – Part 1
As we start the new year, many people set goals to change their eating habits. They may want to increase their fiber or protein intake or drink more water. There is no shortage of products on the market claiming to help with all the above. One product that has increased in popularity recently is functional beverages. What are they and what’s in them?
Tax Time!
Tax refunds are important. For many families, the tax refund is the most important financial event of the year, and families make careful plans to use the tax refund to improve their family’s wellbeing.