How to make healthy meal planning work for you

Does being asked “What’s for dinner” bring on stress? Do you feel like cooking healthy meals takes too much effort?

While you might think you can “wing it” when it comes to dinnertime, some form of meal planning is essential if you want to save both time and money as well as eat healthier.

By meal planning, you are sure to have healthier options at your fingertips to avoid expensive and processed takeout and pre-prepared food. It also provides time and space for increased quality family time since the planning and some of the preparations are done in advance.

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7 Healthy Burger King Orders, According to Dietitians

When it comes to fast food, making healthy choices can feel like a daunting task. However, even though it can be difficult, it’s certainly not impossible. In fact, we spoke to expert dietitians to uncover the healthy Burger King orders you can make next time you go. Whether you’re looking to satisfy your craving for BK or seeking choices that align with your nutrition goals, these RD-approved options will show you that fast-food can still be a part of a balanced and nutritious diet.

Making a healthy choice when eating at fast-food establishments involves several key factors. First and foremost,

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7 creative and delicious ways to eat more vegetables

Do your kids give you hell when you feed them vegetables? Or are you bored of eating vegetables in the same old way? If yes, it’s time to think outside the box and explore creative ways to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. By adding a touch of innovation and fun to your meals, you can turn the seemingly mundane task of eating vegetables into an enjoyable and healthy experience for the whole family. Let us explore some creative ways on how to eat more vegetables.

Incorporating vegetables into your diet, as well as your children’s diet, is of utmost

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The latest trend in healthy eating

Discover the revival of cottage cheese as a superfood with numerous health benefits. Explore its unique nutritional profile, learn the difference between cottage cheese and paneer, and find out how it can enhance your culinary creations. Plus, uncover the best cottage cheese recipes for a delicious and nutritious experience.

In the ever-evolving world of healthy eating, new food trends continuously emerge to tantalize our taste buds while promoting wellness. One such trend that has gained significant traction in recent years is the rediscovery of cottage cheese. Once dismissed as a bland and outdated ingredient, it has made a remarkable comeback,

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Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

True, these tiny, unassuming morsels are filling and nutritious, and as a base of a plant-based diet, good for the planet as well. But how could the family of legumes — which includes beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas — help us live longer?

“In every blue zone I have visited, beans and other legumes were — and still are — a major component of

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15 Best Foods for Gut Health, According to Experts

Eating the best foods for gut health is vital to your overall wellness—research points to the importance of the gut-brain connection. What we feed our bodies can impact not only the way our bellies feel but how our whole body feels and functions. In fact, crafting a nutritious menu full of vitamins, fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics can go a long way toward better digestive health and gut health.

“Having the appropriate amount of bacteria in the gut helps to process foods and keeps your body nourished and healthy in every aspect,” explains Rudolph Bedford, MD, gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s

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Family Kitchen program addresses top questions for your family’s healthy food success | Taste of Key Biscayne

As parents, we all want to ensure that our children get the best nutrition possible to help them grow and thrive. However, finding the time and energy to cook healthy meals can be challenging, especially if you have a busy schedule or are picky eaters.

As a health coach, I have been providing Key Biscayne residents with The Family Kitchen program through classes at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian School. With the many great questions that arise, most parents face the same challenges. Here are the top five questions being asked:

1. “Don’t I need to make sure my kids are

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There is nothing healthy about our paranoia over ultra processed food

Until a few months ago, the concept of ultra-processed food (UPF) was only mentioned in a handful of academic journals and the occasional newspaper article. The term itself was only coined in 2009. This year, mainly thanks to Chris van Tulleken’s heavily promoted book Ultra-Processed People, fear of UPF has gone mainstream. A number of journalists have written about their struggle to keep UPFs out of their lives. Van Tulleken himself was on Channel 4 News last night blaming UPFs for “pandemic obesity” and Panorama followed this with a documentary about “chemicals” in the food supply.

No one has

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