Do you know the words to the popular Christmas song “O Christmas bills, O Christmas bills, how much this season costs me!” I hope not. The holiday season starts with Halloween and ends with New Years Day. Many things seem shorter at this time of the year:
A shortage of time to get everything done.
A shortage [...]
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Winter squash comes in many varieties, but all have similar characteristics, such as, they all have a hard outer rind that surrounds a sweet, often orange flesh. They also provide a wonderful source of iron, riboflavin and vitamin A. Unlike summer squash, winter squash must be cooked before eating.
I prefer to bake winter squash, as [...]
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we all get excited to enjoy a traditional meal with family and friends. The smells of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, fresh bread, and pumpkin pie bring smiles to our faces. But by the third day after Thanksgiving when you are still eating leftover turkey, those smiles are sometimes turned [...]
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Stress is an essential part of living a productive life. However, most of us have more stress in our lives than we need. As a result of our high stress levels we often choose stress-prone eating behaviors that further stress our bodies. These stress-prone eating behaviors include choosing foods and beverages that are high in [...]
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