HEALTHY EATING Plan ahead and first wash your hands before packing a school lunch (or your own). “Think about the perishability of the foods you’re making,” said Rutgers University professor Don Schaffner, a food scientist and spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists. “Perishable foods can remain at room temperature for no more than 2 […]
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HEALTHY EATING When dining out, two things that affect your menu choices the most are what you see on the menu and how you imagine it will taste. But what you order may have less to do with what you want and more to do with a menu’s layout and descriptions, according to a Cornell
SELF-CARE CORNER A whopping 83% of Americans typically eat in their office or cubicle in an effort to save time and money. But you’re “out to lunch” if you don’t practice safe food handling. According to a new survey by the American Dietetic Association* and ConAgra Foods’ Home Food Safety program, many working Americans eat
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HEALTHY EATING Are you driving through fast-food windows, mindlessly eating while you work? Or do you munch while you drive? You may be out of touch with your eating, and then it’s easy to overeat, said Dr. Jenny Conviser, an expert in the treatment of eating disorders. You can establish mindful eating patterns. She offers
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HEALTHY EATING Many people find that eating at restaurants can be hard on the diet. Restaurants usually offer an array of high-fat, high-sugar, and deep fried foods that can be tough to resist. But, eating out doesn’t have to be off limits. Before choosing what to eat, you need to decide where to eat. One
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