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7 Tips to Connect Your Family to Their Food

Rebecca Crownover — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 08:47:46 +0000

By Rebecca Crownover, partner at Lone Star Family Farms and founder of Texas Farm Girl Having a connection with our food has become a top priority for our families. We want to have a connection with our food and know more about what we are putting on our dinner tables. So many children today think … Continue reading 7 Tips to Connect Your Family to Their Food →

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Spring into health with these tasty snack recipes

Rick Bickling — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:55:38 +0000

(BPT) – Healthy food that also tastes good is always in vogue and now it’s getting a spring makeover. The theme of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) National Nutrition Month (R) this March is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” As spring approaches and fitness routines move outdoors, AND reminds you that healthy … Continue reading Spring into health with these tasty snack recipes →

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Enjoy the taste of eating right with healthy, tasty snacks

Rick Bickling — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:18:10 +0000

(BPT) – While health is a main concern for many Americans, the majority are still choosing food based on taste rather than nutrition. This March, however, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is hoping to change perceptions and shed light on the fact that healthy food can taste good by promoting the theme: Enjoy … Continue reading Enjoy the taste of eating right with healthy, tasty snacks →

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How to Claim Victory as a Sports Party Host

Rick Bickling — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:17:06 +0000

(BPT) – When you hear the phrase “’tis the season” you might be thinking holidays. But it’s also the season of families and friends gathering together around the big-screen TV to cheer on their favorite college or pro sports teams. Pro football draws the biggest audience, but don’t discount the basketball and hockey pro and … Continue reading How to Claim Victory as a Sports Party Host →

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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Rick Bickling — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:19:23 +0000

(BPT) – Only 8 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions actually achieve their goals, according to a recent study by the University of Scranton. This year, instead of making a promise to lose weight, make small but impactful changes to the way you eat to ensure you reach your resolution goal. “Many people … Continue reading Healthy New Year’s Resolutions →

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Winter Habitats for our Winged Visitors

Rick Bickling — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:32:58 +0000

(ARA) – As temperatures fall and nature’s food supply dwindles across the country, some birds will migrate to more hospitable areas while others will stay and tough it out. Regardless of where you live, the bird populations present in your area this winter could use your assistance. Attract and welcome these feathered friends to your … Continue reading Winter Habitats for our Winged Visitors →

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What’s in Store at your Supermarket: Top 10 Food Trends for 2012

Rick Bickling — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:40:35 +0000

(ARA) – Last year’s high grocery prices had many Americans looking for ways to save at the supermarket. The upswing in prices over the past 12 months may have you wondering what will happen this year at your local grocery store. In partnership with ConAgra Foods, industry expert, and “Supermarket Guru,” Phil Lempert, predicts an … Continue reading What’s in Store at your Supermarket: Top 10 Food Trends for 2012 →

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More Americans Looking to Food as a Source for Everyday Wellness

Rick Bickling — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:23:59 +0000

(ARA) – It was about 60 years ago that processed foods and fast-food outlets started to become mainstays of the American lifestyle. The fast-food culture that developed tended to view eating as an inconvenience, providing basic fuel for the day and not much else. More than half a century later, many Americans are more particular … Continue reading More Americans Looking to Food as a Source for Everyday Wellness →

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Knowing What’s in your Food

Rick Bickling — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:36:06 +0000

(ARA) – How do you protect strawberries from an early frost? Some scientists choose to insert a gene from an arctic flounder so the strawberries tolerate the cold, just like the fish. That may sound a bit strange to you, and mounting evidence indicates that tinkering with nature like this might even prove harmful. It’s … Continue reading Knowing What’s in your Food →

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How to Socialize your Summer with the Help of your Friends

Rick Bickling — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:44:48 +0000

(ARA) – Summer is in full swing and so is the busiest social season of the year. Longer days mean more time for family, friends and fun in the sun. Whether you have a packed social calendar complete with weddings, birthday parties and family reunions, or you just spontaneously decided to throw a backyard barbecue … Continue reading How to Socialize your Summer with the Help of your Friends →

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