I must admit that I was pretty excited when I heard that Shrove Tuesday was coming up! Not familiar with this holiday? It’s otherwise known as National Pancake Day. AKA the day you can get free pancakes at iHop and Denny’s. Unfortunately for me and others who cannot eat gluten, going out for pancakes is
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 Valentine’s Day is here, but did you know is also American Heart Month? What better way to celebrate than by loving yourself with foods that promote a healthy heart! As you probably already know, heart disease is no small problem in America. According to the CDC, 2 million Americans suffer heart attacks or strokes every  A recent report put out by the Hartman Group gives us an interesting fast-forward look at how our food culture in the United States will likely shift in 2012. Some of the key highlights from the Looking Ahead Food Culture 2012 report include: In this world there are a few different types of gift wrappers: Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means that the 2-month-long holiday season full of sweets, treats, and good eats is nearly here. It can be all too easy to let your healthy eating habits fall by the wayside during the holidays, so be proactive this year and follow the tips below to Stephanie and I had the privilege of attending the American Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Convention and Expo (FNCE) in San Diego a few weeks ago. Here at Festival Foods we’re excited to be celebrating Family Day later this month! Family Day is a national movement that encourages parents to start (or continue) eating meals together with their families. One study after the next shows that children who share meals with their families have better grades, closer relationships with parents and Interested in winning $5,000 worth of grocery money along with a year’s supply of Quaker products? How about an i-pad2? If so, join the Whole Grains Stampede by visiting the Whole Grains Council (WGC) website anytime from September 1-30, and tell them about your favorite whole grain products bearing the Whole Grain Stamp. Where has the summer gone?! It’s hard to believe that August is already here, because that means the “back-to-school” rush has officially begun! Summer break is a wonderful respite from the hectic schedules many families face during the school year, but it can also be a time when healthy habits get pushed aside. As one of Festival’s registered dietitians, I have unique opportunities to work with various community groups. One of the groups that I truly enjoy being a part of is the Fox Valley Celiac (FVC) Support Group. This is a support group with an active membership of more than 200 people. They invite anyone that has |
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