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Road Trip Season is Here!
POSTED: May 21, 2024
With Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, that means “hello summer!” As many of us will be gearing up for summer travels, we want to provide some inspiration to help you enjoy ...
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Don’t Believe Everything You Think
POSTED: May 14, 2024
Picky eaters. We all know one. Maybe we are one. Or we once were. Almost every single day, we hear “I don’t like _________.” You can fill in the blank with all kinds of things such as mushrooms, ...
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Are You Getting Enough Protein?
POSTED: May 7, 2024
Do you feel like you are constantly bombarded with conflicting messages about protein? It seems like protein has recently taken on a “superfood” status. You will find no shortage of ...
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Why to Include Fennel in Your REAL Food Routine!
POSTED: April 30, 2024
The past few weeks, we have talked about the importance of eating a wide variety of plants, including LOTS of vegetables and fruits. Plus, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, herbs and spices! ...
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Ask Us Anything #2!
POSTED: April 23, 2024
A few weeks ago, we shared a coaching tip to answer some of the questions we are frequently asked. Thanks to your responses, we are answering some more questions we have been hearing recently. ...
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Why We Should All Be Eating Buddha Bowls!
POSTED: April 16, 2024
Did you read our coaching tip last week? Did the thought of eating 30 different varieties of plants every week seem overwhelming? To keep you inspired and motivated to enjoy a wide variety of ...
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These May Be the Most Important Things to Count!
POSTED: April 9, 2024
Do you count numbers as part of your diet? Some people count calories. Others count carbs, sodium, fat, or added sugars. We know there are situations where it might be helpful to track these ...
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Could This Be the Best Ever Breakfast Casserole?
POSTED: April 1, 2024
Welcome to April! This week, we were inspired to share a new breakfast casserole recipe with you! The inspiration for this came from a social media post we saw about this crazy fast and easy ...
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Why We Should All Eat with the Seasons
POSTED: March 26, 2024
It’s official…spring is here! What do you most look forward to this time of year? For some, it may be the warmer temperatures. For others, the blooming trees and the greening ...
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Stock Your Pantry with Keys to Success Staples!
POSTED: March 19, 2024
As you are embracing your REAL food journey, there is one area that may need a little help and renovation… the kitchen pantry! The pantry has a funny way of accumulating items that never ...
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No Fail Smoothies
POSTED: March 12, 2024
How often do you make smoothies? Do you make the same one over and over, or do you change it up to enjoy different flavor combinations? Smoothies can be a delicious – and nutritious – ...
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Are You Neophobic?
POSTED: March 5, 2024
What are you afraid of? Maybe it’s arachnophobia (the fear of spiders) or a fierce case of acrophobia (a fear of heights). There’s another common phobia that we don’t hear much ...
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Be a Good Host!
POSTED: February 27, 2024
We’ve all heard, “it’s important to have a healthy gut.” But what EXACTLY does that mean? And, maybe you have heard people talk about the “microbiome,” ...
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You Can Freeze That?!
POSTED: February 20, 2024
We are frequently asked about freezing different foods and meals and, as you can probably imagine, we have stumbled upon several tricks that have left us thinking… “I had no idea you ...
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Seafood 101
POSTED: February 13, 2024
Are you intimidated when it comes to seafood? Maybe you are like my in-laws, who love eating fish, but rarely make it at home because of the intimidation factor. Or maybe you had a bad ...
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Ask Us Anything!
POSTED: February 6, 2024
Do you have questions as you progress on your REAL food journey? Trust us, you’re not alone! We thought our weekly coaching tips would be the perfect opportunity to ...
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Lee’s Inspiring Story of Reversing Pre-Diabetes!
POSTED: January 30, 2024
Ready for some inspiration? In our December coaching tip Celebrating a Milestone Birthday!, we talked about our goal to share more of YOUR success stories. We are blessed to have seen first-hand ...
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Read This Before You Open Your Next Can of Soup!
POSTED: January 23, 2024
Especially this time of year, as we are in the heart of winter, we get the question: “what do you think of canned soups…and is it ok to use recipes that include canned soups like ...
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Is Food Culture Controlling Your Kids?
POSTED: January 16, 2024
In the beginning… as a parent, when your baby first starts to eat “real” food and is excited to explore all the new textures and flavors, you may find yourself thinking, ...
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Is Your Workplace Conspiring Against You?
POSTED: January 9, 2024
What kind of food culture would someone find if they dropped into your workplace? Do donuts and bagels make frequent appearances in the breakroom and in meetings? Are there candy dishes ...
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How Does Culture Influence Your Food Choices?
POSTED: January 2, 2024
Imagine this… what if you were from outer space and just got dropped off here, landing smack dab in the middle of the country. After observing everything for a few weeks, your friends back ...
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Consistency is Key!
POSTED: December 26, 2023
With 2024 just a few days away, and everyone anxiously awaiting the announcement of their “New Year’s Resolutions,” we’d like to FIRST encourage you to take a moment and reflect on your ...
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Catching Up with Santa in the UP!
POSTED: December 19, 2023
Holiday magic?! We have been blessed the last few years to have the opportunity to chat with Santa and catch up on all that he and Mrs. Claus – and the elves and reindeer of course – ...
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Ditch the Packet with This 4-Ingredient REAL Hot Chocolate!
POSTED: December 12, 2023
The holidays are here and winter is right around the corner… have you started craving a warm cozy cup of hot cocoa? Whether it was your own childhood or a special treat for your kids, how ...
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Celebrating a Milestone Birthday!
POSTED: December 5, 2023
Can you imagine missing your child’s birthday? With the daily hustle and bustle, you get so busy trying to keep all the balls in the air…and you suddenly realize your precious ...
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How to Dodge Diabetes Deliciously!
POSTED: November 28, 2023
Have you or someone you love just been told… “You have prediabetes” (or “you have diabetes”)? Unfortunately, this is currently happening at an alarming rate, and we have had ...
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40 Bursts of Inspiration for Your REAL Food Journey!
POSTED: November 7, 2023
Do you have sayings or quotes that help you navigate different areas of your life? We definitely do! For example, my husband is always reminding our kids, “You ...
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Welcome to Sweet Treat Season!
POSTED: October 31, 2023
Happy Halloween! We hope you all have a safe and fun Halloween adventure this evening, whether it is taking the kids or grandkids trick-or-treating, or staying home and passing out treats and ...
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A Guide to Winter Squash
POSTED: October 24, 2023
“You mean my fall porch decorations?! I would have no idea how to cook with them!” Is this you or someone you know? If so, you’re not alone – we hear this all the time! ...
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Living it UP in the UP!
POSTED: October 17, 2023
We recently took a trip to the Upper Peninsula (the “UP”) of Michigan, where we learned what it meant to be a Yooper! This is what residents of the UP call themselves (derived from ...
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All Systems are Go!
POSTED: October 15, 2023
If you have not already noticed, earlier this week after many hours… we FINALLY have the website issue resolved! Our technical experts have assured us that this will solve the issue, ...
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Let Your Slow Cooker Be Your Personal Chef!
POSTED: October 10, 2023
Imagine coming home and dinner is ready! The slow cooker has been working all day long, so you can enjoy a delicious dinner as soon as you walk in the door. Fix it and forget ...
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Technology is great, until it isn’t.
POSTED: October 7, 2023
A few of you may have recently experienced challenges accessing the Eat REAL America website. For everyone else, you probably haven’t experienced any issues and all has been perfectly ...
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These Greens Make a Comeback in the Fall
POSTED: October 3, 2023
Do you assume that since summer is over, the farmers’ markets and fresh greens are winding down? There are several varieties of dark leafy greens that make a comeback in the fall when the ...
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Make Your Own Coffee Creamer
POSTED: September 26, 2023
Do you love coffee? Do you love a little creamer in your coffee? If so, I am right there with you! Before our REAL food journey, I had a tendency to go a little overboard with the sugar or ...
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How Are You Training Your Muscles?
POSTED: September 19, 2023
Do you ever have things happen that leave you thinking… “was that a coincidence?!” This happens to us quite often, especially if we are paying attention! Over the past ...
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Spaghetti Squash Season!
POSTED: September 12, 2023
I still remember our first encounter with spaghetti squash… we were at the farmers’ market, feeling pretty adventurous so we decided to buy one. It was more out of curiosity whether it ...
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What Really Matters!
POSTED: September 5, 2023
It had been almost 4 years since Zonya and I had been together in-person. A couple of weeks ago, I was blessed to spend a weekend in Michigan with my nutritionist partner in crime, Zonya ...
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If Rice Could Talk
POSTED: August 29, 2023
As we know all too well by now, there is mass confusion when it comes to food. And rice is no exception. One day you hear that brown rice is always better than white rice. The next day ...
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Let’s Talk Health AND Wealth!
POSTED: August 22, 2023
Have you ever thought about how the same concepts that help you achieve good health can also help you achieve financial well-being? Our daughter graduates from college this December and ...
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Is the Back-to-School Routine Stressing You Out?
POSTED: August 15, 2023
How is it possible that school is starting up again already? In our area, most children are headed back this week, and some even started last week. If you have kids or grandkids headed back to ...
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Don’t Let This Opportunity Pass You By!
POSTED: August 8, 2023
What is one of the biggest benefits to “eating with the seasons?” It’s the anticipation of those flavorful and nutritious foods coming into season each year! You start ...
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10 Meals for Under $10!
POSTED: August 1, 2023
“Eating healthy is just so expensive.” We hear this all the time. Reality check…Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive! It’s TRUE! And, as proof, ...
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Food As Medicine?!
POSTED: July 25, 2023
What comes to mind when you think of hospital food? Many of us may think “bland,” “boring,” and “colorless.” These descriptions can ...
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Here Today, Gone Tomato!
POSTED: July 18, 2023
We all know that flavor-exploding sweetness that comes from a perfectly ripe, freshly-picked tomato. In many parts of the country, juicy delicious summer tomatoes are becoming abundantly ...
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The Stinking Rose
POSTED: July 11, 2023
When we began our REAL food journey, one of the first things we began to experiment with was FRESH garlic. Yes, I have always loved garlic, but was an avid user of garlic powder. I had never ...
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Food Freedom!
POSTED: July 4, 2023
Happy 4th of July to the Eat REAL America community! We hope you all are enjoying some relaxing time with family and friends – and of course enjoying delicious and nutritious food and ...
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What’s Your Number?
POSTED: June 27, 2023
When you go to the store, what percentage of the food you buy is ultra-processed? Would it shock you if we told you this number is over 60% for the average American household? Are ...
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Cool as a Cucumber!
POSTED: June 20, 2023
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see a cucumber? Maybe one of the following? “Maybe I should buy some to make homemade pickles.” “They are OK, ...
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WARNING: Don’t Eat Cherry Tomatoes!
POSTED: June 13, 2023
Believe it or not, this is real advice from some real “nutrition coaches!” One of our Eat REAL America members shared this story after a meeting she had with her ...
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Let’s Talk About Alcohol!
POSTED: June 6, 2023
Do you love having a glass of wine with dinner? Is this part of your relaxing evening routine? This was us! And we felt pretty good about enjoying a glass of wine with dinner because we have all ...
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Should You Avoid “FODMAP” Foods?
POSTED: May 30, 2023
Have you heard of the FODMAP Diet (or the Low-FODMAP Diet)? For some reason, we have gotten a lot of questions about this diet recently. So, we thought we should share some ...
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The Good Life!
POSTED: May 23, 2023
We want to give you something a little different with the coaching tip this week! As Memorial Day weekend is approaching, we wanted to provide something a little lighter and entertaining! ...
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It’s Thyme for Fresh Herbs!
POSTED: May 16, 2023
Fresh basil at your fingertips? Mint growing just a few steps from your kitchen? Growing fresh herbs at home is an excellent way to add tremendous flavor to your meals, boost your nutrients and ...
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AI’s Take on REAL Food!
POSTED: May 9, 2023
Have you encountered AI yet? If you haven’t heard of it, we are talking about “artificial intelligence.” Even if you think it hasn’t affected your life, it probably ...
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All About Iron!
POSTED: April 25, 2023
Do you ever wonder if you are getting enough iron? Have you been told you need to get more iron in your diet? If so, you’re not alone. We were doing a cooking demo a couple of ...
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What do we eat?
POSTED: April 18, 2023
“Woman shows every meal for 47 days!” If you saw this headline, would you think “she is crazy!”? Or you might wonder, “what kind of fad diet is she trying to ...
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What is that Alien Looking Vegetable?
POSTED: April 11, 2023
As farmers’ markets are opening all over the country right now, we want to help inspire you with some of the early season vegetables you will be able to enjoy within the next few weeks! ...
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I Already Feel So Much Better!
POSTED: April 4, 2023
“I’m feeling sooooo much better, and that’s after just 2 weeks of eating REAL food!” “In less than a week, my digestive issues have calmed down and I’m feeling ...
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Breaking 100!
POSTED: March 21, 2023
What if you could live to 100? And, we are talking about REALLY LIVING and REALLY THRIVING! Think of all the great moments, experiences and memories! Imagine being part of not just your ...
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Today Is A Big Day!
POSTED: March 14, 2023
Do you know what today is? If you said “March 14th,” you are right, but it’s much more than just March 14th! Quick flashback to math class… it’s Pi Day! And that’s not ...
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Burger In A Bowl!
POSTED: March 7, 2023
Do you sometimes find yourself craving a burger? Then, you work really hard to tell your brain to push that craving aside, telling yourself, “burgers aren’t healthy…I should ...
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Are You Throwing Away Flavor?
POSTED: February 28, 2023
Have you ever noticed how many Eat REAL America recipes call for citrus zest – either lemon, lime or orange zest? Do you sometimes ask yourself “is that ingredient really necessary?” or do ...
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What’s the Dill?
POSTED: February 21, 2023
Are you a pickle lover? You either love their salty, crisp, refreshing flavor or you are not a fan of their intense flavor and texture. Believe it or not, we were not huge fans of pickles before ...
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Win a Free Eat REAL T-Shirt!
POSTED: February 14, 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope all of you are celebrating this “holiday of love” with your loved ones – and, of course, some delicious and nutritious REAL food! You know ...
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You’ve Gotta Try this Satisfying Sweet Treat!
POSTED: February 7, 2023
One thing we have learned on our REAL food journey is… it helps to have bite-size sweet treats easily and readily available. And, of course, we have also learned that ...
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Which diet is best for 2023?
POSTED: January 31, 2023
Any guesses? Let’s face it – our nation is obsessed with diets, especially this time of year. It is estimated that U.S. consumers spend $33 billion annually on these programs. Many ...
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Butter Board Fascination…
POSTED: January 24, 2023
Have you noticed the recent fascination with Butter Boards? We’re not sure exactly where this started, although it seems that a Portland, Oregon chef, Joshua McFadden, may have originated ...
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Even Better Than What the Doctor Ordered
POSTED: January 17, 2023
We have all heard the advice,“to be healthy, you need to eat more fruits and vegetables.” But what EXACTLY does this mean? And, are there certain foods that are more important ...
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And Now…the Rest of the Story…
POSTED: January 10, 2023
What did you think of last week’s coaching tip? Did the numbers or video give you or someone you know a sense of unease? Last week, we unveiled the first step to making a ...
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Lasting Change is Possible with These Three Things
POSTED: January 3, 2023
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? Many of us have…and the good news is most of us are probably still on track since we are just a couple of days into the new year! The age-old ...
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Bringing 2022 To a Close and Looking Forward to 2023!
POSTED: December 27, 2022
With 2023 just a few days away, and everyone anxiously awaiting to announce their “New Year’s Resolutions,” we’d like to FIRST encourage you to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments ...
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Our Sit-Down with Santa!
POSTED: December 20, 2022
Some of you may remember our interview with Santa last year. We didn’t want to bother Santa this year, knowing how busy he is. So, you can imagine our surprise when he called and asked ...
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Gift Giving Made Easy
POSTED: December 6, 2022
Are you struggling to come up with gift ideas for someone on your Christmas list? Are you looking for something that is useful, practical and, dare we say, possibly inspiring? We ...
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The Original Non-Stick Skillet
POSTED: November 29, 2022
Do you own a cast iron skillet? Do you love it and use it all the time? Or, is it sitting lonely in a cabinet or maybe tucked away with the camping gear in the garage?! Cast iron skillets can be ...
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Discovering Something New Every Day!
POSTED: November 15, 2022
Do you know what inspires us the most? Our Eat REAL America members…YOU! We learn so much from your insights, feedback and engagement! Within the past few weeks, we discovered something new ...
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Coconut Confusion?! (PART 2)
POSTED: November 8, 2022
Are you ready for more about coconut? Last week, we talked about coconut nutrition, coconut oil and coconut milk, and shared a variety of nutritious and delicious meal ideas! This week, for part ...
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Coconut Confusion?!
POSTED: November 1, 2022
Is coconut healthy? Shouldn’t I avoid coconut because it is so high in saturated fat? What is the difference between light and full-fat coconut milk? We get so many ...
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Recreate Your Favorite Restaurant Meals at Home!
POSTED: October 25, 2022
Do you ever enjoy a restaurant meal and wish you could recreate it at home? Or, do you wish you could make it healthier so you could enjoy it more often? This happens to us all the ...
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Is It Against the Law to Enjoy This Canned Veggie All Year Long?
POSTED: October 18, 2022
According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, 90% of the sales for this canned vegetable (well, technically, it’s a fruit) take place every year during the 4-month period from ...
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Make Your Meals Pop With Flavor With These Easy Toppings!
POSTED: October 11, 2022
What do you think when you hear words like chimichurri or chutney or gremolata? You have probably seen these words on menus in nice restaurants and have watched chefs making dishes with them on ...
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Use This Strategy When You Find Yourself Asking ‘What’s for Dinner?’
POSTED: October 4, 2022
“What’s for dinner?” We all know a little planning is involved to best answer this question, especially if you are cooking with fresh ingredients and eating at home (which we ...
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Does Your Pumpkin Spice Come From the Farm or the Factory?
POSTED: September 27, 2022
With just a few short days until the start of October, “pumpkin spice season” is well under way! It used to start making its appearance with the beginning of cooler ...
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Would These 7 Changes Get America Eating Healthier?
POSTED: September 13, 2022
Each week, our objective with our Eat REAL America coaching tips is to either inform, inspire or entertain (OK, maybe a little of each!). Occasionally, we also like to include tips that discuss ...
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Impress Your Guests With These Tailgating Tips
POSTED: September 6, 2022
As we head into September, autumn is rapidly approaching – (even if the weather in your area may not feel like it yet!). This, of course, means fall festivals, family trips to the pumpkin ...
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Some Things We Heard This Week
POSTED: August 30, 2022
Do you ever have one of those weeks where you hear things that just seem to stick with you and you can’t stop thinking about them? We recently experienced one of those weeks and wanted to ...
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Frozen in Time
POSTED: August 23, 2022
One of the best pleasures of summer? Fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables! If you eat in-season (which we highly recommend!), then you most likely love this incredible summer ...
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Fruit floating down the river?!
POSTED: August 16, 2022
What do Mofongo, star fruit, red snapper, cherries and tiny mangoes all have in common? These are just some of the local and delicious foods we experienced during our trip to Puerto Rico last ...
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This May Be Harming You More Than You Think!
POSTED: August 9, 2022
Busy with work, busy with kids, busy with social obligations, busy keeping up the house — busy, busy, busy! Regardless of where we live, the season we’re in, how old we are; whether we have ...
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Feeling Peachy?!
POSTED: August 2, 2022
We are kicking off the month of August highlighting one of the most popular fruits grown in the United States, especially during the summer… PEACHES! And August just happens to be National ...
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Blistered and Charred…and Delicious!
POSTED: July 26, 2022
Have you heard of shishito peppers? What about Padron peppers? Would you believe me if I told you these little peppers are life-changing, with only 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare? ...
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Things That Make You Go “Hmmmm…”
POSTED: July 19, 2022
Just last week some information came across our radar and we thought… “we have to share this with our Eat REAL America community!” It triggered all kinds of interesting ...
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Give Your Kids This Life Skill and Cure Summer Boredom at the Same Time!
POSTED: July 12, 2022
Has summer boredom kicked in for your kids yet? If you have kids – or grandkids – at home this summer, or know someone who does, you know the challenge of keeping them busy and ...
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It’s Blueberry Season!
POSTED: July 5, 2022
How is your “fruits and vegetables of the week” challenge going? Did you remember?! In our coaching tip a couple of weeks ago, we encouraged you to enjoy a variety of colorful ...
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Eat Your Sunscreen?!
POSTED: June 28, 2022
Are you embracing the blistering hot summer weather that arrived with a bang in many parts of the country the past couple of weeks? Or are you already over it and looking forward to fall? ...
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Does Variety Matter?
POSTED: June 21, 2022
Do you know someone who eats the same foods over and over, each and every day? Some people may find comfort in this routine. Others would find themselves in the uncomfortable and frustrating ...
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What’s the Plan? {Snack Edition}
POSTED: June 14, 2022
Are you a natural planner? Whether you call it discipline or a slight case of OCD, we happen to be planners. And, we have found this very helpful when it comes to eating healthfully. When we ...
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Are You a Farro Fan?
POSTED: June 7, 2022
You are probably intimately familiar with quinoa, which has exploded in popularity in the past few years. And, quinoa is loaded with nutrients and is a versatile addition to so many recipes, but ...
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Reasons to Add Radishes to Your Routine
POSTED: May 31, 2022
Are you someone who loves the vibrant red crunch of a fresh radish? Or does that distinct peppery radish flavor send you running the other direction? Some people absolutely love ...
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It’s Not Dying You Should Worry About…
POSTED: May 24, 2022
Have you ever heard someone say something similar to this: “No one lives forever…I might as well enjoy life while I can!” or “So what if I die a few years early? ...
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