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Do You Eat Healthy Away From Home?
POSTED: May 17, 2022
Do you feel like you make healthy choices when you go out to eat? Do you always opt for a salad or a vegetarian meal because you think, “surely those must be the healthiest options?!” ...
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It’s Rhubarb Season!
POSTED: May 10, 2022
What do you think of when you hear “rhubarb?” A lot of people say, “I remember my grandma cooking with it” or “Rhubarb pie, of course!” or “I have no idea what to do with ...
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Is Inflammation a Secret Killer?
POSTED: May 3, 2022
Are you confused about inflammation and how it affects your health? Is it good for you, or bad? If you are confused, rest assured you’re not alone. We want to help you understand ...
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15 Ways to Beat High Food Prices
POSTED: April 26, 2022
Do you feel like food prices are increasing every time you go to the store or eat out? It’s not just a feeling – it’s reality! In just the last 12 months, food prices ...
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Making This Part of Your Routine Will Change Your Life!
POSTED: April 12, 2022
It’s farmers’ market season! Have you fallen in love with the farmers’ market yet? For some, a weekly visit to the local market something is something they look forward to and ...
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Microgreens: Big Benefits in a Small Package!
POSTED: April 5, 2022
Have you ever watched cooking shows or read food magazines and noticed those tiny, vibrant leafy greens that chefs use as the finishing touch on their dishes? They look a little bit like sprouts, ...
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What We Found During Our Trip to the Grocery Store
POSTED: March 29, 2022
Have you taken the time to step back and look around at the grocery store recently? A couple of times each year, we visit the store specifically focused on checking out the newest products and ...
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Have you Tried This Versatile Veggie?
POSTED: March 22, 2022
Hearts of palm? Have you heard of it? Does it sound exotic and expensive? This unique veggie was foreign to us until several years ago. We were at a restaurant in New York and ordered a Steak ...
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Lower Your Cholesterol with These 3 Foods!
POSTED: March 15, 2022
Why is it so important to keep our cholesterol in check? Heart disease is the number one leading killer for both men and women! Because of this, it’s very important to keep our cholesterol ...
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Does Color Matter?
POSTED: March 8, 2022
We have all heard the advice: “Eat the Rainbow” Of course, we are NOT talking about the rainbow found in a bag of Skittles or a box of “magically delicious” ...
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Are Pancakes REAL Food?
POSTED: March 1, 2022
Happy Pancake Day! Did you know today is Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day)?! In honor of this special day, let’s talk pancakes! Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash ...
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Sodium…Where You Least Expect It!
POSTED: February 22, 2022
How much sodium are you consuming every day? Believe it or not, the average American consumes over 3,500 mg of sodium daily! The CDC also reports that about 90% of Americans 2 years old and ...
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Can You Really Reprogram Your Taste Buds?
POSTED: February 15, 2022
Why do some people crave a burger, fries and soda, while others crave fruits and vegetables? And, is it true that your cravings can actually change to prefer healthy (REAL) food? What ...
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Chocolate Lovers Rejoice!
POSTED: February 8, 2022
February gives us all kinds of reasons to celebrate the health benefits of chocolate! Of course, Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. Plus, February is also American Heart Month and ...
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Grocery Store Tour – Buying Bread Without a Chemistry Degree!
POSTED: February 1, 2022
We’re back in the grocery store with a trip to the bread aisle! Do you feel confused with all the options in the bread aisle? If so, you’re not alone! Is multi-grain a ...
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Life Is Too Short to Count Ingredients
POSTED: January 25, 2022
Do you skip recipes that have too many ingredients? And how many is too many? Over the past few weeks, we have heard a couple of people say they don’t make any recipes with long ingredient ...
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Where the Magic Happens!
POSTED: January 18, 2022
When is the last time you or someone you know said, “I don’t like ________”? Last month? Last week? Maybe it was yesterday, or maybe even earlier today! We are ...
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If Superman Was a Spice, He Would Be This…
POSTED: January 11, 2022
Turmeric… the real deal or just a bunch of hype? Is it really as beneficial as some people claim? We have several family members and friends who have dealt with arthritis and cancer ...
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Good Food = Good Mood
POSTED: January 4, 2022
Have you heard of “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?” Especially this time of year, you or someone you know may experience feelings of anxiety or depression. The holiday celebrations ...
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Healthy You in 22!
POSTED: December 28, 2021
Last year at this time, we provided 21 ideas to embrace a healthy REAL food lifestyle… this year, as New Year’s Day rapidly approaches, we want to help you be the ...
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Catching Up With Santa!
POSTED: December 21, 2021
Some of you may remember our exclusive interview with Santa in 2019. We were honored that he took time out of his super-busy schedule to talk to us. Well, the luck truck struck again and we had ...
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The other pandemic?
POSTED: December 14, 2021
As we begin to wrap up another year, we have been reflecting on the past 12 months. Of course, it’s impossible to think about this past year (or the past two years) without COVID being ...
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Are Sugar Substitutes Safe?
POSTED: November 30, 2021
We have all heard about the dangers of artificial sweeteners… …from causing cancer, to disturbing the beneficial bacteria in our guts. So, it’s easy to see how we can become ...
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‘Tis the Season for Pomegranates!
POSTED: November 16, 2021
Welcome to pomegranate season! If you haven’t seen them already, these ruby-red seasonal fruits should start showing up at your local stores. There was a time when we really weren’t familiar ...
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The Perfect Time of Year for Homemade Granola!
POSTED: November 9, 2021
Have you been telling yourself… “I am going to make some homemade granola,” but for one reason or another, you keep putting it off? Granola can be an ideal snack…paired ...
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An Apple A Day…
POSTED: October 26, 2021
Do you ever stop and notice there are things you take for granted? Maybe something is so abundant, or it is just part of your routine, that you really don’t give it much thought. That is, ...
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Shar/Ku/Tuh/Ree: Your Edible Art Project
POSTED: October 19, 2021
It’s one of the most popular trends on social media. It has been even been called the “adult lunchable.” You have probably seen these in magazines, at local restaurants ...
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Happy Anniversary!
POSTED: October 12, 2021
Time flies when you’re having fun, right?! Believe it or not, we published our very first Eat REAL America weekly meal ideas and coaching tip 8 years ago, in October 2013. My husband and I ...
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Fiberlicious!
POSTED: October 5, 2021
What if you could… reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer by 56% lower your risk of heart disease by 40% help fight obesity, type 2 diabetes and constipation plus more! ...
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Hop-Gredient
POSTED: September 28, 2021
Love beer?! Love food?! Why not love them together?! More and more people are now pairing beer and food…just like we have been pairing wine and food for many years. The right beer paired ...
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Better Breakfast Challenge: Planned-Overs?!
POSTED: September 21, 2021
Have you taken on the Better Breakfast Challenges this month? Have you experienced any new breakthroughs? Did you try oats or eggs in a new way, or any of our kid-friendly breakfast ideas? ...
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Better Breakfast Challenge: Egg-cellent Ideas!
POSTED: September 14, 2021
Did you take the challenge last week and try oats in a new or different way? Remember, our better breakfast challenges this month are all intended to help you and your family reduce the amount of ...
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Better Breakfast Challenge: No Fear!
POSTED: September 7, 2021
Did you take the challenge last week and offer your kids an “out of the ordinary” breakfast? Did you do find a way to change it up and reduce the amount of ultra-processed ...
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Can You Really Get Kids Excited About a Healthy Breakfast?
POSTED: August 31, 2021
We know weekday mornings can be hectic… and hectic may not even begin to describe your mornings if you have school-aged kids. Trying to get them out of bed, dressed, and even awake enough ...
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Is This True for the Kids In Your Life?
POSTED: August 24, 2021
How can we help our kids not just survive, but thrive? A couple of weeks ago, a study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showing that 67% of calories consumed ...
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Inspiration to Transform Your Yogurt Into Delicious & Nutritious Meals!
POSTED: August 17, 2021
We hope you enjoyed last week’s tour of the yogurt section! In the coaching tip and video, we mentioned how healthy yogurt can be (loaded with protein, calcium and beneficial bacteria)! ...
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Grocery Store Tour – Grab a Spoon For a Trip to the Yogurt Section!
POSTED: August 10, 2021
Do all of the choices in the yogurt section of the grocery store overwhelm you? We can relate! And, we want to share what we have learned on our REAL food journey. There are so many ...
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Expanding Our REAL Food on the Road Travel Series
POSTED: August 3, 2021
How do you find the best REAL food restaurants when you are on the road? You may remember our coaching tip from February where we shared how we selected restaurants to visit in our trip to ...
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Now is the Perfect Time to Enjoy this Misunderstood “Veggie!”
POSTED: July 27, 2021
If we asked the question, “what is the one vegetable that you just don’t know what to do with?”, what would you say? So many people respond to us by saying… ...
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Get Off the Bottle with These 50 Easy & Delicious Homemade Dressings
POSTED: July 13, 2021
Do you make your own salad dressings? Or, are you thinking, “no way, who has time for that?!” Believe it or not, homemade dressings are so much easier than you think…not to ...
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Grocery Store Tour – Vinegars and Dressings
POSTED: July 6, 2021
Why all the vinegar choices at the store? And, what about all those bottled salad dressings…can they be part of a healthy lifestyle? Continuing our grocery store tours, we ...
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Insomnia? REAL Food to the Rescue!
POSTED: June 22, 2021
“I’m so tired…I just can’t get a good night’s sleep!” “All I want is to wake up energized and to feel like I can take on whatever comes my ...
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Why Cooking at Home May Not Be So Healthy After All
POSTED: June 15, 2021
Did that headline grab your attention? It definitely got ours! Then, as we read the rest of the article, two things struck us: 1. Cooking at home does NOT increase the risk of heart ...
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Grocery Store Tour: Cooking Oils are Not Created Equal!
POSTED: June 8, 2021
It seems like such a simple question: “What is the best oil to use?” Have you looked at all the choices at the store lately? There is olive oil, coconut oil, walnut oil, peanut ...
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Why the Rolling Stones May Be To Blame for Unhealthy Eating
POSTED: June 1, 2021
Picture it… …you’re in a restaurant, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” is rockin’ in the background, and you’re looking over the menu deciding what to order. ...
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How To Make Your Summer Gatherings Unforgettable!
POSTED: May 25, 2021
Summer celebrations! Pool parties! Family reunions! This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. And, we will savor all the opportunities to gather again with family and friends – ...
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At The Core of It…
POSTED: May 18, 2021
Have you started craving pineapple yet? There is something about pineapples and warmer weather that just seem to go together. With the unofficial start to summer only a couple of weeks away, ...
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“You Are What What You Eat Eats”
POSTED: May 11, 2021
In response to our coaching tip last week about “Should you only eat organic?”, an amazing member of our Eat REAL America community requested insights on topics like grass-fed beef, ...
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Let’s Veg Out – Our Virtual Tour of the Produce Section
POSTED: April 27, 2021
How much time do you spend in the produce section of the grocery store? If you are on a REAL food journey, you will likely (AND SHOULD!) spend well over half your time and money here. ...
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Spiralizer…Two Thumbs Up!
POSTED: April 20, 2021
Are you a spiralizer fan? If so, have you ventured beyond zucchini? Since we will soon be surrounded by amazing late spring and summer produce, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite ...
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Gr-r-reat Grocery Store Tour: The Breakfast Aisle
POSTED: April 6, 2021
Thanks to your generous response and feedback, we are continuing our virtual grocery store tours! Just in case you missed our first one on nuts and nut butters, you can check it out here. This ...
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Are These For Real?
POSTED: March 30, 2021
Have you taken the time to actually look around at the grocery store recently? We went to the store last week to check out the newest products and the latest trends, and we were shocked how many ...
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What Is Food?
POSTED: March 9, 2021
We are surrounded by “food” in everything we do and every part of our lives! But, have you ever stopped to think about what “food” really is? Are all of the things we eat really ...
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Grocery Shopping is Nuts!
POSTED: March 2, 2021
Do you have a love or hate relationship with grocery shopping? Did we really just ask that question?! Most people will probably tell you they DREAD grocery shopping! For some, it is the ...
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Are You Nuts?
POSTED: February 23, 2021
Do nuts make a regular appearance in your meals? We often hear people say they avoid nuts because they are “too high in fat” or “have too many calories.” Nut lovers ...
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Yes, 10 servings per day is possible!
POSTED: February 9, 2021
What would you say if we told you we are each supposed to be eating 10 servings of fruits and vegetables…daily!? Would you respond by saying, Krista and Zonya, “No way, you all ...
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REAL Food Travel Series – Fayetteville, Arkansas
POSTED: February 2, 2021
What if you had a resource to find all the best REAL food restaurants anywhere in the country? We’re talking about those restaurants that use the best and freshest in-season, local ...
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Keepin’ It REAL On The Road
POSTED: January 26, 2021
REAL food on the road. We know this can be a struggle. In fact, we recently shared a coaching tip inspired by an Eat REAL America couple who had relocated to Florida for the winter, and were ...
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Put Those Lonely Coffee Mugs Back to Work!
POSTED: January 19, 2021
What if you could have delicious eggs and veggies for breakfast in less than 3 minutes? Great news — you can! And, it’s the perfect way to use those lonely oversized coffee mugs ...
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It’s Like Riding a Bike
POSTED: January 12, 2021
Do you remember learning to ride a bike? We remember more vividly teaching our kids how to ride a bike. As we held onto the back of the seat, they would wobble and weave as we guided them ...
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Kick the Packet to the Curb
POSTED: January 5, 2021
Pre-mixed seasoning packets. Available for any seasoning combination you can dream up…taco, chili, ranch, brown gravy, hollandaise, fajita, spaghetti and so many more. They are easy, ...
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Are You Ready for Blood Orange Season?
POSTED: December 22, 2020
Have you noticed blood oranges showing up at your local stores? If so, do you savor these while they are available, or do you tend to walk past them, opting for the more recognizable navel, ...
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Fired Up for 2021!
POSTED: December 15, 2020
Is it just us, or do you feel like you have something bottled up and ready to burst out in 2021?! After the year we have just experienced, we feel like 2021 is the time for something significant ...
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From healthy to white fluffy pancakes?!
POSTED: November 17, 2020
An Eat REAL America member recently shared a message that we think many of you may relate to… we certainly did! This husband and wife, who are thriving in their REAL food ...
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What happens when you cut out processed foods?
POSTED: November 10, 2020
Are processed foods really that bad for us? And, what is considered a “processed food?” We recently participated in a webinar hosted by an organization called Diet ID, where ...
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Is there a difference between cocoa and cacao?
POSTED: November 3, 2020
Are cocoa and cacao the same thing? And should you believe those headlines about losing weight by eating chocolate? So, what’s the deal? We want to help you sort through the ...
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It’s Not You, It’s Our Environment…
POSTED: October 27, 2020
Let’s face it, we are social beings and are highly influenced by what is around us. And there is no denying it…food is all around us…it is absolutely everywhere! Food is a part of ...
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Is it possible to transform this popular breakfast staple?
POSTED: October 13, 2020
We were recently presented with a challenge… DONUTS, made with REAL ingredients! They needed to be delicious enough to satisfy a sweet tooth, yet healthy enough to enjoy without ...
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Emergency Substitutions: Part 2
POSTED: October 6, 2020
Why does this always happen?! Does this sound familiar…you have your list (check), you go to the store (check), you get home and start preparing dinner (check), and then everything comes to a ...
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Emergency Substitutions: Part 1
POSTED: September 22, 2020
Does this sound familiar? After a long crazy day, you are feeling pretty good about the plan for dinner. Sure, you only have a 30 minute window, but no problem, you’ve been to the store, have ...
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They Look So Pretty, But What do You Do With Them?
POSTED: September 15, 2020
It’s transition time! Now that we are in the last full week of summer, there is an abundance of in-season produce! There is still quite a bit of summer produce available…tomatoes, ...
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Could These 4 Simple Seasonings Change Your Life?
POSTED: September 1, 2020
We have had several “aha” moments in our REAL food journey. One of the most game-changing moments was learning how to roast vegetables. And, it is not just us — we have seen it ...
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Spring Rolls 101
POSTED: August 25, 2020
Quick, easy, and the possibilities are endless! You can use your favorite veggies, fruits, seafood, meats, nuts, herbs and so much more! Plus, they are affordable, delicious and good for you! ...
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It Comes Down to 3 Simple Words!
POSTED: August 18, 2020
With the abundance of chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, excess weight and cancer, it’s no surprise there is a constant buzz about healthy eating, nutrition, diets and food. But, ...
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Summer Grilling Series: Pizza Edition
POSTED: August 4, 2020
How is your summer grilling going? Have you discovered some new favorites to cook on the grill? We hope you have found inspiration to grill… …more veggies …salads (yes, ...
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Turn Onions Into a Flavor Powerhouse!
POSTED: July 28, 2020
Caramelized onions… sounds fancy, right? Chances are, you have enjoyed these sweet, savory, tender onions on a burger, steak or sandwich at a restaurant and thought, “wow, those have great ...
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It’s All About Flavor!
POSTED: July 21, 2020
On Saturday, we did a cooking demo at a local farmers’ market. This is one of our favorite things to do because every time – not just once in a while – EVERY TIME someone says, “I ...
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Another Under-Appreciated Kitchen Tool…
POSTED: July 14, 2020
Among our favorite kitchen gadgets, there is one that we have received a lot of questions about recently…questions like “do I really need one?” and “will I use it?” ...
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Grilling Fruits and Desserts!
POSTED: July 7, 2020
Is your summer grilling in full swing? Did you “get your grill on” as part of your July 4th celebrations? Hopefully, you were able to enjoy not just grilled meats, but ...
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Meet Beverly and Ken…
POSTED: June 30, 2020
“We feel better, have more energy and sleep better, and we no longer succumb to emotional eating!” How many people wish they could say this?! We are often asked, ...
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The Ultimate Summer Salad
POSTED: June 23, 2020
What if we told you we had a salad idea that would help you savor and enjoy fresh in-season ingredients all summer long? Would you believe it?! Plus, you can customize it with ...
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Grilling Salads (Yes, Salads!)
POSTED: June 2, 2020
Are your grills getting a workout, now that we are in the heart of grilling season? A few weeks ago, we kicked off our summer grilling series with a coaching tip encouraging you to grill more ...
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Is Someone Watching You?
POSTED: May 26, 2020
We are NOT talking about Siri or Alexa… …although you may feel like they are always watching you in a techy creepy kind of way. We ARE talking about people watching you – ...
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Have No Fear…
POSTED: May 19, 2020
Do you ever have moments where you feel like your meals are a failure? Have you ever thought: “I am a horrible cook!” “When I try to make something new, it always turns ...
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Are You a Locavore?
POSTED: May 12, 2020
Are you thinking, what in the world is a locavore? And, is this a good thing or a bad thing? “Locavore” is used to describe someone who tries to eat locally grown or ...
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Grill More Veggies!
POSTED: May 5, 2020
Are you ready for grilling season? With the extra time at home the past few weeks, grilling season may have started early this year for many of us. And, let’s face it, for some, grilling ...
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Can Your Pizza Crust Really Help Fight Cancer?
POSTED: April 21, 2020
This is something we continually reinforce to our kids. And, it is something that has had special meaning for us ever since listening to Jimmy Valvano’s inspiring 1993 speech at the ESPYs. ...
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Ordinary or Extraordinary?
POSTED: April 14, 2020
Have your meals changed since our world “shut down” over the past few weeks? In our culture, our lives tend to become so insanely busy that meals often become an afterthought. There ...
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The Secret to Creamy Delicious Hummus
POSTED: April 7, 2020
Most of us have probably had really good hummus… you know the one from that local Mediterranean restaurant (heck, it may be the reason you keep going back)…it is so creamy and ...
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Taking a Break from REAL Food
POSTED: March 31, 2020
With this whole Coronavirus thing and being in quarantine for days on end, we have been doing a lot of thinking… and we have made a big decision. We are taking a break from ...
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Don’t Get Stuck in a Rut!
POSTED: March 24, 2020
One amazing member of our Eat REAL America community shared a great quote this week: “Grocery shopping during the pandemic has become an episode of ‘Chopped’: 🤔 What can I make with a bruised ...
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Are Superfoods the Answer?
POSTED: March 17, 2020
Have you noticed a resurgence in people talking about “Superfoods?” Google saw a huge spike in the interest of Superfoods last week. And, as we turned on the TV on Friday to catch up ...
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Which is More Important? Eating Healthy or Exercising?
POSTED: March 10, 2020
Can you exercise your way out of bad eating habits? Which is more important, exercise or eating healthy? Have you ever thought…“It’s ok to have that doughnut…I had a ...
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Bring Convenience To Your Kitchen!
POSTED: March 3, 2020
“I don’t like leftovers!” Have you ever heard this from your family or friends? Or, maybe you have even said this?! Let’s face it – with our crazy schedules, ...
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Let’s Talk Meat!
POSTED: February 11, 2020
When did meat become so confusing? Is it healthy or will it take years off your life? What about all the new “plant-based” meats…how do they compare ...
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Why you don’t want aunts in the pantry
POSTED: January 28, 2020
Have you ever heard of “food imposters?” They are substances pretending to be food… and there are many food imposters lurking out there! One of the most blatant ...
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Essential Tools for Your Kitchen
POSTED: January 27, 2020
Because we spend countless hours in the kitchen coming up with delicious, easy-to-prepare, nutritious meal ideas for the Eat REAL America community, as you can imagine, we have our favorite ...
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Delicious AND Nutritious!
POSTED: January 21, 2020
Sound, sight, touch, smell and taste… we all know the five senses. Which are the most important when it comes to food? Of course, smell…and especially taste! We ...
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Breakfast of Champions?
POSTED: January 14, 2020
As we have mentioned before, some of the food rules we love by Michael Pollan are: “Buy items with fewer than 5 ingredients,” “Don’t eat anything that your great-grandmother wouldn’t ...
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A Sweet Makeover of a Savory Favorite
POSTED: January 7, 2020
We all know hummus is famous as that pre-dinner snack or appetizer that’s the ideal dip for pitas and veggies, right? But have you ever considered hummus to be an after-dinner sweet treat? ...
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