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Food waste solutions for busy living!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Food waste is not something we may think about often, but should be a consideration when thinking about meals for the week. Planning ahead can help keep your food budget on track and minimize excessive food waste. If you’ve ever tossed out a container of…
Frozen foods with health in mind!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Frozen foods can be a very convenient food option for busy families, but are they healthy? Meal planning with frozen foods is an affordable, time saving and healthy option allowing one to include more fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. F…
Stick to healthy habits when working from home!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Have you been working from home for the past 1 1/2 years or longer? So many people's work/home lifestyle has changed as a result of the pandemic, temporarily or more permanent, with some positive and some challenging outcomes. With respect to eating and food c…
Cutting Back on Sugar Intake...
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Cutting back on sugar in the diet is a challenge for many, and It can be confusing how to get started... Why avoid sugars?...Added sugars have been linked to obesity, diabetes, elevated lipids, fatty liver, cancers, heart disease... A 1st step is to…
Skip the Skipping of Meals!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Do you often skip meals hoping to kick start weight loss and control your calorie intake? I'm sorry to say it can be doing more harm then good... It can actually lead to weight gain, insulin resistance and increased risk for type 2 diabetes! So what is the pro…
Hidden Sources of Sugar in "Healthy" Favorites!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Are you a food label detective like me? In the grocery store, I try to scan the labels for fiber, protein, and the added sugar content. Then I usually check the sodium and nutrient values. Checking the labels is a great way to determine the health factor of th…
Overlooking Nutritional Balance
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Achieving nutritional balance with your meals is critical for supporting optimal health and blood sugar levels. There are two main categories of nutrients that your body needs daily- macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients include protein, carbohydra…
Hidden Sources of Calories
Janet Brancato
April 6, 2021
It can be very frustrating when you are trying to eat healthy, and exercise but the weight stalls! Weight plateau's can be a time to re-evaluate your current daily lifestyle and possibly switch things up to keep moving forward towards your goal... Sometimes it…