A New Spin on Hanukkah Foods
From Our KitchenHanukkah starts tonight. Also known as the festival of lights, the eight-day Jewish holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in ancient Jerusalem and celebrates the miracle of one night's worth of oil burning for eight nights. To remember this miracle, Hanukkah is often celebrated with foods that are fried in oil. Latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts) are two of the more popular Hanukkah treats. But with eight nights to celebrate, there are plenty of opportunities to...
Fight Back During Cold & Flu Season
From Our KitchenGood nutrition plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods can help you and your family stay well through this cold and flu season. Here are a three simple tips to get you started on the right track: 1. Start the day with breakfast. A breakfast of whole grain cereal, milk, and 100% orange juice can supply 100% of your daily recommended vitamin C intake, 33% of daily calcium needs, and many...
Holiday Eating for Kids
Nutrition, From Our KitchenThe tendency to indulge during the holidays is not a characteristic reserved only for adults. Visions of sugarplums--and cookies, cakes, and candy--can dance around in kids' heads, leading to over-eating, under-nutrition, and upset stomachs. Here are some ideas to help your kids navigate the holiday (eating) season. Help your kids understand moderation. At parties, ask them to enjoy the one thing that looks the most delicious or to take a bite of a few things that they think look yummy...