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How to Perfectly Organize Your Pantry

Are you giving your house a thorough spring cleaning? Don’t skip the pantry! With these great tips from ZipList founder Geoff Allen, you can have a well-stocked and well-organized storehouse in a snap! 1. See how many meals you can make with the items already in your pantry. Homemade soup is a great way to use of a mixture of pantry ingredients such as pasta, dried beans, canned vegetables, spices and grains.

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How to Cook a Light Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

If you feel as stuffed as a Thanksgiving turkey after your holiday meal, there’s a reason. The average Thanksgiving meal equals 3,000 calories and a 229 grams of fat, reports the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Reducing portions alone may not be enough to lighten the meal on your annual day of overindulgence. Pepper the meal with flavors, not fats. Offer guests a cornucopia of savory options in a steady parade of dishes. Revamp your existing traditional dishes and opt for low-fat, low-sodium and low-cholesterol foods while cooking.

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Food Poisoning Symptoms in Children

Food poisoning can happen to anyone unfortunate enough to eat something contaminated with a certain type of bacteria or virus. Younger children are more at risk for food poisoning since their immune systems haven’t fully developed yet, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you suspect your child has food poisoning, you may need to contact the health department of your city or state, especially if you suspect he got it from a food he ate at a restaurant.

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Cheap & Easy Healthy Meals

You don’t have to be an expert cook to prepare healthy meals for your family. Armed with a few pantry staples, you make whip up a variety of easy, cheap, healthy and most importantly, delicious meals to feed your family for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Spend a few extra minutes before going to the grocery store to plan out meals based on the sales flier and ingredients you have available. Planning ahead helps you save both money and food.