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Meals on Wheels

Giving more is something I am working towards making a more regular part of my life. Too often we get caught up in our own lives, and forget the power we have within us to make a difference in the life of another. If we each take it one small step at a time, we CAN make this world a better place. There are so many beautiful, giving hearts in the world and sometimes all …

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How to Lose Weight With Six Small Meals

In the quest to slim down, many women skip meals, resulting in insatiable hunger and the resulting discomfort and struggle. Although it may logically seem that cutting way down on your eating is the best way to lose weight, many find that simply modifying the way in which they eat is more effective. Some argue that, instead of skipping meals, dieters should actually increase the frequency of their eating. By upping their meal regularity, these diners can avoid hunger pains and keep their body working and burning fat throughout the day.

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MM Exclusive: Laurie David Shares Her Secret to Ideal Family Meals

ModernMom was honored to interview Laurie David, the author of “The Family Dinner” (see link below), producer of the Academy Awardwinning film An Inconvenient Truth, and a regular blogger on the Huffington Post. Laurie’s been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Martha Stewart Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, and MSNBC and was named a 2006 Glamour Woman of the Year. Among her many accomplishments, she’s a pro when it comes to nutritious and delicious family eating. We picked her brain and here’s some of her wise advice. Enjoy!

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Healthy Meals for Breakfast

You have probably heard it said time and again: Breakfast is the most important meal. When you start your day with a healthy meal, you give yourself an energy boost that will help you focus and be more productive throughout the day. Eating breakfast regularly also has long-term benefits. You’ll most likely eat less throughout the day and eat more beneficial foods. According to the Mayo Clinic, eating breakfast will help keep your weight and cholesterol levels under control.