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Busy
Families Can Still Enjoy Healthy Meals
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(Family Features) Parents who are stretched for time run the
risk of serving meals that are not nutritionally
well-balanced. In fact, according to the journal Topics in
Clinical Nutrition, more than one-third of Americans wait
until the last minute to plan their dinner, which may result
in poor nutrition picks for the family.
To avoid relying on quick but unhealthy dinner foods, make
sure the pantry and refrigerator are both stocked with
nutritious foods that fit an on-the-go lifestyle.
Including whole grains at mealtime is important for all
family members. According to registered dietitian Emily
Korns, “The Dietary Guidelines recommend eating three or
more ounce-equivalents of whole grain foods daily – that’s
48 grams or more of whole grains. Diets that meet this level
of whole grains are associated with reduced risk of several
chronic diseases and may help with weight maintenance.”
 Conveniently packaged and easy-to-cook items that are low in
fat and high in whole grains are a great way to serve up
nutrition, even if dinner is rushed. With 1 gram of total
fat and more than 32 grams of whole grains per serving,
Uncle Ben’s® Long Grain & Wild Rice Herb Roasted Chicken and
Long Grain & Wild Rice Sun-Dried Tomato Florentine are easy
to prepare flavorful dishes the entire family can enjoy.
It’s also essential to add low-calorie, nutrient-rich fruits
and vegetables to your grocery list. Packed and ready to eat
in the car, an after-soccer practice snack has never tasted
so good. Last but not least, having a box of high fiber
cereal on hand can help curb snack attacks any time of day.
Try this family-friendly recipe for a quick and nutritious
meal. Each serving has only 290 calories, 2 grams of
saturated fat, 3 grams of fiber and is an excellent source
of Vitamin A, Iron and Vitamin C.
Turkey Tomato Florentine Burgers
Courtesy of Family Features
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