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Stress less, snack smarter this back-to-school season

Family Features — If back-to-school season feels more overwhelming than exciting, you’re not alone. Between adjusting schedules, planning meals and organizing school supplies, it’s easy for families to feel the pressure this time of year. With the right strategies and simple ...

Why it could pay to include more chicken in your diet

METRO — Many people aspire to consume a diet that’s as healthy as possible. There’s many ways to achieve such a goal, and finding a way to consume more chicken and less red meat could be a pathway to healthier eating. Many foods pack a nutritious punch, but few main course options may ...

Fresh peach season: a cook’s delight

After wasting money on grocery store peaches that looked nice but were hard and tasteless, local peaches, exactly what a peach should be, are available. They are fragrant and sweet, with enough juice to run down the arm. Get them while they’re hot. To me peaches are one of the pure joys of summer, great in desserts with sugar and spice, and equally yummy in a salad or paired with meat or fish. However, fresh peaches do have a downside — the skin. To make those pesky skins virtually slip off score an X on the bottom of each peach (the peaches should be ripe.) Plunge the peaches ...

Four everyday ways to keep your brain sharp

Family Features — Staying in shape goes beyond physical fitness — keeping your brain health top of mind is crucial for your overall well-being, too. To sharpen your mind, consider these everyday ways for prioritizing brain health. Stimulate Your Mind While “exercising” typically ...

Give backyard barbecues a boost with easy crowd-pleasers

Family Features — Classic burgers and hot dogs might get the spotlight during backyard barbecues, but tasty sides and twists on tradition are what take your cookout to the next level. Since no meal is complete without Bush’s Baked Beans, chef James Briscione turns to these hearty ...

Whip up a quick pasta salad with ingredients fresh from the garden

METRO — Fresh produce is refreshing and delicious. Whether it’s recently plucked fruits or freshly harvested vegetables, these foods boast a flavor and nutritional profile unlike any other. Comfort foods might reign supreme during colder winter months, but come spring and summer, lighter ...