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Summer Salads for Every Occasion
Jun 19, 2014
‘Tis the season for light, fresh meals full of flavorful veggies. We all have our go-to salads we make over and over again, but here’s some inspiration to pull you out of your salad rut to create delicious combinations the whole family will enjoy. Super Food Salad Dinner salads are a smart way to work…
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Vegging Out
May 21, 2014
More and more of us are realizing the benefits of a vegetarian diet, even if it’s just eliminating meat on Mondays! Creating satisfying, balanced meatless meals that please the whole family might sound impossible, but here are some tips and recipes to ensure your vegetarian night still packs a protein punch and burst of flavor.…
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Don’t Bust Your Food Budget
Mar 12, 2014
I’m coming out and saying it – I think it’s a myth that eating healthy has to be an expensive endeavor. You can cook and enjoy nutritious, tasty meals by simply shopping at your local grocery store, no less. Here are my top food budget trimmers that I routinely practice to get nutrient-rich foods into…
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Kitchen Tool Gifts for Healthy Holidays
Dec 23, 2013
By Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD, LDN I’m a fairly practical girl when it comes to cooking gadgets and kitchen tools. If it’s a one trick pony, chances are it’s not taking up space in my kitchen. Instead, I stick to cooking tools that can do more than one task and can ultimately help me in preparing…
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Start with a Can, End with a Happy Family
Oct 09, 2013
Weeknight meal planning is tough for busy families. Our friend Deanna Segrave-Daly (who is also a dietitian!) started with a can of Libby’s® Vegetables and whipped up a variety of healthy, flavorful meals that will have your family scrambling to the kitchen table. Take a look at her suggestions below, and comment on our…
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Keep Your Family Happy and Healthy – Never Hungry
Sep 26, 2013
Getting a healthy dinner on the table that your family will eat can be a daily stressor – probably because we have to do it day in and day out. Even those of us who love food and enjoying cooking (that would be me) can get worn out from the constant task (that would be…
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Stretch Your Budget and Fill Your Shopping Cart: Tips for Saving
Aug 16, 2013
If you’re feeling the heat at the checkout counter, you’re not alone. Rising costs of everyday staples have moms wondering how they can afford to leave the supermarket each week with enough food to feed their families. The Worldwatch Institute says that food prices rose 2.7% in 2012, and that population growth and extreme weather…
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Let Your Green Gleam this Earth Week
May 03, 2013
In recent years, “going green” has grown from a suggested practice to a regular lifestyle for many families. If you haven’t yet adopted many environmentally friendly habits, Earth Week is a great time to start and get the whole family enthusiastic about the change. Here are some tips to help you own Earth Week today…
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Cross Your Heart and Hope for Health
May 03, 2013
Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, we’ve still got hearts on our minds. We dedicate February to heart health because many women are at high risk of cardiovascular disease [1]. At Libby’s, we love our customers and hope you will make a pact to live and eat in ways that are helpful to your hearts…
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Turn Mealtime into Learning Time
Feb 22, 2012
At school, children learn about topics ranging from the periodic table to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but you can turn your home into a place for education as well. Here are some tips to subtly turn mealtime into learning time. Time to count those peas. Addition and subtraction are two of the most basic…
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Veg Out
Nov 08, 2011
Let’s face it. Whether we’re facing picky eaters or we’re in a salad rut, most of us could use a boost when it comes to enjoying more vegetables. When serving veggies to kids, it’s very important to avoid setting veggies up as undesirable– as in “eat two more bites of broccoli and then you can…
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Libby's Continues Helping Habitat for Humanity Families
Oct 19, 2011
Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables continues its partnership with Habitat for Humanity to help less fortunate families get back to the dinner table. Since September, we’ve visited Pittsburgh and Kansas City where we provided 12 new Habitat home owners with everything they need to make family mealtime a reality – a dining set complete with place…
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