It’s important for all of us to remember that our emotions will run even higher than usual at this time of year. Once we know our feelings and have allowed ourselves time and space to feel them, then we can decide if we want to try to change how we are feeling.
Americans throw out about 14% of the food they buy in grocery stores — an average of about $500 every year. Careful meal planning and grocery shopping can help you get more value from your food budget.
Food costs are on the rise, but a healthy eating pattern does not have to be a more expensive eating pattern. Eating right on a budget means using strategies to plan, purchase and prepare meals in ways that allow you to stretch your food dollars.
“People with abnormal hemoglobin traits have risks of having children with a potential blood problem, including the risk of sickle cell disease,” Dr. Steven Ambrusko says.