Quick Tips
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Each month we'll give you tips and tricks to make your home life easier. You'll find everything from cooking shortcuts that save you time to simple ways to keep your house clean.
Cooking Tricks
Label Lookup
If you've ever become confused by looking at front-of-the-package labels on your favorite products, you're not alone. In fact, the FDA is working toward a standardized set of criteria for front-of-package labeling. In the meantime, Supermarket Guru® Phil Lempert says to look to the nutrition guidelines on the back of packages to be sure of what's inside.
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Entertaining Advice
Dipdee-Doo, Switcheroo
If you're having a get-together, be forewarned: Your guests likely will eat whatever you put out for them! Next time, instead of getting pre-packaged dips, try making them yourself. You can combine a can of refried black beans with a can of undrained RO*TEL® and heat gently for a great dip that goes well with tortilla chips. For some extra flavor, sprinkle on some shredded or crumbled cheese before you serve it to your guests.
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Time-Saving Tips
Myth Busted
A common myth is that eating healthier takes more work, but au contraire! Our White Bean and Tomato Salad is fat free, and takes only 10 minutes to make. Another nutritious choice is our Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry. It's an excellent source of both fiber and vitamin C, and it only takes a half hour from start to finish.
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Household Hints
Sneak a Smart Snack
Making an effort to snack healthier isn't too difficult, even with your busy lifestyle. Keep fresh fruit, low-fat string cheese, and yogurt in the fridge to just "grab and go." Or make up some Citrus Kissed Snack Mix and keep in a sealed bag in your pantry. Snacks like these are simple and delicious, and will fit nicely into your "on-the-go" lifestyle.
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