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Eating Tips When Taste and Smell are Impaired
 
Impaired taste or smell can have a profound effect on a person’s overall diet quality. Loss of either of these senses has been discussed more often as of late given that both can be side effects of COVID-19. To improve nutritional intake when experiencing impaired senses, start by setting up an enjoyable dining experience. Focusing on other aspects of meals, such as atmosphere and dining companions, aids in overall meal satisfaction. Choosing balanced meals that include proteins, starches, and produce ensures the meal is healthy and interesting. The varied food groups can provide textures that make the meal generally more pleasurable. Be sure to use lemon juice, vinegar, and spices to boost flavor. Excessive salt and sugar may decrease the healthfulness of meals so use these additions sparingly. While we can offer some tips on maximizing enjoyment of meals with altered taste or smell, it is always important that you visit your physician should you experience any such changes.
 
 
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Beans are Versatile and Budget Friendly
 
Beans are delicious, nutritious, and economical. Research has shown that eating beans can improve body weight optimal to the individual and prevent chronic disease. Ways to use this healthy food group include adding to bowls, salads, and casseroles. Substituting in beans for your typical meat of choice in tacos, quesadillas, or burgers are also relatively quick and easy options. If you have a food processor, beans make wonderful spreads like hummus.
  • Add this white bean dip to your tail gate party – no one will question this nutrition packed dip.
  • This copycat Olive Garden pasta e fagioli from “The Spruce Eats” is a one dish wonder.
  • Vegetarian refried bean quesadillas are both budget and low prep friendly.
 
 
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10 Minute Yoga Exercise for the Whole Family
 
Reaping the benefits of yoga does not require an extensive amount of time. Because yoga enhances the mind body connection by increasing strength, flexibility, and body awareness even short amounts of time yield positive results. In addition, the accessibility of yoga instruction has increased with readily available pre-recorded and live online classes. Ace Fitness offers a foundational poses routine that can be completed in ten minutes. You Tube boasts many free yoga channels, such as Yoga with Adrienne, who offers an under ten minute “Get the Juices Flowing” sequence. Mindful Minutes boasts a five-minute kids sequence that will keep kids’ attention as you introduce yoga into your home. As you access online information it may still be necessary to screen ads and commercials.
 
 
 
The Online School Lunch Difference
 
 
 
 
 
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Lunch lines and school cafeterias can make it difficult for schools to maintain social distancing. With HotLunch.com, foodservice providers can utilize a classroom-based distribution system to deliver lunch straight to a student’s classroom and maintain social distancing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Beyond a Game, Yoga’s Many Benefits to School-Aged Kids
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  2. Hertzler SR, Lieblein-Boff JC, Weiler M, Allgeier C. Plant Proteins: Assessing Their Nutritional Quality and Effects on Health and Physical Function. Nutrients. 2020 Nov 30;12(12):3704. doi: 10.3390/nu12123704. PMID: 33266120; PMCID: PMC7760812.
 
 
 
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HotLunch.com Now Available in Spanish & French
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our school lunch software is now available in Spanish and French, making it easier for schools around the world to utilize our school lunch system. This update allows more families to reap the benefits of HotLunch.com.
 
 
 
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About the author
 
 
 
 
 
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Cheyenne Richards
 
Cheyenne Richards is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a private practice team that provides nutrition counseling across the U.S. and as far as Germany. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor's, after which she earned her M.B.A. in Austin, Texas. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is an American Council on Exercise Certified Health Coach. When not working, Cheyenne enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, gardening, and other outdoor activities.
 
 
 
 
 
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