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JANUARY 2024                                                Features| Newsletters | Contact Us
 
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New Year Food Traditions
 
Are you ready for the new year of 2024 to bless you with better health, happier memories, or good fortune? There are many superstitions that connect food to good luck in the new year. Although the list of these foods would be quite extensive, check out five common ones below and what they represent. You may already partake in a tradition surrounding one, however if you’re interested in more symbolic foods or different ways to prepare them, visit: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g38331983/new-years-good-luck-foods/.
 
  • Black-Eyed Peas | Wealth
  • Onions | Growth & Rebirth
  • Rice | Prosperity
  • Grapes | Good Luck
  • Noodles | Longevity of Life
 
 
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Winter Vegetables
 
It’s always best (for both your palate and wallet) to choose as many seasonal fruits and veggies to use for meals and snacks. We tend to think that winter brings in the cold and desolate weather, however there are many crops that prefer this climate and will taste so much better this time of year. Look for these fruits and veggies at the store next time and consider using one that you or your child have never tried before!

If you’re at a loss on how to prepare or what to make with these fruits and veggies, check out this link to some great recipes with each: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/winter
 
 
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Taking a Break from Technology
 
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans turned to mobile devices and televisions, more than ever, for entertainment, news, education, and communication. Almost 4 years later, adults and kids alike remain benefited by technology – from connecting with family and friends, to Telehealth visits with physicians, and even listening to a podcast in the car. Phones can be addicting, distracting, and even dangerous, when overused or used inappropriately, which is why it is so important to unplug for awhile throughout each day. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of technology for those children 5 years and older, however much less for those younger.

Need help with ideas on how to make this a new year’s resolution for yourself and your kids? It’s never too late to start making progress; check out these tips and recommendations by the Mayo Clinic to see if they’ll work for your family: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/parenting/unplugging-your-family-tips-to-make-it-work/#:~:text=To put media use in,hours or less per day.
 
 
 
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About the author
 
 
 
 
 
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Abbie Hebron, MS, RD, CSP, LD, CNSC
 
Abbie Hebron is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in pediatric nutrition (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition). She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Missouri State University, and then attended the University of Rhode Island where she earned her master's degree. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was the recipient of South Carolina's Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2022. In her free time, Abbie enjoys baking, traveling, hiking, and playing tennis with family and friends.
 
 
 
 
 
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