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The Size of Your Dinner Plate Matters!

Posted by Yvette Mason on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, In : Meal Time

The size of your dinner plate really does matter. According to the book, “The 9-inch Diet: Exposing the Big Conspiracy in America” by Alex Bogusky, family dinner plates are growing in size. In the 1960’s, the dinner plate measured and average of 8.5 inches. But, today’s dinner plate measures an average of 12 inches! That’s nearly a 30% increase in size. In fact, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research, the standard restaurant dinner plate has increased fr...

The Benefits of Family Meals

Posted by Yvette Mason on Thursday, April 15, 2010, In : Meal Time

When was the last time you sat down and had a meal with your family? I know it’s difficult with ball practice, karate, cheerleading, dance and demanding work schedules. But it’s really time that we bring this dying tradition of family meals back to the tables of homes across America. Research is beginning to show that eating as a family has great benefits for your childr...

The Benefits of Eating Together - The Family Who Eats Together Stays Together

Posted by Yvette Mason on Monday, September 21, 2009, In : Meal Time

It's here, National Eat Together Week!

There are so many benefits of eating together as a family. Wondering what some of those benefits are? Here's a great article I found on SparksPeople.com. Read the article and take some time this week to enjoy dinner with your family and reap the benefits!