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Meal Planning
National Interest
Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals
Figuring out dinner can feel like its own full-time side quest. A new survey of 2,000 adults found that the average respondent spends nearly 16 minutes a day deciding what to have for dinner, according to Talker Research. That adds up to more than an hour and a half each week, or about four full days a year. The survey, conducted by Talker Research for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, examined the daily “dinner decisions” Americans make and what makes a meal feel worth the wait. For many, food is also a mood boost. More than half of respondents, 58 percent, said splurging on a lav…
National Interest
NJ Families See Groceries Take Smallest Share Of Income In US, New Study Says
Inflation and soaring grocery prices are squeezing US households at the beginning of 2025, but a new study says Northeast families are spending less of their income on food than other parts of the country. A study from WalletHub called States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries was released on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite higher food costs, residents in many Northeast and mid-Atlantic states spend a smaller share of their incomes on groceries compared to others. WalletHub said the cost of groceries has surged more than 25 percent since 2019, straining household…
Stamford, CT
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Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Stamford
Making healthy eating a part of your lifestyle will be a whole lot easier in Fairfield County when the plant-based eatery Green & Tonic expands with a new location in Stamford. Located in the heart of downtown Stamford at 54 West Park Place, the store will open in August 2024. G&T Stamford is the first of three forthcoming stores in Fairfield County, with new locations coming to Glenville and Old Greenwich this year, said spokeswoman Michelle Calarco. The new Stamford Green & Tonic location. Green & Tonic Green & Tonic is a plant-bas…
Bridgeport, CT
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Start Your Fitness Resolutions Early With The Jillian Michaels Fitness App, On Sale
Every year, getting into shape tops the list of new year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, fitness-related goals are also the most commonly broken resolutions. It’s estimated that around 60% of gym memberships started in January never get put to use. With state-mandated closures of gyms and other fitness facilities due to COIVD-19, this year has made it harder for people to get in shape. Make the most of your time and enjoy getting in shape in your own home. Led by global celebrity fitness expert, Jillian Michaels, choose from over 800 different workouts. This isn’t just your average workout ap…
New City, NY
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Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat
Dear Doctor, My child’s school is closed, and I’m stuck working from home. I want to stock up on some essentials so I can avoid the stores in the coming weeks, but also don’t want to get stuck eating processed junk. What should my shopping list look like? Sincerely, "Holed Up and Hungry" Dear Hungry, With many people stuck at home for the foreseeable future—whether they’re in mandated or voluntary quarantine or just practicing social distancing—it doesn’t mean that you have to resort to only eating nonperishable and frozen foods. In fact, in high-stress times, I actually recommend making…
Mahopac, NY
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Buh-Bye Yo-Yo Dieting, Hello Lifestyle Changes: Learn How To Stay ‘Nourished For Life’
New Year’s resolutions: we’ve all made them; we’ve all broken them. This month, when once again you think about your weight loss goals and general well-being for the coming year, know that you have a partner to keep you on track with Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living and its 12-week wellness class, Nourished for Life. Ideal for anyone 18 and older, the $300 course will offer healthy-lifestyle classes to help participants lose weight or simply learn the skills to adopt a healthy lifestyle and better meal planning. “We welcome anyone that has wellness as a goal for 2…
Bergenfield, NJ
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Want To Stick To Your Budget? Oritani Bank Shares 4 Must-Follow Tips
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. -- Setting a budget and sticking to it doesn't have to be a frightening experience. "Although most people find the topic of money and finance uncomfortable, with a little bit of planning and expert help, you can control exactly where your money goes," said Carmela Pascarella, branch manager of the Washington Township branch of Oritani Bank. "Instead of avoiding bank statements and wondering if you have enough money to cover each purchase, setting an accurate budget can help you determine when and where to spend your money." To help simplify s…
