"When making changes, try not to make several at once. Choose small, reachable goals at first to establish the pattern or habit."— Peggy J. Moreland, M.S.N., R.N. |
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| Healthy Cooking | Pasta with pumpkin sauce | Don't you just love pumpkin season? This seasonal comfort-food dish hits the spot! The flavor combination of this 20-minute meal makes an easy weeknight dinner feel special. Plus, the serving of pumpkin offers a healthy dose of fiber and vitamin A, which is known to protect your eyesight, skin and immune system. This is a dinner you can feel good about digging into! | Get the recipe now » | | |
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