the healthy table
Get Enough Protein
for a Healthy Body

By Pat Sinclair

Protein is an important building block for muscles, strong bones, skin, cells and tissues and is essential to every function in our bodies. Most of us consume more than enough protein every day, but not always the best quality. The USDA My Pyramid plan recommends consuming 17 to 21% of total daily calories in protein. For most, that’s two to three servings each day.

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seasoned living
Have a College-bound Kid?
Don't Let Your Loving
Turn Into Hovering

By Mary Rose Remington

This fall we’ll mark a major family milestone: our youngest child is headed for college. Having already sent his older brother and sister off to earn their degrees, I’ve learned a few strategies to make it easier. Before you send your first child off to college, study my top ten lessons below.

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