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Diners Beware

Nonna Joann • August 30th, 2011 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

Food Hygiene Have you ever suspected that you or a member of your family got food poisoning form a restaurant? Millions of foodborne illnesses occur each year in the US. About 20 percent of food borne illness is linked to food prepared in private homes. Over 40 percent are linked to restaurant foods. We assume [...]



Recession Changes Eating Habits

Nonna Joann • September 21st, 2010 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

It’s Not All Bad News One unintended consequence of the recession is that American eating habits have changed. Overall this is a good thing, because families are eating at home more often. This is certainly beneficial for children. Meals prepared at home tend to be more nutritious and the time spent with the family around [...]



What to Eat When You Eat Out

Nonna Joann • March 4th, 2010 • Eating Out

After showing moms my year-old Happy Meal, they want to know what they can eat out. Eating out used to be a treat. Families went out to dinner occasionally. Now people eat out several times a week. It ‘s always a challenge, because restaurant food is a landmine full of sugar, bleached flours, trans fat [...]