Research has found that more frequent family meals are significantly associated with improved diets, healthier weights, greater family cohesiveness, improved academic performance, and less risk-taking behaviors, to name a few.

As dietitians, we dedicate years to learning how to help people be the healthiest they can be. We learn what to eat in what amounts, how...

Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.

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Barb and I have been friends since our student days at Purdue, and have shared many meals and recipes over the years. Recently I sent...