New Year, New Start – Part 2

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Last week, I highlighted my friends’ New Year’s resolutions. Now it’s time for my family’s goals for 2012.

My son Tim has promised to eat more fruits and veggies. I know, you’re thinking that a dietitian’s son would be a model eater, but it’s a struggle in my house as much as yours. Tim is a super-active kid and is at a healthy weight. He also has an amazing pre-teen boy appetite. As long as Tim is getting enough fruits and veggies (he needs 1½ cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of veggies each day), his extra helpings at dinner, nightly bowl of cereal and a daily treat are fine. Tim is making a chart to tally what he eats so we both know when he meets his daily goal and when he needs to add an extra serving.

My husband Rob is going to pack his lunch at least three days each week. Packing lunch instead of grabbing something on the go means that he’ll eat healthier and it will save us money. Rob can bring dinner leftovers, a can of Safeway Light Homestyle soups or a sandwich, along with snacks that feature fruits and veggies. Although these lunch ideas were developed with kids in mind, they’re just as delicious for adults.

I’m signing up for a yoga class to boost my flexibility and to learn to be more mindful each day. I’m also putting a pitcher of water on my desk to nudge me to drink enough throughout the day. That visual cue will remind me.

What resolutions did you and your family make this year?

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When I allow myself a sanity splurge on my diet, I like to peruse your Snack Artist line of snacks--the prices are very good and the selection is wide. But I always hesitate becasue the ingredients include regular salt and in some cases, a lot of it. Could your company consider using sea salt instead and maybe lowering the salt content or offering low-salt additions to this product line?

Thanks for listening.

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Hi Christine, thanks for the great feedback! We'll be sure to pass your suggestions along to our Corporate Brands Team for their review.

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I love the pitcher of water on your desk idea!  Try adding some lemon and mint to it!!  It will be pretty and taste even better!

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Hi Johanna, what a great way to give water an extra boost of flavor. Thanks for the suggestion!