Meals Matter
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The Meals Matter Blog offers advice and tips on using a positive and realistic approach for meal planning, healthy eating, feeding families and fitness. Posts are written by registered dietitians, staff and guest bloggers of the Dairy Council of California.
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In the American South, Hoppin’ John, a dish made with black-eyed peas, is often served on New Year’s Day to bring plenty of everything the rest of the year. This food-wealth connection with the new year is common in many other parts of the world.
Sauerkraut and cabbage are often served on New Year’s Day in Germany and other countries because the cabbage leaves are said to represent paper money. Likewise, lentils are served on New Year’s Day in Italy and Brazil because the coin-shaped lentils signify wealth.
Dish up healthy recipes for the whole family by serving Barley Hoppin’ John, Mini Cheese and Cabbage Rolls and Hot Cranberry Sippers on New Year’s Day. Enjoy a wealth of flavors all week long with Baked Lentils with Cheese,Bree's Lentil-Tomato Soup, Heart-Healthful Turkey Reubens and Coconut Black-Eyed Peas.
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“Family Meals Matter” features registered dietitian-approved recipes from the thousands of user-contributed recipes available at the free family-nutrition and meal-planning website, MealsMatter.org, maintained by registered dietitian moms with Dairy Council of California. Healthy Eating Made Easier™
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Photo Caption: Barley Hoppin’ John, EatingWell. Photo by Ken Burris.