date:Mar 13, 2013
In honor of National Nutrition Month, a positive step toward healthier habits at home may simply involve pulling up a chair at the kitchen table. Research shows that families who regularly eat together are more likely to consume more fruits, vegetables, grains and calcium-rich foods. What is surprising is how frequently family meals are actually happening.
A new study shows that American families are stronger than ever -- making time to eat together, talk to one another, and enjoy spending tim