By Valerie Ortiz, MS, RDN Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of Christian elements, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts. In this secular Christmas celebration, Santa...
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Thank You to All Our Veterans
This Veteran’s Day, celebrate those who have served as, well as the seasonal fruits and vegetables in this patriotic salad. This salad features spinach, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, and sliced almonds to provide sources of magnesium, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. The simple balsamic vinaigrette adds a savory kick to the salad as well. Written...