Eat Well

Fall in Arkansas is one of our favorite seasons. A crisp chill fills the air, leaves on the trees turn to beautiful reds and oranges, and all over the state you can hear people pull out their slow-cookers and Dutch ovens to make their favorite fall recipes. It may be tempting to grab every can of Cream of Chicken condensed soup and live on that for the next few months; we’ll help you resist the urge with these fresh fall recipes with a healthier approac.

Beat the heat with this picture-pretty first course. Refreshing and tasty, this cantaloupe soup will have your family and friends begging for more. It provides a break from normal soup ideas and only takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Most people consider losing weight a difficult proposition. Few folks have the time or interest to count calories or fat grams. Others have no patience for restrictive diets or complex dietary regimens. And even fewer are interested in the other part of losing weight, regular exercise. But you can lose a significant amount of weight by making small changes in your eating habits that don’t require record keeping or a food scale. Use the following tips to help you shed unwanted pounds.

During National Nutrition Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers advice on reducing sugar, sodium, and saturated fats to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.”

Eating, while part of our daily routine, is more than just a necessity for some people. The “Foodies” delight in every smell and sight associated with the art of eating. Chefs use a sense of taste and touch to ensure everything they serve is cooked to perfection. And frankly, most of us just enjoy eating because food tastes great. Eating is something that can touch us on an emotional level, too. A certain taste could remind you of your Grandmother’s cookies. A strong, savory smell can take you back to a country visited decades ago.

The best way to prevent post-holiday remorse is to develop strategies ahead of time. This doesn’t mean to deprive yourself or your family of holiday favorites –– it just means you have to be aware of how much and how frequently you indulge.