APRIL 23, 2021″Make a list of healthy foods to buy, and avoid shopping for food when you’re hungry. Shopping with a grocery list of healthy items will help you curb impulse purchases.” — Adamarie Multari, M.D.

Making Meals EasyCranberry-walnut oatmealIsn’t it nice to relax with your family over a leisurely morning meal during the weekend? Put a fun twist on a wholesome breakfast staple by setting up an oatmeal buffet bar at home. Simply make a batch of oatmeal and put various healthy toppings — nuts, berries, cinnamon, bananas, dried fruit, unsweetened shredded coconut — in containers so that your partner or your kids can serve themselves and customize their bowls according to their preferences. Use this delicious cranberry-walnut oatmeal recipe as a guide and build from there.Get inspired with this recipe »

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Portion control guide
Confused about serving sizes? No need to carry measuring cups with you to meals. Simply use these serving size illustrations to help you easily identify accurate portions.

Learn these visual serving size cues »Today’s Mindful-Eating Tip
Stay on track over the weekend
The weekends aren’t an excuse to abandon healthy habits. Some indulgence is OK, but going overboard may leave you feeling depressed and guilty. Plan ahead to better manage temptation