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Millennial Nutrition Founder Gillean Barkyoumb Shares Easy Recipes for Bringing Family and Friends Back to the Table

For many busy families, the biggest barrier to eating together is not motivation, it is figuring out what to make when time is short and everyone wants something different. October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month, putting a timely focus on how families can serve satisfying meals and reconnect without making dinner another source of stress. Registered dietitian and Millennial Nutrition founder Gillean Barkyoumb takes the guesswork out of mealtime with easy, crowd-pleasing recipes for fast breakfasts, filling snacks and weeknight family favorites. She also shares smart shortcuts, ways to get children involved and a realistic plan for bringing everyone back to the table even if it begins with just one meal a week.

MAKE SURE KIDS ARE GETTING ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

One easy way to make sure kids are getting essential nutrients is with milk. Dairy milk, including whole and lactose-free milk, is the leading food source for 9 essential nutrients in children ages 2–18, including calcium, vitamin D, and complete protein. It’s one of mom’s best secrets to provide delicious, creamy meals without skipping nutrition! It is a cost-effective nutrient powerhouse that helps kids reach their full height potential, build strong bones, and support brain development. Dairy milk – including chocolate milk – is something moms and kids can agree on. For more information, visit gonnaneedmilk.com

UPGRADE EVERYDAY SNACKS AND SANDWICHES

For everyday snacks and sandwiches, izzio’s real sourdough breads are the go-to choice. They check all the boxes for high-quality and clean ingredients. Feel good about the delicious flavor and homemade taste that everyone in the family loves. Izzio offers great store-bought sourdough that uses long fermentation without using shortcuts or added work at home. Sourdough is becoming a more popular option for digestibility and gut health, and izzio continues to provide convenient, real sourdough breads for the foundation of family meal solutions. All of izzio’s breads are also Non-GMO Project Verified. For more information, visit izziobakery.com

A GO-TO FOR FAMILY MEALTIME

For family mealtime, try something that is easy to serve, contains fiber, and everyone will enjoy. Bush’s has been obsessed with beans for generations, because the best moments happen when good food brings everyone to the table. Bush’s Baked Beans bring that familiar, crowd-pleasing flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more. From Original to Brown Sugar Hickory and more, Bush’s offers a variety of delicious flavors that can be a side dish or incorporated into an entire meal – like their Sweet & Spicy Baked Beans with Chicken or Savory Sausage and Bean Supper. For more information, visit www.bushbeans.com

OTHER SUGGESTIONS

With 71% of Americans actively trying to consume more protein, Campbell’s is answering that demand with its new Campbell’s Protein Soups. Each can has 20 grams of protein and is a good source of fiber. Made with ingredients like slow-simmered bone broth, white meat chicken and more, the new line comes in five varieties including Lemon Pepper Chicken, Homestyle Chicken & Rotini, and Italian Wedding, all inspired by the flavors consumers are craving today. Look for the new soups at national retailers and on Amazon. For more information, visit www.campbells.com