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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REVEALS 2016 DINNER REPORT

 

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BHG Uncovers How the American Dinner Has Evolved

79% of Women Report Eating Dinner at Home 5+ Nights per Week

Whether you’re setting the table for a family of five or for one, making a meal at home is still high on the priority list. No matter what we’re cooking (or not cooking), we’re doing it smarter and faster, and making it a practice rather than a production. From data collected through Better Homes and Gardens’ Food Factor Study – which has polled more than 2,000 women, age-18 plus, for the past 25 years – BHG reveals insights into the food, shopping, and cooking habits of consumers in the United States. Here is what we found:

READERS ARE HEADING BACK TO THE KITCHEN IN RECORD NUMBERS

  • 79% percent of women typically eat dinner at home five or more nights a week, with 80% saying that cooking is an important part of family traditions, and 74% saying it’s a critical part of how they entertain.

DINNER HAS BECOME A FORM OF EXPRESSION

  • More than two-thirds of women in the United States say cooking is a creative outlet for them, and almost 75% regularly experiment and cook new dishes at home.

THE PANTRY HAS GONE GLOBAL

  • 63% of women like to experiment with regional or ethnic food in their cooking, with 78% always looking to bring new flavors.
  • Exotic ingredients like kimchi, tahini and cotija have become pantry staples for adventurous eaters.

READERS CRAVE COMFORT WITH A SIDE OF HEALTHY

  • 42% of women say they want to eat more healthfully – which means ingredients that are fresh, and meals that contain extra veggies.
  • Today, 59% of women declare they’re eating more healthfully than a few years ago, with 86% saying they try to control the healthfulness of the meals they prepare – making cooking at home more important than ever.

THERE’S A RENEWED INTEREST IN WHERE OUR FOOD COMES FROM

  • Consumers are growing more food at home. An additional five million households report regularly digging in and planting compared to just six years ago.
  • Gardening is the number 1 hobby of women in the United States, with nearly 1 in 5 women reporting that they grow some of their own food, and one-third of millennials reporting that they are growing edibles – whether that’s a small pot of basil on the patio or a few raised beds with a variety of produce.

With this data as a guide, BHG’s Dinner Report shares on-trend recipes, up-and-coming ingredient information, and highlights the dinner-time rituals of foodies including cookbook author Katie Workman, TV host Joanne Weir, and cookbook author Heather Christo.

Mega Healthy Women!

When it comes to your health, the word Mega for a vitamin is certainly an eye catcher!

MegaFlora® offers Women, in various situations and age groups, some overall well-being supplements.

Starting with MegaFood® MegaFlora® for Women:

MegaFlora for Women: Includes Organic Cranberry, a super fruit rich in proanthocyanidins which naturally support urinary tract health, provided by MegaFood farm partner James Lake Farms. The addition of Beet, Burdock and Dandelion Root together nourish existing microbiome and feminine health, and enhance the effectiveness and colonization of the probiotics.

Then there’s:

MegaFlora for Baby & Me: Promotes immune health and nutrient absorption in pregnant mother and child. Organic Ginger, supplied by MegaFood farm partner Kauai Organic Farms, also gently supports digestive function.

And finally:

MegaFlora for Over 50: Contains a broad spectrum of probiotics designed to encourage regularity, healthy bowel function and proper digestion for reduced gas and bloating. Certified Organic Turmeric Root from Kauai Organic Farms also promotes a healthy colon in both men and women.

All of the MegaFlora products contain a signature 14 strain blend, along with additional strains chosen for their clinically-shown ability to offer tangible health benefits to the digestive system, immune health and overall well-being of each unique segment.