On Tuesday, I returned from the annual American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference (FNCE) in breezy Boston. I had a wonderful time hearing about cutting edge research and seeing so many amazing friends and colleagues (and even making a few new ones)! Of course I'll share many of the things I learned there (and will continue to learn) to help you all eat more healthfully and mindfully (and of course, enjoyably) in upcoming articles, blogs, and videos.

In this week's newsletter, you'll learn if your snack is more like a meal; why Happy Meals are not so happy (at least in San Francisco); and if a junk food diet is really the way to go to lose weight and stay healthy. You'll also find some great side-dish ideas to make Thanksgiving even more delicious (and healthful too!). Finally, you'll find a link to a recent survey about how kids eat and you'll learn about a brand new website to help families get healthful foods on the table and in the mouths of their babes (whether they're infants or teens).

As always, if you enjoy reading the Zied Guide™, please pass it on to a friend, colleague, or family member. I truly appreciate the support and am always open to ideas and suggestions to make it even better, so do share! You know where to find me:)

Elisa