meals

"It's about the way we bring our kids up," Ms McCracken said, suggesting that children should be shown how to cook nutritious meals for themselves.

In tests in animals, the researchers found that inflating the balloon before meals led to a 60 percent reduction in the amount of food consumed.

It also said three meals a day were provided, “of quantity and variety approved by a qualified nutritionist”.

It's worth saying that the best replacements for meat and dairy are not only whole foods, but whole meals.

As holiday gatherings ramp up, shoppers should remain vigilant by checking food recall notices, especially when preparing meals for guests.