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FAMILY FEATURES
D
ozens of streaming video providers are making it
easier than ever to watch the TV programming you
want when you want it, and exclusive programming
released an entire season at a time is transforming the
way Americans watch TV. The flip side of this convenience is
a surge in binge-watching, which can have some negative side
effects, including binge eating.
When your favorite show is available back-to-back, it’s easy
to let substantial blocks of time get away as you watch “just
one more” episode to follow the twists and turns of the plot. In
fact, according to a recent survey by Dole, the average binge-
watching session clocks in around 5 hours. The same survey
found that more than two-thirds of people prefer healthy snacks
to fuel their marathon viewing.
Treating yourself to an occasional binge session may give
your brain a well-earned break, and it’s easy to do many forms
of exercise in front of the screen. The trick to keeping your
binge-watching session in check and getting rid of the guilt is
to exercise good habits when you head to the kitchen.
1. Opt for snacks that include valuable vitamins
and minerals.
2. Keep your kitchen stocked with ingredients
such as high quality, ready-to-eat Dole Jarred
Fruit so you can create quick and easy snacks
with a serving of fruit in between episodes or
during a commercial break.
3. Look for quick solutions that help trim prep
time and skip the cutting, peeling and mess.
4. Avoid waste or spoilage with convenient,
re-sealable lids that let you use what you need
for a single serving and save the rest for later.
5. Get creative to satisfy cravings. Instead of
reaching for cookies or cake, dip fruit in
melted chocolate and pop it in the freezer. Let
it sit while you watch a few episodes of your
favorite show and then enjoy.
Find more quick and easy snacks that can be made during a
commercial break at dolesunshine.com.
Fruity Flatbread
Fruity Flatbread
Pre-made flatbread crust
Broccoli rabe
Cooked and chopped turkey
bacon
Dole Jarred Mandarin
Oranges
Cover flatbread with chopped broccoli rabe,
turkey bacon and oranges.
Peach Parfaits
Low-fat yogurt
Granola
Dole Jarred Sliced Peaches
Mint
In cup or jar, alternate layering yogurt,
granola and chopped peaches. Top with
mint and serve immediately.
Brightened Up Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella cheese
Dole Jarred Sliced Peaches
Fresh basil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Balsamic glaze
Arrange alternate slices of mozzarella and
peaches. Sprinkle fresh basil, season with
salt and pepper, to taste, and drizzle with
balsamic glaze.
Brightened Up Caprese Salad
Avocado Toast
Peach Parfaits
Avocado
Whole-wheat bread
Dole Jarred Sliced Peaches
Salt
Pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
Slice avocado in half, remove pit and scoop
out avocado into bowl. Smash until desired
consistency.
Toast bread, layer with avocado and top
with peaches. Season with salt, pepper and
crushed red pepper flakes.
1-2-3 Chicken Wrap
Whole-wheat tortilla
Spinach
Dole Jarred Mandarin
Oranges
Cooked chicken, chopped
Yogurt-based dressing
of choice
Lay tortilla flat and add spinach, oranges
and chicken. Top with dressing. Fold, cut
and serve.
Substitution: Preferred greens can be
added in place of or in addition to spinach.
Avocado Toast
Tropical Fruit Salsa
1-2-3 Chicken Wrap
Dole Jarred Tropical Fruit
1 white onion
1 bunch cilantro
1 jalapeno
1 lime, juiced
Tortilla chips
Chop 2 cups fruit, dice onion, chop cilantro
and seed and mince jalapeno.
Combine ingredients and stir in lime
juice. Serve alongside tortilla chips.
Tropical Fruit Salsa