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10 Things to Banish from the Dinner Table

It's the one time of day we all sit down together, so why not make the most of it? Follow these 10 tips for making every meal healthier, tastier and more rewarding for all. (12 Photos)

Michele Bloomquist on Aug 31, 2011 at 5:49PM

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10 Things to Banish from the Dinner Table

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Contentious Conversation

Conversation just seems to flow naturally around a table filled with food. But some subjects are better addressed elsewhere. Not that the old rule about talking politics, religion or sex need apply. Each family has a different tolerance level of lively debate, after all. But things that make your stomach turn—appetite-spoiling gory descriptions, for example, or outbursts of anger, conflict or lectures about sensitive topics should be off limits. After all, mealtime is also a time to relax.