What’s the best way to enjoy a variety of the nutrients and other substances needed for good health? Eat from every food group every day. Foods are put into food groups because they provide key nutrients, in about the same amounts. For ... READ MORE
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Do you ever see what you think is what you’re looking for in the very back of your freezer – the freezer that resembles an archeological dig in an iceberg? As you reach for the wanted item, half of everything else falls out onto your kitchen ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFERed, blue, purple, frozen, fresh, dried…a berry puts a smile on your face. Berries are a sweet, tasty treat; they are beautiful to look at; and they’re good for you. Health benefits These little treats pack a nutritional punch. They ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFENo, not the kind you sit on. SoFAS stands for “Solid Fats and Added Sugars”. Even though the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends no more than about 15% of daily calories should come from SoFAS, Americans of both sexes and all ages ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFEJune is National Dairy Month. National Dairy month was first celebrated in 1937 to encourage Americans to drink more milk. Milk and dairy products comprise a diverse group of foods from fluid milks, fermented milk products, and over 500 cheeses. Generations ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEDo you consider buying groceries a real grind? A necessary evil? Well, it may never turn into a fun adventure for you, but there are some things you can do to make it easier on you and your budget. Grocery shopping actually begins at home: ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEWhat’s the best way to enjoy a variety of the nutrients and other substances needed for good health? Eat from every food group every day. Foods are put into food groups because they provide key nutrients, in about the same amounts. For example, ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEStarchy foods are healthy – eat them! Starchy foods make you fat – don’t eat them! How do you score a healthy starch bracket with all this contradictory madness? For each round of your daily eating game, choose a variety of healthy starchy ... READ MORE
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