The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommendations that our government updates every five years and the newest updates have arrived with a few of the changes that are surprising. Eat your eggs and be happy! There is no longer a limit ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & NutritionYou’ve probably seen the terms “pasteurized” or “ultra-pasteurized” on dairy and juice products before. Maybe you know that pasteurization, named for the French scientist Louis Pasteur, involves heating something to temperatures that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, SFYL Hot TopicThe number of resources available online grows every day. Unfortunately, there are no regulations to ensure that the information on these websites is accurate. Older adults can readily access reliable information on the Internet by focusing ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeWell, the New Year has begun and we find ourselves motivated to start on a positive note with resolutions we made. A resolution is a promise one makes to himself/herself to engage in an act that is intended to lead to personal self-improvement. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & NutritionGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Brandi Smith, 17 and a senior in the culinary arts program at Dunnellon High School, dreams of one day being accepted into the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. A program at her high school has set ... READ MORE
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Sulfites are chemical compounds added to certain foods to preserve color and freshness. Some examples of foods that often contain sulfites include condiments, dried fruit, and alcoholic beverages. According to the US Food and Drug Administration ... READ MORE
Category: Food SafetyHave questions about safely preparing your holiday meal? Refer to this quick reference for answers to common questions this time of year: Q. Approximately how long should you allow for thawing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator? A. 24 hours ... READ MORE
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Cooking a turkey for the holiday meal? Avoid the chance of food-borne illness by watching this Solutions for Your Life video on how to safely prepare a turkey. Photo credit: Brent Reeves/iStock/Thinkstock READ MORE
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Salmonella bacteria can be found in many different places and in a variety of animal species. Salmonella can most frequently be found in foods such as raw meats, particularly poultry. It can also be transferred to soil, water, and kitchen surfaces ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeHow many of us dine out each week? According to many sources, Americans eat out or consume prepared meals more than 4 times per week. Even worse, Americans spend more of their food dollars on these foods than groceries. This is truly disturbing ... READ MORE
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