By: Nan Jensen, FCS Agent Last week we learned about the “dirty dozen” of the produce world. This week we sink our teeth into the Clean 15. The fruits and vegetables on the Clean 15 list are less contaminated, each with an average ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeBy Nan Jensen, FCS Agent Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy diet. They contain essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and other compounds called phytochemicals. Research has shown that people who eat generous amounts of fruit ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeDid you know that on average, one school-age child packing a disposable lunch generates 67 pounds of waste per school year? In fact, just one average-sized elementary school of 280 children produces 18,760 pounds or over 9 tons of lunch waste ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life