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University of Wyoming Extension can help. The Real Food program is based on the Social Cognitive Theory. It includes hands-on cooking and interactive discussion through five 2-hour lessons. Results
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University of Wyoming Extension can help. The Real Food program is based on the Social Cognitive Theory. It includes hands-on cooking and interactive discussion through five 2-hour lessons. Results
Vegetarian diets have increased in popularity in recent years. Motivation to become a vegetarian is varied; in the Western region of the United States the
Did you know that most people with high blood pressure don’t have any signs or symptoms even when readings reach dangerously high levels? Therefore, high
Sugar seems to be a hot topic lately and rightfully so due to its potential impact on overall health. The recommended amount of added sugar
New Year’s is often accompanied by weight loss resolutions, but don’t be fooled by the myriad of miracle weight loss products and advertisements this year.
The holidays seem to bring an abundance of sweets and we also tend to enjoy larger plates of food during this time. Common holiday gifts
Spices vs. Herbs: What is the Difference? Herbs are the leafy part of plants, while spices are the dried seeds, bark, fruit or ground roots
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Vegetarian diets have increased in popularity in recent years. Motivation to become a vegetarian is varied; in the Western region of the United States the top reasons include ethical and environmental concerns, religious concerns, health reasons and gustatory reasons. There are two different terms that you may hear when discussing this topic and those are vegan and vegetarian. A vegan diet is devoid of all flesh foods making it more restrictive compared to a vegetarian diet which is devoid of
Did you know that most people with high blood pressure don’t have any signs or symptoms even when readings reach dangerously high levels? Therefore, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is called the silent killer. Overconsuming sodium on a regular basis can increase your risk of developing hypertension. So how does it do this? Sodium by nature attracts water, so a diet high in sodium draws water into the bloodstream which increases blood volume and subsequently blood pressure. Hypertension
Sugar seems to be a hot topic lately and rightfully so due to its potential impact on overall health. The recommended amount of added sugar is to consume no more than 10% of your total calorie intake, which is 200 calories for an adult consuming a 2,000-calorie diet. This amounts to 50 grams or about 12 teaspoons of sugar per day. This might seem like a lot but data from the 2005-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) showed
New Year’s is often accompanied by weight loss resolutions, but don’t be fooled by the myriad of miracle weight loss products and advertisements this year. You’ve probably heard or have seen weight loss advertisements claiming quick results, such as ‘lose 30 pounds in 30 days’, or ‘rub this cream on twice each day to lose five pounds each week’. Unfortunately, these advertisements are too good to be true, so don’t buy into them because most likely you’ll end up wasting
The holidays seem to bring an abundance of sweets and we also tend to enjoy larger plates of food during this time. Common holiday gifts include foods that are high in added sugar, solid fats and sodium, which is what the United States Department of Agriculture recommends that we try to limit. But this doesn’t mean you should throw the treats out, just remember to fill up on the nutrient-dense foods first before the energy-dense foods that don’t provide your
Spices vs. Herbs: What is the Difference? Herbs are the leafy part of plants, while spices are the dried seeds, bark, fruit or ground roots of a plant. Dried herbs are stronger than fresh. If you are subbing in fresh herbs, you will have to use more. One teaspoon of dried herbs is the equivalent of one tablespoon or three teaspoons of fresh herbs. You just bought new spices and herbs for your recipes, so follow these tips to keep
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