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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
Peanut butter is a staple in many diets – and for good reasons. It’s calorically dense, portable, it packs a nutritional punch, and it is
In our quests to eat well, it can be easier to do a better job with meals than with snacks. Snack time can feel like an
Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat their vegetables? If so, you’re not alone! Research shows that less than five percent
Picking up a dozen eggs at the market used to be a simple matter, but not anymore. These days, you’ll find plenty of labels on
With Easter this coming Sunday, it seemed like a good idea to check out some of the latest tidbits of information on eggs. University of
Every March draws special recognition to the importance of healthy eating. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this year’s theme encourages everyone to
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Peanut butter is a staple in many diets – and for good reasons. It’s calorically dense, portable, it packs a nutritional punch, and it is delicious. There is a wonderful array of peanut butters that line the shelves of grocery stores. Consumers now have three options when it comes to peanut butter: creamy, chunky, or powdered. With all of these wonderful choices, why would anyone eat powdered peanut butter? Nutritional Considerations Creamy/Crunchy The down side to peanut butter is the
In our quests to eat well, it can be easier to do a better job with meals than with snacks. Snack time can feel like an opportunity to indulge yourself a little and eat a well-deserved treat. And while occasional indulgences are okay, eating less-than-healthy snacks most of the time can throw off your healthy diet. With a little planning, your snacks can be as healthy as your meals – and delicious too. Here are some tips to get you started.
Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat their vegetables? If so, you’re not alone! Research shows that less than five percent of four to eight year old children get the recommended 1.5 to 2 cups per day. Although adding vegetables to your child’s diet can take some work and creativity, it’s worth the effort! Vegetables have lots of health benefits for kids. They contain the vitamins, minerals, and fiber that kids need to grow up healthy.
Picking up a dozen eggs at the market used to be a simple matter, but not anymore. These days, you’ll find plenty of labels on eggs, intended to make you buy one particular product or another. Since the choices can be dizzying and unclear, it can be difficult to know what is best for you and your family. To help you sort things out, here are some terms and information about what each means – or doesn’t mean. Just keep
With Easter this coming Sunday, it seemed like a good idea to check out some of the latest tidbits of information on eggs. University of Arizona Extension Egg Trivia Eggs cost less than 15 cents a piece and are considered one of the healthiest natural foods, packed with important nutrients and only contain 70 calories. Eggs are naturally high in protein A large egg has less than 2 grams saturated fat. Eggs are a source of 11 vitamins and minerals.
Every March draws special recognition to the importance of healthy eating. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this year’s theme encourages everyone to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” by taking time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors, and social experience’s food adds to our lives. The emphasis is aimed at balancing food and beverages as part of a healthy eating pattern rather than focusing on a specific food and nutrient. The goal is
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