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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
With all the cookie baking happening this time of year, I thought you might be interested in these tidbits of information that I’ve gleaned that
When the clock approaches 5:00 p.m., do you start worrying about what to have for dinner? Are you tired of using fast food as the
Last week the federal government finally released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Though they were running a little late with the report (it is
Did you know that Americans spend approximately 80 percent of their food budgets on products that are highly processed, offer very little nutritional value, and
The eating frenzy began at Halloween and will now continue through the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. But the parties and eating won’t end then,
Are you trying to cut down on the amount of sugar you consume? If so, make sure to take a look at what you’re drinking.
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With all the cookie baking happening this time of year, I thought you might be interested in these tidbits of information that I’ve gleaned that might help you solve some of your baking glitches! Crumbly Dough Glitch: My dough is too crumbly. Fix: Master measuring – accurately. Instead of scooping dry ingredients right from the bag, spoon them in to a dry measuring cup. Level it off by sweeping a flat spatula or knife across the top. This keeps the
When the clock approaches 5:00 p.m., do you start worrying about what to have for dinner? Are you tired of using fast food as the answer? Then you need to give menu planning a try! With menu planning you know what your meals will look like and what you need to buy. That makes grocery shopping quicker and cuts down on unplanned trips to buy one or two items. And with a grocery list in hand, it’s easier to resist
Last week the federal government finally released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Though they were running a little late with the report (it is 2016, after all), this latest edition of the dietary guidelines does a nice job of highlighting some key recommendations for improving health. [Note: if you’d like some background on the process and some of the politics involved in the 2015 guidelines take a look at my post entitled Dietary Guidelines and Sustainability: An Update.] Five
Did you know that Americans spend approximately 80 percent of their food budgets on products that are highly processed, offer very little nutritional value, and contain lots of added fat and sugar? Eating too many processed foods and beverages is one of the main causes of the rise in obesity and obesity-related diseases of all ages seen today. The heavily processed, standard American diet (also called SAD!) is in need of a major overhaul. But it can be difficult to
The eating frenzy began at Halloween and will now continue through the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. But the parties and eating won’t end then, as we will still be feasting until the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day are over. But don’t worry, it isn’t necessary to hibernate during all of the festivities to avoid packing on those extra pounds. There are easy ways to change your behavior and still enjoy yourself without becoming an unofficial member of the holiday
Are you trying to cut down on the amount of sugar you consume? If so, make sure to take a look at what you’re drinking. Soda, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, and other beverages contain lots of sugar – and few nutrients that we need. Here are the amounts of sugar in some common sugary drinks, along with some alternatives that don’t contain sugar. Soda A 20-oz bottle of soda can contain up to 80 grams of sugar, which is
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