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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
We all know it’s that time of year for autumn colors, chilly weather, warm soup, candy corn, hot chocolate, and dental caries. Dental caries? Yes,
Ever since childhood, Americans have heard that we should eat more fruits and vegetables. Although the marketing tools and graphic design of this message changed
October means many things – fall, Halloween, candy corn, pumpkins, apples, and more. However, did you know it also means pretzels? That’s right – October
Pears, the fruit that bridges summer and winter, have begun edging out peaches and plums. With their many colors and flavors, the voluptuous fruit signals
The October 2015 FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE had some interesting trivia in their “What’s Your Pumpkin IQ?” pages 31 – 36. Here is a sampling of
Phytochemicals, polyphenols, flavonoids…a lot of fancy words (and associated health claims) are thrown around these days, but what does it all mean? In this blog
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We all know it’s that time of year for autumn colors, chilly weather, warm soup, candy corn, hot chocolate, and dental caries. Dental caries? Yes, dental caries. Halloween kicks off the holiday season and fills our routines with sweets, holiday gatherings, scary costumes, and not to mention warm snuggles on the couch instead of exercise on the streets. Although it is a wonderful time of year and all worth it to celebrate with family and friends, the health of your
Ever since childhood, Americans have heard that we should eat more fruits and vegetables. Although the marketing tools and graphic design of this message changed with the release of MyPlate in 2011, the general advice hasn’t changed. The recommendation is to fill half of the plate with fruits and vegetables or eat 5-a-day. In this blog, I will discuss why fruits and vegetables are so important in a healthy diet, address the current fruit and vegetable consumption in the U.S.
October means many things – fall, Halloween, candy corn, pumpkins, apples, and more. However, did you know it also means pretzels? That’s right – October is National Pretzel Month! There’s something so satisfying about that distinctive chewy exterior paired with the warm, soft inside of a pretzel that makes them irresistible! History The pretzel has a fascinating history. There are many stories as to where the pretzel got its name. There are many stories as to how the first pretzel
Pears, the fruit that bridges summer and winter, have begun edging out peaches and plums. With their many colors and flavors, the voluptuous fruit signals the change of seasons. Satisfying Variety Biting into a sweet, juicy pear brings a burst of pure autumn. Without question, pears are luscious and satisfying. The beauty of pears is more than just skin-deep. There are many kinds of pears, and an increasing variety of pears are available at everyday grocery stores Nutrition Facts Pears
The October 2015 FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE had some interesting trivia in their “What’s Your Pumpkin IQ?” pages 31 – 36. Here is a sampling of some of the questions. I’ll give you the correct answer instead of the multiple choice ones they had. Here’s FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE’s questions (and answers): “A pumpkin is a (fruit). Squashes, including pumpkins, are considered fruits because they develop from flowers and contain seeds.” “How can you tell if a pumpkin is fresh? (The stem
Phytochemicals, polyphenols, flavonoids…a lot of fancy words (and associated health claims) are thrown around these days, but what does it all mean? In this blog I will shed some light on a few of these terms and how they fit with current diet recommendations. Phytochemicals Let’s start with the big one: phytochemicals (read: ‘plant chemicals’) are simply chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants. Thousands have been identified though just a fraction of that number have been carefully studied. Different
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