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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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Discover Teas

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water, and can be found in almost 80% of all U.S. households. It

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Battle a Cold with Nutrition

You can’t prevent cold and flu viruses from making their winter appearance, but a healthy diet can strengthen your immune system making it better prepared

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Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?

Have you ever wondered what that ’organic’ label really means and if eating organic foods will improve your health? Exciting new research is shedding light

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Choose Among The Many Winter Squash

Crisp fall temperatures bring a change in seasonal vegetables available in the grocery store. Winter squash is one of those vegetables now in abundance and

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Eating Together As A Family

I would guess that you would never think that eating together as a family, whether it is just you and your spouse or children, is

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Tea Pot with tea cup, saucer and ground tea

Discover Teas

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water, and can be found in almost 80% of all U.S. households. It is the only beverage commonly served hot or iced, anytime, anywhere, for any occasion. Same Plant Different Categories All tea comes from the same plant: the Camellia sinensis. How it is processed determines the type of tea it will become. Tea can be divided into four basic categories: black, oolong, green, and white. Black Tea

Animated flu germ

Battle a Cold with Nutrition

You can’t prevent cold and flu viruses from making their winter appearance, but a healthy diet can strengthen your immune system making it better prepared to respond to attacking viruses. Properly fueling a sick body is an essential part of getting better. Getting Back To Yourself While a nasty cold or case of the flu might ruin your appetite, it’s important to stay well-nourished and hydrated. Eating smaller portions of food more often makes it easier to steadily fuel ourselves through

USDA Organic Logo

Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?

Have you ever wondered what that ’organic’ label really means and if eating organic foods will improve your health? Exciting new research is shedding light on the question of organic foods and health, helping to make our food purchasing decisions more informed than ever. Requirements To be able to use the USDA Organic seal, a product must utilize approved methods for production and processing that are designed to foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers,

Cranberries: Not Just for Holidays!

Having a tough time getting at least five servings of fruits and veggies every day? Look no further! An American berry is here to help! The cranberry, probably first used as a food by Native Americans, is just waiting for you and is brimming with powerful health benefits. Native Fruit The cranberry is one of North America’s few native fruits, it provides versatility, convenience and nutritional benefits all rolled into one. Luckily, there are ways to obtain them year ’round,

Pumpkin, acorn, and other squash

Choose Among The Many Winter Squash

Crisp fall temperatures bring a change in seasonal vegetables available in the grocery store. Winter squash is one of those vegetables now in abundance and are at their peak beginning in late summer and continuing throughout the fall and winter. Winter squash brings a delicious and colorful addition to our fall meals. Tough on the Outside Not Inside Winter squash has a hard outer shell, matures on the vine, and has a dark yellow to orange flesh. The seeds are

Family Eating Together

Eating Together As A Family

I would guess that you would never think that eating together as a family, whether it is just you and your spouse or children, is the first step you can take to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits. Five Best Strategies: Have regular family meals. Serve a variety of healthy foods and snacks. Be a role model by eating healthy yourself. Avoid battles over food. Involve the entire family in the process. Working It In It’s not easy to

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