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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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Calcium: The Key To Strong Bones

Calcium can seem confusing. How much should you get? Where should you get it? What’s about magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K? However, once you

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Beef Brisket: Slow and Low!

A well-cooked brisket is meltingly tender, soothing, savory, warming, and welcoming. Beef brisket is the ultimate comfort food. Beef brisket is a relatively inexpensive cut

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Market Fresh: Strawberries

At last the strawberry fields are pumping out berries like there’s no tomorrow. Today there are over 600 varieties of strawberries. Nutrient Dense The heart-shaped

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Size Does Matter!

We can eat almost any type of food and still stay within a healthy range of calories for the day. Decide how to spend a budget

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Warm Weather Water Intake

Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water;

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Powerful Peanut Butter

According to the Peanut Institute, peanuts are the most popular nut choice in the U.S. Peanuts, which are technically legumes, give you the same health

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Animated Human Skeleton

Calcium: The Key To Strong Bones

Calcium can seem confusing. How much should you get? Where should you get it? What’s about magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K? However, once you understand the basics, it’s not that hard to include it in your diet and get the calcium you need. Essential Building Block Calcium is a key nutrient for your body to stay strong and healthy. It is an essential building block for lifelong bone health, among many other important functions. While the amount you need

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Beef Brisket: Slow and Low!

A well-cooked brisket is meltingly tender, soothing, savory, warming, and welcoming. Beef brisket is the ultimate comfort food. Beef brisket is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat, but yields delicious results. No wonder families pass brisket recipes down like heirlooms. Three Basic Ways There are only three basic ways to actually cook brisket: barbecuing, brining (as in corned beef), and braising, which is by far the most popular. Here are my tips to help you on your way to meat

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Market Fresh: Strawberries

At last the strawberry fields are pumping out berries like there’s no tomorrow. Today there are over 600 varieties of strawberries. Nutrient Dense The heart-shaped silhouette of the strawberry is the first clue that this fruit is good for you. These potent little packages protect your heart, increase HDL (healthy) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and guard against cancer. How are strawberries, which are second only to apples in fresh-fruit popularity, doing your body good? Let’s review some strawberry nutrition facts.

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Size Does Matter!

We can eat almost any type of food and still stay within a healthy range of calories for the day. Decide how to spend a budget of calories daily. Higher-calorie foods will use up more of the budget than low-calorie foods. To budget the calories wisely, look at the sizes of the portions you are eating. One of the biggest reasons so many Americans are overweight is that they have no concept of healthy food portions. Many people know the right

Lady drinking a glass of water

Warm Weather Water Intake

Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water; water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells, and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. Importance of Hydration Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and

Jar of Peanut Butter with bread with jelly

Powerful Peanut Butter

According to the Peanut Institute, peanuts are the most popular nut choice in the U.S. Peanuts, which are technically legumes, give you the same health benefits as true tree nuts, such as almonds and walnuts. Peanut Nutrition Most households have a jar of peanut butter in the kitchen at all times. Is peanut butter good for you? An ounce of peanuts contains about 165 calories. Two tablespoons of peanut butter contain about 190 calories. However, the good news is, you

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