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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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Easter Eggs

Easter Egg Salad Sandwiches

My family always dyed dozens of hard-cooked eggs for Easter. The perfect way to use the decorated, hunted and gathered eggs was for mom to

Fish with fruit and corn on side

Fishing For Flavor

Many times, fish and seafood of all kinds are made special by the addition of a flavorful sauce. The addition of a flavorful sauce transforms

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Fodmaps–What Are They?

FODMAP, no I didn’t forget another “O” and misspell this title.  The acronym FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols.  No wonder we use acronyms,

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Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right

March is National Nutrition Month 2014 and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is urging everyone to “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Balancing Act

Soup with vegetables all around the bowl

Soup It Up—With Beans

A wonderful hot bean soup may be just the ticket for a cold snowy Wyoming day! Beneficial Beans Beans and other legumes have long been

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Fight Colds and Flu with Food

Seasonal flu and colds…everyone is trying to avoid these winter health challenges! You know the usual tips about the prevention of illness during cold and

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Easter Eggs

Easter Egg Salad Sandwiches

My family always dyed dozens of hard-cooked eggs for Easter. The perfect way to use the decorated, hunted and gathered eggs was for mom to make egg salad. This is a great way to enjoy your Easter eggs, or a half-dozen hard-boiled eggs any other day of the year. In the world of sandwiches, there are two types of people: Those who love egg salad, and those who loathe it. Too many egg salad sandwiches swim in mayo, smell sulfurous,

Fish with fruit and corn on side

Fishing For Flavor

Many times, fish and seafood of all kinds are made special by the addition of a flavorful sauce. The addition of a flavorful sauce transforms shrimp, scallops, or any kind of fish into a fancy meal. Making sauces is an art because it has to be carefully created to bring out the delicate flavors of the fish while enticing the palate without being overpowering. A delicate fish sauce should complement a fish dish without dominating it. The Secret Fish varieties

glass with milk being poured into it

Fodmaps–What Are They?

FODMAP, no I didn’t forget another “O” and misspell this title.  The acronym FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols.  No wonder we use acronyms, what a mouthful.  This is a topic one should consider exploring if they have any intestinal disturbances such as chronic abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, cramping, and stool irregularity.  The first recommendation, if someone is suffering from the above symptoms, is to seek advice from their medical provider.  It has been estimated that half of all

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Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right

March is National Nutrition Month 2014 and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is urging everyone to “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Balancing Act The key element to healthy eating is to balance the daily diet by choosing the most nutritionally-packed foods from each of the five MyPlate food groups every day. Focus on ways to combine taste and nutrition to create healthy meals that follow the recommendations of the “2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” Key Points Nutrient-rich foods

Soup with vegetables all around the bowl

Soup It Up—With Beans

A wonderful hot bean soup may be just the ticket for a cold snowy Wyoming day! Beneficial Beans Beans and other legumes have long been a dietary staple for many cultures—dating as far back as 20,000 years!  Ancient cultures knew that beans were easily cultivated and provided sustenance.  In today’s terminology, this translates to cheap, nutritious food. So, if you’re trying to stretch your food dollar, don’t overlook the value and versatility of the bean. Low Cost All beans can

Man blowing his nose

Fight Colds and Flu with Food

Seasonal flu and colds…everyone is trying to avoid these winter health challenges! You know the usual tips about the prevention of illness during cold and flu season: Get a flu shot; wash your hands often; cough/sneeze into your sleeve; and stay home if you are sick. Your Diet’s Impact Have you considered how your diet affects your health? Eating health-promoting foods that increase immune function can be an important factor in preventing flu and colds. To help keep the sniffles

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