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The 2022 National Nutrition Month® theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors. Enjoying different flavors of the world is a chance to learn more about your own food culture as well as those that may be new to you. Trying foods and recipes from various cultures is one way to include different flavors into your healthy eating routine.

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Traditional Irish food is simple yet hearty. If you want to eat traditional Irish foods for St. Patrick’s Day, try some commonly found on tables across Ireland.

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Ranch dressing is one of the most popular and best-selling condiments in the United States. My favorite part about a homemade ranch dressing recipe is that it is easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, a bowl, and a whisk, you can create a creamy, standout ranch dressing or veggie dip.

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Eating cold cuts is convenient. No cutting or cooking. Cold cuts are thin slices of cooked, ready-to-eat sliced meat that are served cold. Do you know about the three types of cold cut meats?

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Like most foods, tortilla chips made fresh at home are better than chips processed in a factory. Homemade tortilla chips are inexpensive to make, stronger, and you can salt or season them to meet your tastes and dietary goals.

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What’s your favorite coffee roast – dark, light, or somewhere in between? By learning about the types of coffees and variations of different coffee roasts, you can decide when to use each. The roast level provides a baseline guide to the taste you can expect.

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