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Pumpkins, Amanda Christensen Apr 2020

Pumpkins, Amanda Christensen

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This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Healthy and includes tips on selecting, growing, preparing, and storing pumpkins.


Cherries, Janet Smith, Anita Raddatz Apr 2020

Cherries, Janet Smith, Anita Raddatz

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This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing cherries.


Jalapeno Peppers, Amanda Christensen Apr 2020

Jalapeno Peppers, Amanda Christensen

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This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Healthy and includes tips on selecting, growing, preparing, and storing jalapeno peppers.


Celery, Marie Stosich, Hilari Holgren Apr 2020

Celery, Marie Stosich, Hilari Holgren

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This publication guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing celery.


Cauliflower, Janet Smith Apr 2020

Cauliflower, Janet Smith

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This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing cauliflower.


Donating Safe And Wholesome Food, Brian Nummer, Paula Scott Mar 2020

Donating Safe And Wholesome Food, Brian Nummer, Paula Scott

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Americans dispose of millions of pounds of tons of food, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 11.8 percent of American households, or about 15 million, had difficulty providing enough food for all their family members (Coleman-Jensen et al., 2018). Much of the food disposed into landfills is wholesome and edible. This fact sheet outlines how a potential food donor can get started and get food into the hands of the needy.


Healthy Beginnings - Infant And Toddler Feeding, Chelsea Feller, Carrie Durward Sep 2017

Healthy Beginnings - Infant And Toddler Feeding, Chelsea Feller, Carrie Durward

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Having a hard time understanding what, when, and how to feed your infant or toddler? Or maybe you’re looking for some additional tips and tricks to add to what you already know. We provide research-based answers to those tough questions, plus more in this fact sheet.


Preserving Corn, Heidi Leblanc, Charlotte Brennand, Paige Wray Jul 2017

Preserving Corn, Heidi Leblanc, Charlotte Brennand, Paige Wray

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Corn is not only a favorite vegetable, but it is also the source of corn starch, cornmeal, corn oil, corn syrup, bourbon, and laundry starch.


Sugar Substitutes: Artificial Sweeteners And Sugar Alcohols, Carolyn Washburn, Nedra Christensen Jun 2012

Sugar Substitutes: Artificial Sweeteners And Sugar Alcohols, Carolyn Washburn, Nedra Christensen

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Most people enjoy the sweet taste of food. Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols can provide the sweet flavor and be beneficial for people with diabetes or those choosing to avoid sugars because they contain lower calories and carbohydrates than regular sugars. These products are also beneficial in that they do not cause tooth decay.


Grapefruit, Marie Stosich, Emily Morales, Heidi Leblanc Feb 2012

Grapefruit, Marie Stosich, Emily Morales, Heidi Leblanc

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This publication guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing grapefruit.


Kale, Carolyn Washburn Jan 2012

Kale, Carolyn Washburn

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing kale.


Brussels Sprouts, Carolyn Washburn Jan 2012

Brussels Sprouts, Carolyn Washburn

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing brussels sprouts.


Cranberries, Melanie Jewkes Oct 2011

Cranberries, Melanie Jewkes

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Cranberries can be an easy way to add variety to meals and snacks. Learn how to use fresh cranberries and other ways to incorporate the nutritional benefits of cranberries into your diet.


Flax Facts, Carolyn Washburn Oct 2011

Flax Facts, Carolyn Washburn

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This fact sheet provides nutritional, safety, storage, and health information on flax.


Mushrooms, Susan Haws Jul 2011

Mushrooms, Susan Haws

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This publication is a guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing mushrooms.


Lemons, Susan Haws Jul 2011

Lemons, Susan Haws

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This publication is a guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing lemons.


Winter Squash, Susan Haws Jul 2011

Winter Squash, Susan Haws

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This publication is a guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing winter squash.


Cantaloupe, Susan Haws Jul 2011

Cantaloupe, Susan Haws

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This publication is a guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing cantaloupe melons.


Potatoes, Melanie Jewkes Apr 2011

Potatoes, Melanie Jewkes

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Potatoes are a wonderful staple food that are versatile and store well. Learn how to select, cook, prepare, and store potatoes.


Limes, Melanie Jewkes Apr 2011

Limes, Melanie Jewkes

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Limes are a great citrus fruit that adds a zest to many meals. Learn how to select, use, and cook with limes


Spinach, Melanie Jewkes Apr 2011

Spinach, Melanie Jewkes

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Spinach is a super food that can be grown or purchased fairly inexpensively. Learn how to select, prepare, and store spinach.


Tomatoes, Carolyn Washburn Mar 2011

Tomatoes, Carolyn Washburn

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing tomatoes.


Prickly Pear Cactus, Carolyn Washburn Mar 2011

Prickly Pear Cactus, Carolyn Washburn

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing prickly pear cactus.


Soup Or Sauce (Sos) Mix, Ellen Serfustini, Debra Proctor Mar 2011

Soup Or Sauce (Sos) Mix, Ellen Serfustini, Debra Proctor

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This publication provides recipe and uses for Soup or Sauce Mix.


Carrots, Ellen Serfustini Mar 2011

Carrots, Ellen Serfustini

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, cleaning, preparing, eating, and cooking carrots.


Apricots, Ellen Serfustini Mar 2011

Apricots, Ellen Serfustini

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, cleaning, preparing, eating, and canning apricots.


Sweet Potatoes, Carolyn Washburn Mar 2011

Sweet Potatoes, Carolyn Washburn

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing sweet potatoes.


Zucchini, Kathleen Riggs Mar 2011

Zucchini, Kathleen Riggs

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This publication is a guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing zucchini.


Apples, Kathleen Riggs Jan 2011

Apples, Kathleen Riggs

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This publication is part of the Food Sense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing apples.


4-H Fun With Foods - Lesson 1: Getting Ready To Cook, Georgia C. Lauritzen, Darlene Christensen, Susan Haws, Naomi Weeks, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen Dec 2010

4-H Fun With Foods - Lesson 1: Getting Ready To Cook, Georgia C. Lauritzen, Darlene Christensen, Susan Haws, Naomi Weeks, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen

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This publication is part of 4-H Fun with Foods Guide, Lesson 1 focuses on the steps needed when getting ready to cook.