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Banana, Marie Stosich, Emily Morales, Heidi Leblanc Jun 2020

Banana, Marie Stosich, Emily Morales, Heidi Leblanc

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


Green Beans, Lisa Lewis, Emily Morales, Heidi Leblanc Jun 2020

Green Beans, Lisa Lewis, Emily Morales, Heidi Leblanc

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This guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing green beans.


Beets, Janet Smith, Anita Raddatz, Heidi Leblanc Jun 2020

Beets, Janet Smith, Anita Raddatz, Heidi Leblanc

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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 beets.


Peas, Darlene Christensen Jun 2020

Peas, Darlene Christensen

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This publication is part of the Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on seasonal availability, eating, storing, and cooking peas.


Cilantro, Amanda Christensen Jun 2020

Cilantro, 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 cilantro.


Breastfeeding Or Formula Feeding: A Mother's Choice, Trista Briggs, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Lydia Bangerter, Casey Coombs Apr 2020

Breastfeeding Or Formula Feeding: A Mother's Choice, Trista Briggs, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Lydia Bangerter, Casey Coombs

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Deciding how to feed an infant is a decision that should be made by a mother and her family. The benefits of exclusively breastfeeding an infant for the first six months of life are well established (World Health Organization [WHO], 2017); however, it may not always be feasible or a preferred option. For mothers who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, formula feeding is a great option that can support a healthy and thriving infant. This fact sheet will address common questions about breastfeeding and formula feeding to help mothers make an informed decision on how to feed their infant, …


Go With Your Gut: The Role Of Gut Microbiota In Health, Lydia Bangerter, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Jeffrey Chapman, Abbigail Sundell, Carrie Durward Apr 2020

Go With Your Gut: The Role Of Gut Microbiota In Health, Lydia Bangerter, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Jeffrey Chapman, Abbigail Sundell, Carrie Durward

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Living within your gastrointestinal tract (gut) are about 100 trillion bacterial cells—your gastrointestinal microbiota—a host of bacteria that play a vital role in your body (Ghaisas, Maher, & Kanthasamy, 2016). Your gut microbiome is responsible for a wide variety of functions that contribute to overall health and may be linked to many chronic diseases including cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular disease (Ghaisaset al., 2016; Peregrin, 2013). This fact sheet will discuss the role the gut microbiome plays in various aspects of health and how to improve your gut health.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


A Guide To Food Storage For Emergencies, Brian Nummer, Carolyn Washburn, Teresa Hunsaker, Amanda Christensen, Jana Darrington, Melanie Jewkes, Brandon Jahner, Kristen Thackeray, Subash Shrestha, William Baird, Clint Allred, Tricia Hokanson, Jacquelyn Roberts Jan 2013

A Guide To Food Storage For Emergencies, Brian Nummer, Carolyn Washburn, Teresa Hunsaker, Amanda Christensen, Jana Darrington, Melanie Jewkes, Brandon Jahner, Kristen Thackeray, Subash Shrestha, William Baird, Clint Allred, Tricia Hokanson, Jacquelyn Roberts

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Disaster has many faces: earthquake, fire, hurricane, tornado, severe thunderstorm, winter storm, financial uncertainty, and more. Disasters can disrupt the normal services we come to expect and sometimes take for granted. Examples are electricity, food, and water. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, advocates disaster preparedness. They advise people to be informed, make a plan, and prepare an emergency kit. A major part of that emergency kit is food and water for you and your family. But, what types of food should you store? How much food should you store? How will you cook it?  Does it need to be …


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.