Prairie Fare

Prairie Fare: Exercise and Nourish Your Joints This Summer

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on May 24, 2012.

Unfortunately, many people face chronic pain and stiffness due to joint issues.

Prairie Fare: Be Sun Savvy This Summer

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on May 17, 2012.

Prairie Fare: Pets’ Weight Gain Provides Lesson

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on May 10, 2012.

Managing the weight of our pets turned out to be fairly straightforward; we put less food in their bowls and made exercise fun. However, as numerous studies have shown, conquering the obesity issue for people is far more complex.

Prairie Fare: Can You Decode Symbols and Dates on Food Packages?

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on May 04, 2012.

Take the food label quiz.

Prairie Fare: Gardening Has Many Health Benefits

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Apr 26, 2012.

Some researchers have linked a decreased risk for diabetes and osteoporosis to the physical activity accumulated during gardening and other yard work.

Prairie Fare: Does Drinking Wine Really Have Health Benefits?

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Apr 19, 2012.

In earlier times, wine was used as a beverage and also as a medicine for a variety of ailments.

Prairie Fare: Sitting Too Much Linked to Disease

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Apr 12, 2012.

We certainly want comfortable, ergonomic chairs to support our backs, but we might want to make an effort to get out of our chairs regularly during the day.

Prairie Fare: Gear Up for a Safe Grilling Season

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Apr 05, 2012.

Keep in mind some safety tips when you stand at the grill.

Prairie Fare: Make Memories With Family-favorite Recipes

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Mar 29, 2012.

Regardless of your age, you can make memories during food preparation with your family and friends.

Prairie Fare: Try Some “Egg-cellent” Food for Your Eyes

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Mar 22, 2012.

Besides providing us with eye-health pigments, eggs are better known as a versatile, inexpensive source of protein.

Prairie Fare: Are You Savvy About Microwave Oven Use?

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Mar 15, 2012.

As we reheat or cook foods in our microwave ovens, we should think about safety as well as convenience.

Prairie Fare: Do You Need a Supplement?

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Mar 08, 2012.

Some people are at nutritional risk and need a dietary supplement more than other people.

Prairie Fare: How Much Do You Know About Digestion?

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Mar 01, 2012.

Are you smarter than a third-grader?

Prairie Fare: Make Time for Tea

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Feb 23, 2012.

Throughout its 5,000-year history, drinking tea has been a relaxing, social ritual.

Prairie Fare: Are Picky Eaters Born or Made?

By rmattern from Prairie Fare. Published on Feb 16, 2012.

We may be born with certain aversions to foods.