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Prairie Fare: Be Sun Savvy This Summer   ( 2012-05-17 )

 

Prairie Fare: Pets’ Weight Gain Provides Lesson   ( 2012-05-10 )

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?   ( 2012-05-03 )

Take the food label quiz.

Prairie Fare: Gardening Has Many Health Benefits   ( 2012-04-26 )

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?   ( 2012-04-19 )

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   ( 2012-04-12 )

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   ( 2012-04-05 )

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

Prairie Fare: Make Memories With Family-favorite Recipes   ( 2012-03-29 )

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   ( 2012-03-22 )

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?   ( 2012-03-15 )

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?   ( 2012-03-08 )

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

Prairie Fare: How Much Do You Know About Digestion?   ( 2012-03-01 )

Are you smarter than a third-grader?

Prairie Fare: Make Time for Tea   ( 2012-02-23 )

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

Prairie Fare: Are Picky Eaters Born or Made?   ( 2012-02-16 )

We may be born with certain aversions to foods.

Prairie Fare: Spice Up Your Menus   ( 2012-02-09 )

Spices have a wide range of flavors, ranging from mild to hot and spicy.

Prairie Fare: Use Coupons Wisely   ( 2012-02-02 )

Yes, you can save money, but be sure that you are able to use the food within a reasonable period of time to ensure you enjoy foods at their safest and highest quality.

Prairie Fare: Beans Aren’t as Musical as You Might Think   ( 2012-01-26 )

Beans contain raffinose, a type of sugar that may be difficult for some people to digest.

Prairie Fare: Be Careful How You Thaw Food   ( 2012-01-19 )

Meat is among the most perishable of foods.

Prairie Fare: Butter vs. Margarine: What’s the Verdict?   ( 2012-01-12 )

In 2009, each American ate, on average, about 4.9 pounds of butter and 3.7 pounds of margarine.

Prairie Fare: Reusable Grocery Bags Often Harbor Germs   ( 2012-01-05 )

In a 2011 University of Arizona study of 87 reusable bags, researchers noted a large number of bacteria in nearly all the bags and E. coli in about 8 percent of the bags.