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Prairie Fare: Cooking Solo Takes Planning and Effort   ( 2009-11-19 )

I’ve been trying to help a single friend eat better by examining his current diet and steering him toward healthful, doable options.

Prairie Fare: Let’s Talk Turkey   ( 2009-11-10 )

Many people look forward to Thanksgiving dinner leftovers.

Prairie Fare: Tame the Holiday Treats Behind Most Doors   ( 2009-11-05 )

The good news is that “discretionary calories,” such as sweet treats, can fit in an overall healthy diet.

Prairie Fare: Stay Healthy at Your Desk   ( 2009-10-29 )

According to University of Arizona microbiologist Chuck Gerba, a desktop may be 400 times dirtier than a toilet.

Prairie Fare: Don’t Judge Bread by Its Color   ( 2009-10-22 )

Breads provide complex carbohydrates for energy, B vitamins and iron, with little fat.

Hortiscope   ( 2009-10-21 )

Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs.

Prairie Fare: Does Eating Comfort Food Reduce Your Stress?   ( 2009-10-15 )

A study surprised researchers by predicting that people may not always gravitate toward familiar foods during times of stress.

Prairie Fare: Try Using Smaller Plates and Spoons   ( 2009-10-08 )

Try using smaller plates and smaller serving spoons to help people serve themselves more moderate-sized portions.

Prairie Fare: Snacking Can Fill Nutrition Gaps   ( 2009-10-01 )

Regardless of your age, enjoying some healthy snacks helps keep your energy up and makes you less likely to overeat later.

Prairie Fare: Even Deep-fried Foods Can Fit in a Healthy Diet   ( 2009-09-24 )

Although people have been “trained” to think that low-fat equals healthy, we actually need some oil in our diet.

Prairie Fare: Leftovers Belong in the Fridge   ( 2009-09-17 )

While we might think that boiling food will destroy anything that could make us sick, that isn’t the case.

Prairie Fare: Adequate Sleep Is Important Part of Staying Healthy   ( 2009-09-10 )

Sometimes people don’t give adequate sleep its due attention.

Prairie Fare: Tune Up Your Body With Premium Fuel and Regular Test Drives   ( 2009-09-03 )

Just like our vehicles, we need to do a little maintenance on our bodies, too.

Prairie Fare: Nourish Your Body and Brain With Breakfast   ( 2009-08-27 )

 

Prairie Fare: Fight Flu-causing Germs with Good Hand Hygiene   ( 2009-08-20 )

The CDC has referred to hand washing as the “single most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease."

Prairie Fare: Preserve Summer’s Bounty Safely   ( 2009-08-13 )

After all the weeding, watering and activity associated with growing a garden, why risk producing unsafe canned food?

Prairie Fare: Conquering Kitchen Clutter Takes Self-discipline   ( 2009-08-06 )

Sometimes simple rearrangements will help you keep everything you need at hand.

Prairie Fare: Top Off the Summer With Outdoor Eating Adventures   ( 2009-07-30 )

Remember some key rules for outdoor food safety.

Prairie Fare: Dirty Money Prompts Need to Wash Hands   ( 2009-07-23 )

Touching money and then eating a sandwich with unwashed hands is kind of like putting money in your mouth.

Prairie Fare: Plan Ahead for Calorie Splurges at Fairs   ( 2009-07-09 )

We’re in the prime season for food-inspired guilt.