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Prairie Fare: Colorful Berries Offer Bountiful Health Benefits   ( 2009-07-02 )

 

Prairie Fare: It’s Safe to Bite When the Temperature is Right   ( 2009-06-25 )

Many types of bacteria, including salmonella, E. coli O157:H7 and many others, can be present in meat and other foods.

Prairie Fare: Enjoy Some Ice Cream During National Dairy Month   ( 2009-06-18 )

Frozen desserts have been popular since someone created a snow-conelike dessert in the second century B.C.

Prairie Fare: Know Your Sources of the Sunshine Vitamin   ( 2009-06-11 )

Vitamin D is in the nutrition spotlight for many reasons.

Prairie Fare: Fire Up Your Grill Menu With More Fruits and Vegetables   ( 2009-06-04 )

Adding some fruits and vegetables to your grill is a good idea on many levels.

Prairie Fare: Do You Need to Perk Up the Iron in Your Diet?   ( 2009-05-28 )

Iron deficiency anemia is a common nutritional deficiency worldwide, especially among children.

Prairie Fare: Appliance Innovations Change the Pace of Cooking   ( 2009-05-21 )

Wouldn’t it be nice to walk into the kitchen and tell your oven to cook dinner?

Prairie Fare: Save Money with Homemade Lunches   ( 2009-05-14 )

My older daughter began wrestling with our exuberant dog, who had the sandwich firmly gripped in his teeth.

Prairie Fare: Unusual Containers for Preparing Food Not Always Safe   ( 2009-05-07 )

Containers that are “food grade” must meet higher standards for sanitation and safety.

Prairie Fare: Spring Grilling Season Stirs the Senses   ( 2009-04-30 )

I’m especially awaiting the aroma of grilled food emanating from my neighbors’ backyards.

Prairie Fare: Kids Need to Play Hard but Safely   ( 2009-04-23 )

Now is the time to begin checking both backyard and community playground equipment.

Prairie Fare: Accurate Measurement Promotes Baking Success   ( 2009-04-16 )

Unfortunately, many young adults emerge from childhood without some basic cooking and baking skills.

Prairie Fare: Water Balance Important in Our Bodies and Environment   ( 2009-04-09 )

 

Prairie Fare: Preparing Food During Power Outages   ( 2009-04-02 )

A steady source of nutrition is critical to power ourselves, especially when we are waging a battle with the forces of nature.

Prairie Fare: Keep Food Safe in Times of Floods   ( 2009-03-26 )

I rarely write a food safety column with advice that I hope people do not need to follow.

Prairie Fare: Belly-busting Girdles May Benefit Appearance, Not Health   ( 2009-03-19 )

Studies show that excess visceral fat, or “belly fat,” places you at higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer and dementia.

Prairie Fare: Sneak Some Nutrition into Your Diet   ( 2009-03-12 )

Sneaking vegetables into a child’s diet has been questioned by some parenting and child feeding experts.

Prairie Fare: Shape Up for Spring with Exergames   ( 2009-03-04 )

Soon I was standing on the Wii balance board being weighed and having my balance and strength tested.

Prairie Fare: Stir-fry Your Way to a Healthier Diet   ( 2009-02-26 )

When I began stir-frying ginger, garlic and chicken, my children gathered in the kitchen to enjoy the pleasant aroma.

Prairie Fare: Slim Down Your Recipes   ( 2009-02-19 )

Sometimes, simple changes can make major differences in a recipe’s calorie, fat and sodium content.