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Winterizing Your Garden for Spring Success
Sadly, the emergence of pumpkins on porches and football on Friday nights means that fall has arrived and our gardening days are limited.
Does Vitamin D Status Affect COVID-19?
Did you know that vitamin D can help keep your bones strong so you can maintain an active lifestyle? Many people in the northern Plains do not receive enough of this vitamin.
Resistance Exercise and You
Resistance exercise, like weightlifting, is the perfect partner of aerobic exercises such as jogging.
Preserve Your Garden’s Bounty Safely
If your vegetable garden was prolific this year or gardeners shared their bounty with you, you may be thinking about canning, freezing or drying some produce so you can enjoy it this winter.
Does a Vegetarian Diet Provide All the Nutrients You Need?
Vegetarian diets have the potential to lower levels of obesity, reduce the risk of heart disease and decrease blood pressure. However, similar to eliminating anything from the diet, nutrient deficiencies can occur. Vegetarians have the potential to experience deficiencies in calcium, iron, protein, vitamin B-12 and vitamin D.
Shop Your Pantry and Use the Beans
Do you have beans just sitting in your pantry gathering dust? Have you run out of ideas for using dry beans?
Getting to the Root of the Issue: Harvesting and Storing Root Crops
It’s time for the most anticipated part of gardening; the harvest! After months of care and tending, the produce you’ve grown is ready to be enjoyed.
What is Aerobic Exercise?
The President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition recommends that adults perform at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity per week.
Stay Hydrated This Month and All Year
As the temperature continues to rise, try a big glass of ice water or a cold slice of fresh, juicy watermelon. Staying hydrated throughout the "dog days" is crucial to keeping cool and safe throughout summer.
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