Apples are a healthful and colorful option as a snack or dessert.
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Sweet bell peppers range in color from green to red, orange or yellow.
Composting is good for gardens and the environment.
Do not use soap on fruits and vegetables or disinfectants on food packaged in cardboard or plastic wrap.
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As the cold and flu season approaches and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we can take steps to strengthen our immune system.
Read the Nutrition Facts labels on the back or side panel of a product and look for a whole-grain health claim on the package.
Zucchini is a versatile and prolific summer squash.
Basil is used in a variety of cuisines, including Italian recipes.
We are reaching the point in summer when many vegetables are coming into season.
Preserve some of what you grow to enjoy later.
July has been designated National Ice Cream Month since 1984.
Follow safe food handling practices when having a picnic.
Follow the directions in research-tested recipes when preserving foods at home.
July is the peak month for grilling-related fires.
Explore your milk, cheese and yogurt choices at the grocery store during June, National Dairy Month.
Using a hat and sunscreen are a couple of ways to help prevent damage to our skin and, potentially, skin cancer.
You can use rhubarb to make sauce, jam, crisp, muffins and pie.
We all need protein as part of a nutritious, well-balanced diet.
Most of the time, frozen food is safe, although it might be a little freezer-burned from dehydration.
Food safety is important no matter how many people gather.
Beans can be added to soups, casseroles, salads, snacks and desserts.
Kitchens can be a learning laboratory.
We should aim for 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Many people have stocked up during the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are exploring cupboards, refrigerators and freezers for food to use up.
Eating together as a family has many benefits.
Never mix a bleach solution with a household ammonia solution.
Check to see what you have in your pantry before buying more groceries.
Power outages, flooding, fires and other disasters can trigger food safety issues.
We can take steps to reduce our risk of becoming ill from a variety of viruses.
