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Prairie Fare: 2 Reasons to Avoid Eating Cookie Dough This Holiday Season   ( 2019-12-05 )

Cookie dough usually contains raw eggs and flour, which can have harmful bacteria.

Prairie Fare: Gift Ideas That Are Easy on the Budget and Positive for Your Health   ( 2019-11-27 )

You can opt for giving gifts that do not take a lot of space or cost a lot of money.

Prairie Fare: Take Steps to Avoid Getting Sick During Cold and Flu Season   ( 2019-11-21 )

Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm, soapy water is one of the most important ways to help prevent colds and the flu.

Prairie Fare: Kid- and Adult-friendly Healthful Snacks Can Be Tasty   ( 2019-11-14 )

Too many people shortchange themselves on fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Prairie Fare: 7 Tips to Catch Your ZZZZs   ( 2019-11-07 )

Adults 26 to 64 years old need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, and older adults (ages 65-plus) need seven to eight hours.

Prairie Fare: How to Tame a Snack Attack   ( 2019-10-31 )

The new Nutrition Facts labels will provide the number of calories per serving more clearly.

Prairie Fare: Fall and Winter Darkness May Affect Health   ( 2019-10-24 )

We may be lacking vitamin D, which is known as the “sunshine vitamin.”

Prairie Fare: Add Some Pumpkin to Your Menu   ( 2019-10-17 )

Pumpkin is a good source of fiber to help our digestion.

Prairie Fare: Does Chocolate Have Health Benefits?   ( 2019-10-10 )

Good news: A moderate amount of chocolate has been shown to have some health benefits.

Prairie Fare: Enjoy an Autumn Feast for Your Eyes   ( 2019-10-03 )

Make sure to eat colorful fruits and veggies.

Prairie Fare: Try Some Beautiful Beans   ( 2019-09-26 )

Beans, such as pinto, kidney and navy beans, are excellent sources of protein and fiber.

Prairie Fare: Try Some Tailgating Treats During Football Season   ( 2019-09-19 )

You can make tailgating a little easier on the waistline with these tips.

Prairie Fare: Give Beets a Chance   ( 2019-09-12 )

Some studies link beets to fighting heart disease, cancer, diabetes and even dementia.

Prairie Fare: Make Eating Together a Priority   ( 2019-09-05 )

Family meals offer numerous benefits.

Prairie Fare: Victory Garden Lessons Ring True Today   ( 2019-08-29 )

Reducing food waste and using fresh fruits in season are as important today as they were during World War I and II.

Prairie Fare: Have You Had Some Tomatoes Lately?   ( 2019-08-22 )

When you select tomatoes, look for ones that are firm, smooth and plump with good color.

Prairie Fare: Kitchen Hacks to Prevent Culinary Disasters   ( 2019-08-15 )

An ingredient substitution may save your meal.

Prairie Fare: Soy Foods and Health: What to Know   ( 2019-08-08 )

Soy products, including foods, touch our lives every day.

Prairie Fare: Pick a Pickle   ( 2019-08-01 )

Pickling was one of the early forms of preserving food.

Prairie Fare: Preserve the Pick of the Season Safely   ( 2019-07-25 )

Many vegetable crops are in season, and others will be coming our way.