Some researchers say that 10 hours of sitting per day can increase your risk for heart disease and other medical conditions.
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Weight management or weight loss usually takes some effort on our part.
Cheese boards can make a meal special, especially as we celebrate the holidays after a challenging year.
Try some gift items that promote health and communicate that you care about the recipient.
One way to cook for fewer people is to choose recipes that are easy to divide mathematically.
Between 30% and 40% of food is wasted yearly.
A gift package filled with favorite foods can conjure up fond memories of home if you cannot be together during the holiday season.
Make sure you cook your poultry to the right temperature.
Make a soup with what you have on hand.
Instead of pumpkin spice-flavored items, consider eating more pumpkin.
An NDSU Extension specialist offers tips on storing fresh vegetables.
Cow’s milk provides ample proteins that help build and maintain our muscles and the rest of our body.
Adequate vitamin D, in conjunction with calcium and other nutrients, helps build and maintain our bones.
Apples are a healthful and colorful option as a snack or dessert.
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.
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