A conversation with Mrs. Claus highlights the importance of good eating and health-care habits.
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Cooking in a microwave can help preserve nutrients in food.
Don’t let leftover food go to waste; turn it into planned-overs.
Freezing is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to preserve food if you have the proper equipment.
Take steps to avoid food waste.
An estimated 84 million Americans have prediabetes, and most don’t know it.
Soup is high in liquid, which means it usually is lower in calories than other foods.
Flour and some other grain-based foods have been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The column has covered topics from apples to zucchini and everything in between.
Well-chosen toppings can make your pizza a healthful menu option.
Squash are nutrition all-stars.
Eating breakfast has many benefits for people of all ages.
Apples are tasty snacks and good for your health.
Children who eat with their families tend to do better in school, eat more nutritiously and avoid risky behaviors.
Pickles can be made from almost any vegetable or many fruits.
To avoid foodborne illnesses, use research-tested recipes and follow them carefully.
Keep your snacks simple and healthful.
Be aware of food label lingo to avoid having to toss food.
Onions can be eaten raw or cooked, and they are available in a wide range of sizes and colors.
Tomatoes, an ingredient in gazpacho, are rich in nutrients and low in calories.
You can make a lot of different menu items with zucchini.
Enjoy a little ice cream now and then as a special treat.
Watermelon packs a lot of nutritional benefits.
July is National Picnic Month, so make some picnic memories this month and all summer.
Anthocyanins are the pigments responsible for the color in many flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Gardening provides fresh, nutritious food, stress relief and physical activity.
Whether produce is a fruit or veggie often depends on your perspective and how you use it.
Dates on food packages are quality dates, not expiration dates.
Milk provides a wide variety of nutrients, including protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and B vitamins.
One out of three people experiences sleep issues at least on occasion.
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