Food Safety Tips for Tailgating
What do people look forward to the most about the fall? Is it the cooler temperatures and bonfires? The changing color of the leaves? The slathering of pumpkin spice flavor in every product...
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Know Diabetes by Heart – En Español
For the English translation of this document, see Know Diabetes By Heart. ¿Sabe alguien quien tiene un diagnóstico de la diabetes o la hipertensión? ¿Sabe que la diabetes es relacionada a la salud...
Fiber
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that comes from the edible parts of plants, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes. There is no dietary fiber in meat or dairy products. Fiber, which...
Fiber & Food Labels
Dietary fiber is listed on the Nutrition Facts panel on most packaged food products. Nutrition Facts labels list goals for Americans as 25 grams of dietary fiber per day for a 2,000-calorie diet and...
Safe Handling of Sausages & Hot Dogs
Selecting the Best Sausage There are so many varieties of sausages! How long can you store them—and where? Are they fully cooked or not? The following background information will answer these...
Safe Handling of Lettuce & Leafy Green Salads
Safe handling practices are crucial when preparing fresh lettuce, and proper washing is fundamental to this process. Fresh lettuce may be picked from a garden, purchased at farmer’s markets,...
Nutrient Claims on Food Labels
Are you familiar with the label language on food products in the grocery store? The label on a can of pears says there is “no added sugar.” The words on a milk carton boast that it is...
Potassium
Healthy people seldom have problems getting enough potassium if they eat a varied diet. But for those who are sick, with vomiting and diarrhea, potassium losses can become severe. People with...
Leafy Green Basics
Buying & Storing Greens When selecting greens for cooking, remember they cook down considerably, by one-quarter or more, from their original volume. Wrap fresh greens in damp paper toweling,...
Fat in Your Diet
Fats and oils are part of a healthful diet. Your body needs some dietary fat to function properly. Fat: is a source of energy. is a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) from food into...
Physical Activity Pyramid
Being physically active is one of the most important things people of all ages can do to maintain and improve their health. According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, moving...
Shopping on a Budget
Today, most of us live on a budget, and when it comes to our food dollars, we are always looking for ways to reduce costs. Ultimately, being able to afford healthy food can be difficult, even when...