A Teenager’s Nutritional Needs
Have you heard of the saying, “You are what you eat”? The body is in a rapid growth stage from puberty through early adulthood. As you age, you make more choices that affect your body...
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Feb 29, 2024 | Food, Health, Tasty Bites
Have you heard of the saying, “You are what you eat”? The body is in a rapid growth stage from puberty through early adulthood. As you age, you make more choices that affect your body...
Feb 2, 2024 | Food, Safe Handling
Bacteria that contaminate food and cause foodborne illnesses are everywhere. Follow these four basic safety tips to keep your food safe. Wash hands and surfaces often. Don’t cross-contaminate. Keep...
Jan 25, 2024 | Food, Health, Tasty Bites
This is also avaiable in English HGIC 4126 Heatlthy Snacking with Diabetes La diabetes es una condición crónica que hace que los niveles de azúcar en sangre sean más altos que lo normal. Los altos...
Jan 10, 2024 | Food, Safe Handling
Wild Game Birds in South Carolina A few species of game birds in South Carolina are Bobwhite Quail, Canada Goose, Doves, Waterfowl: Puddle Duck, Diving Duck, Geese, Swans, Wild Turkey, and Wood...
Dec 7, 2023 | Food, Holiday, Preservation, Tasty Bites
Fresh cranberries pack a punch as a component of fall and winter sweet and savory food, drink, and décor with their small size, bright, deep red color, tart taste, dense texture, and versatile uses....
What is a Nutrition Label? Nutrition labels are essential informational tools found in most packaged foods. Their primary purpose is to provide consumers with detailed information about the...
This is also available in Spanish HGIC 4126S Las meriendas saludables para la diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes higher than normal levels of sugar in the blood. High blood sugar...
Jul 21, 2023 | Food, Preservation, Safe Handling
Local, state, federal, and international agencies all have a role in ensuring food safety and quality in the United States. These agencies regulate the use of chemicals and technology based on...
Your gut microbiome could cause disease or make a disease get worse. The gut microbiome is a combination of bacteria, viruses, protists, and other microorganisms that live in your gut. Bacteria is a...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate dietary recommendations describes the Dairy Group to include milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, and yogurt. This group...
Jun 30, 2023 | Food, Preservation
Food drying is one of the oldest methods of preserving food for later use. It can either be an alternative to canning and freezing or complement these methods. Drying food is simple, safe, and easy...
Jun 28, 2023 | Food, Safe Handling
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is required for many foods found in your local grocery store. COOL gives consumers information about the origin of their foods. Food operations such as restaurants,...
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