What is raw milk? Milk from cows, goats, sheep, or other animals that has not been pasteurized. Pasteurization is considered to be one of the most important food safety practices and is used to treat about 99% of milk sold across the US. The most frequent food illness outbreaks from raw milk are from Campylobacter. […]
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Take Steps to Keep Healthy in the New Year!
Consider setting family goals for improving nutrition and physical activity in the New Year. Here are some ideas to get you started: Eat family meals together at least 5 times a week. Start each day with breakfast. Drink 2-3 cups of low-fat milk every day. Use small salad plates (7 inch) for meals. This will […]
Eat Well Even When you are Busy
It may be hard to eat healthy if you do not have time to cook or your children want fast food. Try the following tips to eat better, save time, and stretch your food budget. Eat breakfast everyday. Try a whole-grain cereal like raisin bran with skim or 1% milk. Or, whole-wheat toast spread with […]
Apples, From Whole Fruit to Cider
My family’s heritage is farming. Although only a handful of my extended family still farms for a living, we all look forward to the annual apple cider pressing. Everyone has their duties…the youngest cousins wash the apples in a large, metal tub (a fun but wet job!). Clean apples are cut and spot-checked by older cousins and […]
After-School Snacks to Satisfy Hungry Kids
“What’s there to eat?” is a common question from kids at the end of a full day of school. By this time, lunch may be four or more hours in the past, stomachs are growling and energy is low. There’s often after-school activities and evening practices to attend, so time to power thru! Snacks are an […]
Goodbye Food Pyramid…….Hello My Plate
Have you noticed the new MyPlate icon? It replaced the Food Pyramid which we have become accustomed to seeing on food labels and nutrition education materials. The new plate was released in June of this year and is pictured to the left. Look for this icon as you continue to read food labels. The MyPlate icon is […]