During the winter months many have been drinking hot beverages to warm up on these colder winter mornings. The local coffee shops are in full swing as we drink more and more of our favorite flavored coffees and lattes. Maybe you’ve been afraid to ask – “do I need to worry about the calories in […]
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Should People Be Able to Buy Fast Food with Food Stamps? Kentucky is considering
The Louisville-based Yum! Brands is lobbying the KY government to consider allowing the elderly, homeless, and persons with disabilities to be able to use their supplemental nutrition assistance funds to purchase fast food. They argue that some people have difficulty preparing foods and the nutrition provided by their restaurants stacks up well against the foods […]
Slim You and Keep the Wallet Fat
Food prices are expected to rise this year, and there are few foods that will not be effected. Turns out this past year was a tough growing year in many parts of the globe. Russia experienced a drought. There are floods in Australia. Florida has had some freezing weather. Even the Midwest experienced flooding earlier this year. Staple […]
Eat Better, Save Time and Stretch Food Dollars
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 […]
Family Meals
Finding time for family meals can be difficult, but is very important. Make this a time to reconnect with family members and find out what is going on with them. Eating together as a family has been proven to help reduce the chance that your child will get involved with drugs and alcohol. As the […]
Safe Summer Grilling – eXtension
It’s the season for graduations, family reunions, and many other outdoor activities. Check out the link below for information on keeping your food safe while cooking outdoors. Safe Summer Grilling – eXtension.