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Use coupons wisely

By Julie Garden-Robinson March 14, 2012

Clipping coupons and saving money has become the subject of TV shows. Yes, you can save money, but be sure that you are able to use the food within a reasonable period of time to ensure you enjoy foods at their safest and highest quality. Consider these tips: Organize your coupons in categories for easy[...]

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Snacks may be beneficial

By Julie Garden-Robinson January 25, 2012

Many people grew up with the “don’t eat between meals” message, so snacking often has a negative connotation because many people associate eating between meals with weight gain. Snacking between meals has been shown to have some positive health benefits, according to several studies. Researchers studied the relationship between snacking and obesity among adolescents. According[...]

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Saving Money At The Grocery Store

By Julie Garden-Robinson October 20, 2011

NDSU Extension ServiceI watched the increasing tally on the computer display as the grocery store checkout clerk scanned my food items. I could feel my eyebrows rising and my eyes widening.I had shopped for fewer items during most of my recent shopping trips. This time, I had a cartful of groceries to restock our pantry[...]

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Healthy School-Day Snack Ideas

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 22, 2011

Snacks are an important part of children s nutritional needs because often they cannot eat enough at meals to satisfy all their needs. The word snack sometimes has a bad connotation, but well-chosen snacks can add variety to our diet and keep kids fuelled for school.Think of snacks as mini-meals that can fill nutrition gaps.[...]

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Try This Freezer Quiz

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 15, 2011

I noticed a chill in the air when I stepped outside on a recent morning to admire my flowering plants. I went back inside to grab a light jacket. As I zipped my jacket, I could sense the approach of autumn in the crisp morning air. I m not ready for autumn just yet.Soon we[...]

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Making Fruit Leather

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 8, 2011

In early history, refrigerators and freezers were not readily available to help prevent food spoilage. Food dehydration became one of the earliest forms of food preservation. Dehydration allowed people to have portable, lightweight and safe food to enjoy during cold seasons.Dehydration probably was discovered by accident when early civilizations left food out in the sun[...]

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Nourish And Protect Your Skin

By Julie Garden-Robinson July 28, 2011

Skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the world today. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.Are you at higher risk for skin cancer? Ask yourself these questions. Do you have previous skin cancer history? Are you[...]

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Keep The Learning Going

By Julie Garden-Robinson June 23, 2011

Mom, what exciting things are we going to do this summer?” my seven-year-old daughter asked.“I thought we would relax and read,” I replied. I was tired from the week’s activities.“Relaxing and reading doesn’t sound very exciting,” she said.She told me all about her upcoming school activities. To mark the last week of school, the elementary[...]

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Food Diaries Can Promote Weight Loss

By Julie Garden-Robinson February 17, 2011

Keeping a food diary takes a little discipline but can be an eye-opening experience. People often eat much more than they realize.All you need is a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Then you write down everything you eat, whether it includes M&M’s nabbed from a candy dish, crackers in front of the[...]

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As Usual Moderation Is The Key

By Julie Garden-Robinson November 25, 2010

Who can resist the aroma, texture and flavour of fresh-baked bread?Unfortunately, bread sometimes has been viewed as a villain in the world of weight management and weight loss. Some fad diets completely cut out grains and lots of nutrients in the process.Can we gain weight by regularly eating more calories from bread than we burn[...]

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