“Gentlemen, start your engines!” I wonder how many times I have overheard that sentence in my house. Yes, I am married to an automobile racing fan. Because the race-car drivers usually drink milk at the end, I guess racing has a nutrition connection. This long, cold winter has been a challenge for vehicles and our
Keep your motor running
Prairie Fare: Men care about health and wellness issues, they just need better information — and a new website can help
Which is better for you, coffee or tea?
Both are fine beverage choices but tea contains numerous compounds with potential health benefits and even may help with weight management
I think I started drinking coffee at about age 11, about the same time I learned how to drive a stick-shift pickup truck. I wasn’t a particularly good driver, but I could drive around a farmyard without hitting any sheds or the barn. I could make a mean cup of coffee in our percolator from
Canned, fresh, frozen and dried are all good options
All have similar nutritional values and none are a poor choice
What’s for dinner, Mom?” one of my daughters asked on a weekend evening. I was in the middle of a house project and I hadn’t even thought about dinner. Then I heard the click of our dogs’ nails on our wood floor as they trotted around nervously. I glanced at the clock and saw it
When in doubt, throw it out
Don’t risk it on foods stored at improper temperatures for too long
I had to go to the grocery store at 6 a.m. to pick up two more packages of deli turkey because somebody left the first two packages on the counter,” my husband noted one morning. “Well, when in doubt, throw it out, right?” he added. “Yes, that’s the rule,” I said. I was happy I
Under pressure
Prairie Fare: New ‘smart’ electric pressure cookers are safer and easier than ever
Are you enjoying your coffee?” my husband asked our 19-year-old daughter. “Please stop spying on me!” she exclaimed as she opened the front door of our home. She was not impressed with her parents. “I could turn off the lights in the house now,” my husband said to me a little mischievously. “No, we better
Diet can give your immune system the advantage
You have several ways to help your immune system resist colds and flu this season
Recently, I was on six flights during the course of five days, with about 250 people per flight. Every flight had several people who were sneezing or coughing. So, I was exposed to at least 1,500 people all nestled in a pressurized tube, breathing the same recycled air. Now I wait to see if my
Study shows more benefits of family mealtimes
Prairie Fare: Here are a few tips to help you make regular family mealtimes a reality
One morning as I was brushing my teeth, I heard a snippet on a news program about new Canadian family meals research. I zipped into the living room with my toothbrush still in hand, wanting to hear more. We at the NDSU Extension Service launched “The Family Table” a year ago to encourage families to
Be ready for extreme cold this winter
Prairie Fare: Dress appropriately, have emergency equipment and supplies on hand, and enjoy hearty filling fare
Jake looked up at me with his dark brown eyes. He appeared kind of sad. He was standing by his blue sweater, which one of my daughters had removed. She thought he was too warm in his woolly sweater because he already has a fur coat. Yes, Jake is a dog. Our bitterly cold January
Do microwave ovens zap nutrients in foods?
Prairie Fare: Actually, cooking in a microwave can help you preserve the nutrients in your food
The other day, I received a message when I returned to my desk after a meeting. Someone had called to ask about microwave ovens and nutrition. As I listened to the question, I decided that I was settling a bet. When people are making wagers about nutrition, I don’t mind being involved. The gentleman caller’s
Cut food waste this holiday season
Prairie Fare: The first step is minimizing leftovers with proper planning and meal preparation
As I peered in our refrigerator the other day, I noticed some small containers with dabs of leftovers that had just reached their “time to toss” phase. I always feel guilty when we throw away food in our home. To help use any extra servings, I eat leftovers almost every day at work. Unfortunately, sometimes
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
