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Eggs got a bad rap a few years ago, but are very healthy in moderation.
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Are eggs healthful?

They’re a good source of protein and a chemical that helps with brain, 
nerve and, potentially, memory health

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I remember going to my daughter’s preschool for “green eggs and ham” day. Yes, the food was dyed green in honour of the Dr. Seuss book that inspired the menu, and the kids were quite excited. Unfortunately, I associate green ham with mouldy ham, but I ate the emerald-coloured ham and eggs, and forced a
Tabbouleh is a classic, tasty and healthful Middle Eastern dish.
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Put wheat and barley and other grains in your diet

The crops produced on Prairie farms don’t need processing to be eaten

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Isn’t it ironic that we live in the Grain Belt of Canada and produce some of the world’s finest grains, but we rarely eat those grains until they’re processed? For the longest time, I didn’t even know you could cook raw wheat kernels just as they are. The only thing I ever ate out of
Think of a healthy diet as part of your body’s preventive maintenance program.
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Keep your motor running

Prairie Fare: Men care about health and wellness issues, they just 
need better information — and a new website can help

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“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
Tea and coffee both contain caffeine but tea has some other health benefits.
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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

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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 foods can be better than fresh at times, depending on what’s 
happened to the fresh product between field and fork.
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Canned, fresh, frozen and dried are all good options

All have similar nutritional values and none are a poor choice

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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
Don’t leave perishable food at room temperature for longer than two hours for safety's sake. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK
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When in doubt, throw it out

Don’t risk it on foods stored at improper temperatures for too long

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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
Healthy snacks can keep hunger pangs at bay, 
but make good food choices for best results.
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Healthy snacks to satisfy your hunger cravings

Prairie Fare: There are a wide variety of healthy — and delicious — foods to choose from

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Snacking can be an excellent way to meet daily nutrient needs, satisfy hunger and boost energy levels. Unfortunately, it can also lead to overeating, weight gain, fatigue and chronic health concerns. To avoid these potential dangers and maximize the benefits of snacking it’s important to think about snacking as part of your overall healthy eating
Modern electric pressure cookers are far safer
and easier to use than the old stovetop models.
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Under pressure

Prairie Fare: New ‘smart’ electric pressure cookers are safer and easier than ever

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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
Some research indicates that warm, steaming broth may help clear congestion, and the protein and veggies in chicken soup may help your body repair itself.
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Diet can give your immune system the advantage

You have several ways to help your immune system resist colds and flu this season

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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
Beautiful African American woman and her daughter cooking in the kitchen
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Plan ahead for healthy and affordable eating

Prairie Fare: Don’t plan on just winging it in the kitchen — having a strategy will help you

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One of the best ways to save money and stay on top of healthy eating goals is to make a meal plan. Whether you jot notes on the family calendar, create detailed lists or use an online planning tool, taking time to plan what you want to make and eat can help you save money,

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