Nutrition – American Heart Month
Many people know that Valentine’s Day is in February, but February is also American Heart Month. While it is essential for everyone to take care of their heart all year…
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Food Safety Tips From The Idaho Foodbank
Are the items in your pantry safe to consume? The Idaho Foodbank shares some tips on how to make sure your foods are safe for consumption. These tips will help…
Nutrition Tips as Kids Go Back to School
Most caregivers of school aged children have many items on their to-do list to get their students ready for a meaningful school year. With the cost of school supplies, adequate…
Getting Kids Involved in the Kitchen
According to a 2019 survey, 28% of American adults do not know how to cook. Teaching kids food safety and kitchen clean-up, as well as how to navigate simple kitchen…
Pantry-powered Holiday Side Dishes
With the holidays quickly approaching, the stress of managing a tight budget can be even more difficult. When the food budget is tight, there are resources for filling in the gaps. You…
Cheers to Health, Smart Holiday Food Choices
The holiday season should be a time for celebrations that are often accompanied with delicious foods. Food should be the most enjoyable part – not the stressful part! With a little planning…
Power Moves to Strengthen Your Budget and Nutrition
High food costs might make you feel powerless when it comes to providing adequate nutrition for yourself and your family, but the knowledge that there are nutritious, low-cost options enhances the power…
Celebrate Earth Day by Eating Fiber
Choosing fiber-rich, plant-based foods as part of a balanced diet not only fuels your health but also reduces environmental strain, since growing plants typically uses less land, water, and energy than producing…
Choose Nutrients that Protect Your Brain
Research shows that there is an association between what you eat and a healthy brain as you age. Consistently choosing foods that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber can…
Fueling up on Protein for Dairy Month
Dairy products are worth celebrating because of their nutrition content and their cost. Dairy is an affordable way to boost protein intake. Protein is made up of amino acids, which are the…
Nutrition: Stretch-It Beef Taco Filling
When grocery prices are high, one way to save money is to make your ground beef go further by mixing in nutritious, budget-friendly ingredients. Not only does this help reduce the cost per meal,…