Provides research-based up-to-date information on a variety of topics about food safety, nutrition, and wellness for a healthy lifestyle. Programs cover many food aspects, from nutrition and food safety to seasonal tidbits. Most of us can benefit from learning more about food and nutrition so get started by clicking on the links below and then sit back, turn up the volume and listen.
Strategies For Dealing With Work Treats
12-08-2020
Do you take leftovers, unwanted food gifts, or extra treats to work? This is known as food dumping.
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Wisely Ship Food Gifts
12-08-2020
Americans enjoy making favorite foods and sending these items to family and friends during the holidays. Receiving a gift of food in the mail is a treat for any gift-receiver.
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Check The Neck Of Pears
12-08-2020
The best way to judge ripeness for non-Bartlett varieties is to Check the Neck™: Apply gentle pressure to the neck or stem end of the pear with your thumb. If this ‘sweet spot’ yields to pressure, it is ripe and ready to eat!
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Ways to Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey
12-08-2020
There are many ways to cook a turkey; it depends on your preference. I will share some turkey cooking trends as well as some important facts and precautions.
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Weight Control Tips For December Damage Control
12-08-2020
Weight loss in December is not usually the objective for most people. Most of us simply hope to hold the line on our weight. Here are some tips to help you manage the tipping point on the scale.
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Talking Thanksgiving Turkey
12-08-2020
Here are a number of shortcuts you can take in preparing your holiday turkey that are safe and can decrease the time spent in preparation.
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The Sunshine Vitamin D
12-08-2020
Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly exposed to sunlight. Besides getting vitamin D through sunlight, you can also get it through certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels of the vitamin in your blood.
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Autumn Apple Entrees
12-08-2020
With the fall harvest season upon us, there’s no better time to cook with apples!
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Fall Spice Blends
12-08-2020
Two of the most common fall spice mixes are apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice.
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Mulled Cider
12-08-2020
Mulled cider gets its name from the definition of mull, which means to flavor a beverage by heating it and adding spices.
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Vicki Hayman, MS
Nutrition & Food Safety Educator
Northeast Area (Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Sheridan, and Weston Counties)
University of Wyoming Extension
204 West Main Street
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-3531
vhayman@uwyo.edu
