Category: healthy tips
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Food of the Month: Pumpkin
Texas is the fourth-largest producer of commercial pumpkins. More than 90% of pumpkins are grown for seasonal ornamental use, even though this fall favorite is actually a fruit! Looking for a way to use all those pumpkin seeds? Try our Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe!
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Parfait Day is November 25
Parfaits make a quick and nutritious snack or dessert. Simply layer yogurt and graham crackers or low-fat granola with a favorite fresh, frozen, or canned fruit. Try our – Almost a MyPlate Sundae to celebrate the day!
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Thanksgiving & Leftovers
It’s that time of year again when families and friends gather to give thanks and share a Thanksgiving meal. Ensuring food safety before, during, and after cooking is essential. To keep your holiday enjoyable for all the right reasons, remember not to overlook one important part of the meal: the leftovers. Remember these food safety…
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September is Food Safety Education Month
Every day, you handle, cook, and prepare food for yourself and your loved ones. The steps you take can mean the difference between a healthy meal and a serious case of foodborne illness. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick from contaminated food. The good news? Most cases are preventable. Take time this month…
