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Category Archives: Healthy Living
It’s Farmers Market Season!
Finally, it’s farmers market season and Minnesota has plenty of markets to pick from. There are more than 170 markets featured in the Minnesota Grown directory, a handy resource for finding local foods. In addition to the markets, the 2014-15 … Continue reading
Salad Investigation
Many Minnesota gardeners and farmers are itching to sow their seeds, but our weather has not been very cooperative! Lettuce can be the answer for relieving a little bit of this restlessness. Not only is it fun and easy to … Continue reading
Add Turkey to Your Holiday Menu!
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, and to celebrate why not put something tasty on the grill?! Turkey is not only tasty and lends itself to so many seasonings, but it’s good for you too! Turkey is low in cholesterol … Continue reading
Citrus-Marinated Beef & Fruit Kabobs
Cubes of Top Sirloin are marinated for flavor in a mixture of orange peel, cilantro and smoked paprika. They are then grilled alongside skewers of watermelon, peaches, and mango. Makes: 4 servings Total Recipe Time: 40 to 45 minutes Ingredients 1 pound … Continue reading
Get Your Spring On: Lemon Cream Pie
Could Minnesota finally be climbing out of the deep and dark hole that was winter? While April may still bring snow, it’s time for us to banish cold-weather thoughts. It’s time for spring. No matter what Mother Nature throws our … Continue reading
Grants Help Minnesota Schools Offer Locally Grown Foods
More Minnesota school districts are able to offer locally grown foods to students thanks to Farm to School grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). More than $250,000 is being awarded across the state to fund Farm to School … Continue reading
Breakfast: MYTH or FACT?
By Carolyn Hudson, Registered Dietitian, Midwest Dairy Association Breakfast is the best way to start your day. It’s important to understand the myths and facts about breakfast now that the new school year has begun. We all want to help … Continue reading
Cluck Cluck your way into September
September doesn’t just mean the start of a new school year and the beginning of fall… it also brings us to National Chicken Month! Looking for a new chicken recipe to kick off the month of September or perhaps a … Continue reading
Where There’s a Grill There’s a Way.
Light and Healthy Grilling Recipes. May is beef month in Minnesota and the official kickoff to the grilling season. Grilling season is finally here and beef is the star of the grill. With beef prices on the rise we have … Continue reading
When Is Flavored Milk, Milk?
By Carolyn Hudson, Registered Dietitian, Midwest Dairy Association Are you confused about what you’ve been reading about aspartame and milk? ? You are not alone. There is a lot of misinformation around the dairy industry’s petition to amend the standard … Continue reading
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