There are multiple ways to thaw frozen meat depending on whether you are preparing in advance or short on time. Follow these guidelines to practice safe food handling techniques.
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13 Tips to Eating Healthy in 2020
We asked some of our favorite foodie experts for tips they follow to eat healthy and this is what they had to say!
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Summertime Sun and Skin Health
We are in the midst of summer and its endless warmth and sunshine! Now is the time that most of us start thinking about caring for our skin and protecting it from the sun. Careless sun exposure causes sunburn and …
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April Newsletter: Prediabetes: How to Eat to Reverse It (Part 2)
Download this newsletter .PDF Prediabetes: Last month we discussed what prediabetes is and how to choose carbohydrates wisely to help gain better control over blood sugar. This month we will focus on the importance of choosing quality protein and fat …
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Unique Uses for Grass-fed Dairy
Good Morning and Happy Saturday, I cannot believe April begins on Monday! April is the heart of spring. It’s when we observe the most change outside. The leaves make their way back onto trees, flowers start sprouting through the soil, …
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March Newsletter: Prediabetes: What is it? And How to Eat to Reverse it.
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that 84 million Americans have prediabetes and 90% of those people don’t even know they …
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Team Taste Test: Kombucha Edition
There are so many varieties of kombucha out there – how does a person even know where to start? Every brand and flavor of the fizzy, fermented beverage has unique characteristics, and some appeal more to certain palates than others. …
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Fermented Drinks: Kombucha & Kefir
Confused about the plethora of fermented beverages out there? Let’s break down two of the most popular: Kombucha and Kefir. Kefir and Kombucha are fermented beverages that use a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast) to ferment their base …
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February Newsletter: Eating for Hearth Health
For nearly 90 years heart disease has been the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. February is American Heart Month. Learn how to help protect your heart by reading this month's newsletter.
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January Newsletter: The Do’s and Don’ts of a Healthy Diet
New Year’s resolutions are in full gear, and it is common for folks to add “eating healthier” to their list of changes. Adopting a healthy diet can seem overwhelming. But, with just a few easy dos and don’ts, you can …
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December Newsletter: Vibrant Vitamin C
Learn more about Vitamin C, its benefits, and which foods are a good source of this powerful antioxidant by reading December's newsletter from Organic Beth.
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School Lunch Ideas to Pack Your Kids
When it comes to packing school lunches for her kids, Libby of @libloves keeps things simple, because (1) it's easier on her, and (2) she wants to be sure their bellies are full and not feeling hungry throughout the day. …
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November Newsletter: Vitamin A for Immunity
Being deficient in vitamin A can increase your susceptibility to infections and delay recovery when you are sick. Learn more about Vitamin A and which foods you should be eating with this nutrient to help boost your immune system.
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October Newsletter: The Benefits of Bone Broth
A cure-all in traditional households and the secret ingredient in gourmet cooking, bone broth plays a role in all cultures whether it is used for nurturing the sick or adding flavor to cuisine. This mineral-rich infusion is easy to digest …