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Less Sunshine Calls for More Vitamin D Rich Foods

There’s less of the sunshine vitamin available during the chilly, short days of winter. Vitamin D is well-known for its role in bone health. It also has other important roles in the body, including…

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Beef Is Big in the United States

The US produces more beef, exports more beef, and consumes more beef than any other country in the world. In 2024, US farmers sold $112 billion worth of cattle. This put more dollars into farmers’…

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Maintain Healthy Immune System With Nutrient-Rich Eating Plan

With flu season upon us, now is the perfect time to tune-up your diet. Make sure it contains plenty of nutrients to maintain a healthy immune system, which is best achieved by eating a good variety…

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Spice Up Summer With Farm-Fresh Salsa

Tomatoes are now at their peak, along with numerous farm-fresh ingredients to create all types of salsas. Salsa naturally goes with tacos, nachos, fajitas and enchiladas. It’s delicious simply served…

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Some Processed Foods Fit Into a Healthy Lifestyle

While choosing farm-fresh produce has many benefits, it does require some time commitment for processing. Most all foods go through some processing before they are consumed. Even pre-washed salad…

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Enhance Your Cookout With Fresh Summer Produce

When daydreaming about your weekend cookout, you may envision a sizzling juicy steak or burger. Why not add farm-fresh veggies for even more flavor, color and nutrients your body needs for ultimate…

The Invasive Duo: Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-Heaven

By now, you’ve likely heard that spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been found in Caldwell County, but what comes next might surprise you. While this invasive insect is known for damaging vineyards, fruit…

How Much Fluid Should You Drink to Stay Hydrated?

There’s nothing quite as thirst-quenching as a glass of ice-cold water. We’ve all heard the 8 glasses per day rule to stay hydrated. But fluid needs are unique and based on age, gender, activity…

Eat a Colorful Diet for Good Health

You’ve probably heard that eating a “rainbow of colors” leads to better health. And we’re not talking about candy. A lot of people think they should eat colorful fruits and vegetables because they’re…

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Feel More Energized With Fresh Habits

Spring is the perfect time of year to rejuvenate with healthy lifestyle choices. With more daylight and warmer days, now’s the time to bring new and improved habits into your routine.Consider these 6…