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Thursday, September 19, 2024

National Punch Day

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FDA does not have a specific definition or standard of identity for punch, or any other requirement that a punch contains fruit juice. A p...

September is Better Breakfast Month

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*Children who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight. *Children who eat breakfast have more energy. *Children wh...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

International Clean Hands Week

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Annually, the third week in September is   International Clean Hands Week .  A reminder clean hands prevent illness and save lives. ...

National Cheeseburger Day - Healthy Homemade Cheeseburger

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Healthy Homemade Cheeseburger  Yield: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 lb extra-lean ground beef 2 tbsp finely chopped onion 2 tb...
Monday, September 16, 2024

Monte Cristo Sandwich - Make it Light

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Yield: 4 sandwiches Serving Size: 1 sandwich Ingredients 3 tablespoons honey mustard 8 (1-ounce) slices white bread 4 (1-ounce...
Thursday, September 12, 2024

September 13, National Celiac Disease Awareness Day

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Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. The disease affects about one in 100 p...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Papaya Power: Sweet, Nutritious, and Versatile

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The papaya is also known as papaw or pawpaw.   The papaya is a melon-like fruit with yellow-orange flesh. The skin varies in color from ...

September 10, TV Dinner Day
Tracing the Roots of Modern Day Obesity

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Invention and view of the original TV dinner Health Issues TV dinners have been associated with high amounts of salt and fa...
Saturday, September 7, 2024

National Acorn Squash Day - Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Acorn squash is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium, as well as smaller amounts of vitamins C, vitamin B, magnesium, and manganese....
Friday, September 6, 2024

National Tailgating Day - Food Safety Advice from the USDA

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Tailgate Parties Food Safety Advice From USDA A tailgate party is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle. T...

National Coffee Ice Cream Day - Nutrition Profile and Coffee Ice Cream Soda

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Coffee Ice Cream Soda

National Read a Book Day for the Young Foodie

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    National Read a Book Day for the Young Foodie  A day to inspire children to pick up a book and get reading.  The Girls W...
Thursday, September 5, 2024

National Food Bank Day - How we can make a difference?

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In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for 1 in 6 people in the United States, hunger is a reality. Many peop...

September 5, National Cheese Pizza Day
Garden Pizza with Mozzarella, Asparagus,
Peppers, Tomatoes, Mixed Greens

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Yields: 2 Servings Serving Size: 1/2 pizza Ingredients 1 Pizza Crust, 7-inch 8 Asparagus 2 Tbsp Red Onions ...
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

International Day of Charity and Hunger Action Month

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 Hunger knows no boundaries — it touches every community in the U.S., including your own. The International Day of Charity is observed annua...

Macadamia Nuts: From Farm to Table

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The macadamia nut is the seed of the macadamia tree. It is native to Australia and is also known as the Australian Nut. Macadamia nuts are c...
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