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Read article: Table salt vs. sea salt: What's the difference?
Table salt vs. sea salt: What's the difference?
Salt is the most common ingredient in foods, which is probably why 90% of Americans consume more salt than the recommendation. This can be a problem...
Read article: Accessibility in the kitchen
Accessibility in the kitchen
Research indicates that people who cook more meals at home, rather than eating out or grabbing take-out, have a healthier diet and lower risk of...
Read article: Optimizing your diet with vitamin D
Optimizing your diet with vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient, but unlike most nutrients, it can be difficult to obtain through food. You may be wondering, “am I getting enough...
Read article: Garlic: A flavorful staple in any kitchen
Garlic: A flavorful staple in any kitchen
Garlic is a staple in most every home kitchen. It packs big flavor. Yes, a dish that is a little heavy on the garlic will give you garlic breath but...

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Maximize flavor with culinary herbs
Are you looking for ways to make healthier meals without giving up flavor? It can be as simple as adding a few herbs to your favorite dish instead of salt. Or cut the amount of sugar by adding items like vanilla and cinnamon.Making small changes,...
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Homegrown Healthy: A Horticultural Journey from Garden to Table
OREGON, Ill. - As the warmth of summer approaches, the Oregon Public Library and Carroll County Housing Authority, along with University of Illinois Extension, are proud to announce a unique educational initiative designed to cultivate healthier lifestyles through the Homegrown...

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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate