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Read article: Cooking from scratch: Improve nutrition and elevate flavor
Cooking from scratch: Improve nutrition and elevate flavor
Most of us have a love for great tasting food. We can get tasty foods through a variety of ways: fast food and restaurant fare, convenience foods at...
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Read article: A guide to cast-iron cookware
A guide to cast-iron cookware
Early settlers began using cast iron for cookware hundreds of years ago, and it’s no wonder they’re still found in many home kitchens today. Cast...
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Read article: Citrus zest packs a bright, powerful punch
Citrus zest packs a bright, powerful punch
Someone once told me a story of their search to buy lemon zest at the grocery store. Seeing it on the ingredient list of a new recipe, they didn’t...
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Read article: Reach for trail mix next time you’re snacking
Reach for trail mix next time you’re snacking
It’s not always easy to snack on healthy foods, especially during big games like the Super Bowl where the fruit and veggie trays get passed over for...

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Spice-Healthcare: Dietary assessments for culturally diverse older adults
URBANA, Ill. — A cross-campus team of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, led by Kinesiology and Community Health Assistant Professor Mina Raj, has received two grants to test an online platform designed to help dietitians, clinicians and food service personnel make...
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Eggs: From Farm to Fork | Healthy Cooking at Home
Curious about what it takes for an egg to make it from the farm to your kitchen table? Have you ever wondered about the difference between free-range and free-roaming eggs? If so, then we have the class for you! Years ago, shopping for eggs was much more straightforward. The...
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Making Homemade Meals in the Microwave
More and more people are dining out less because it is a healthier option and allows you to stretch your food dollars. If you are spending more time in the kitchen and are looking for quick and easy ways to prepare meals but do not have much time to cook, consider microwave cooking. Microwave...

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