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Preserve the Taste of Summer Preserve the Taste of Summer

Preserve the Taste of Summer is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning safe food preservation techniques.

MyPlate What's on your plate?

MyPlate is the new food icon replacing MyPyramid. MyPlate helps you visualize the proportion each food group should contribute to your plate.

4-Day Throw Away 4 Day Throw Away - Protecting You From Bad Leftovers

Many consumers don’t realize how quickly food leftovers can become unsafe or spoil. 4-Day Throw Away educates consumers about the dangers of foodborne illnesses and the four-day guideline for eating, freezing or throwing away leftovers.

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Health and Nutrition News from Iowa University State Extension
Use MyPlate to Make a Better Pizza
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
One food with the potential to include all the food groups is pizza. But can this well-loved entree that is notoriously high in fat, sodium and carbohydrates fit on MyPlate? Yes it can, with a few modifications,says an ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist.
Forget ‘Forbidden’ – Focus on Foods to Eat More Often
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
Many people make New Year’s resolutions to slim down. Their plans often involve rigid diet regimens that make them feel deprived. So instead of avoiding "forbidden" foods, focus on foods you can eat more often, says an ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist.
Healthy Choices Don’t Have to be on Hold during Holidays
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Make smarter choices during food-filled holiday festivities, says Sarah Francis, an ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist. Control portion size, exercise and join the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge.