It’s Thanksgiving morning and the turkey is still frozen — solid as a rock. But you needn’t despair nor call all the relatives and cancel your holiday festivities. Thanksgiving dinner can be saved, says Sam Beattie, an Iowa State University Extension food safety specialist. Read more about Forgot to Thaw the Turkey? Cook it Anyway
Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in the antioxidant lutein, which has been claimed to help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), said Sarah Francis, an Iowa State University assistant professor and ISU Extension nutrition specialist. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in adults age 65 and older, and nearly 10 million Americans have this eye disease. Since March is Age-related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, lutein is gaining attention. Read more about Can Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Save Your Eyesight
Iowans dealing with unsafe drinking water have two options for disinfecting small quantities of water, says Sam Beattie, food science and safety specialist with Iowa State University Extension. Read more about In Emergency, Disinfect Drinking Water by Boiling or Chemical Treatment
