Living Well in the Panhandle

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No Time to Cook!

Arriving home after work, the race against the clock begins.  I have only two hours to get dinner on the table and to get my family fed, bathed, and in bed.  But, what do I make for dinner?  I need something that is quick, easy, and my family will eat. Preparing...

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Organisms That Can Bug You

“It must be something I ate” often is the explanation people give for a bout of home-grown “Montezuma’s Revenge” or some other unwelcome gastrointestinal upset. Despite the fact that America’s food supply is the safest in the world, the unappetizing truth is that what...

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Eat More … Veggies

Eat more vegetables for your health Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.  When included as part of a well-balanced diet and a healthy active lifestyle, vegetables can help:  lower your cholesterol, reduce obesity and maintain a healthy...

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Fruit Frenzy

As the days get warmer, bring on the cool refreshment of fruit.  Now is the time to delight in fruit’s tasty, healthy goodness. Reduce Risk and Protect A healthy diet that is rich in fruits may reduce risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, and may...

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