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Want to Increase Your Nutrient Intake? Pour a Glass of OJ (NewsUSA) – To many people, orange juice is like that best friend from childhood you eventually lost touch with over the years. Chances are, you lost more than a friend — and it’s time to get reacquainted. Dietary Guidelines from 2010 pointed out an overweight, nutrient-chal...

Cajun Cuisine Offers Better Health Value for Kids

Cajun Cuisine Offers Better Health Value for Kids In an effort to temper down the spoonfuls of sodium and fat that describe most American school lunches, the National Food Service Management Institute is educating administrators and families about the way regional cooking, like Cajun cuisine, can improve the health of schoolchildren.Through web...

Cookie Cuties for Fall Harvest Fun

Cookie Cuties for Fall Harvest Fun If you’re looking for a fun treat for Halloween or any time this fall, you can’t go wrong with these “No Eek, No Squeak Cookie Cuties.”Full of nutrients and energy, California Raisins provide a delicious burst of flavor to these cookies. All-natural and dried-by-the-sun, California Rais...

Overfishing Leads to Troubled Waters for Many Species

Overfishing Leads to Troubled Waters for Many Species As many seafood lovers know, buying seafood isn’t as simple as it used to be.According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, many marine species are either endangered or threatened, and overfishing is an escalating problem. Between overfishing, oil spills, climate change and o...

A Holiday Recipe Made for Budgets, Families and Taste Buds

A Holiday Recipe Made for Budgets, Families and Taste Buds Let’s face it. When the holidays come around, budgets can get tight. So feeding an entire family a festive meal requires knowing how to stretch a dime. One key: inexpensive side dishes. This California Raisin Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe is a money-wise example. At less than a dollar ...