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Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations
Give blood now and help save lives
WICHITA, Kan. (July 5, 2017) — The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and...
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Berries pack a healthful punch
Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
It’s no secret that berries are a healthy choice....
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Keeping hands clean for summer eating
Susan Mills-Gray, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension
Its summer and you’re busy with picnics, camping and outside fun. If hand washing...
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Make room for fruits and vegetables during grilling season
Kelli Wilmes, MS, RD, LD, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Nodaway County, University of Missouri Extension
Grilling season is upon us with the arrival...
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Summer visitation: Make the transition smooth
School is out and many divorced/separated parents are making plans and preparing for their children’s summer visitation.
While some of this is determined by the...
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June is Dairy Month
Contributors: Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition & Health Education Specialist, Bates County; Christeena Haynes, former Nutrition & Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri...
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Preserving greens
Adapted from the May/June 2017 Home Food Preservation newsletter; Written by State Food Safety and Nutrition Specialists, University of Missouri Extension
Greens are excellent sources...
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Healthy snacks for seniors
Amy Bartels, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Laclede County, University of Missouri Extension
Seniors often lose some of their appetite or change their eating habits...
