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Think Healthy Greens

Safe and Healthy Leafy Greens Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, kale, and bok choy, provide nutrients that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. But leafy greens, like other vegetables and fruits, are sometimes contaminated with harmful […]

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Supporting Families and Children Processing Scary and Violent Events

In the wake of the Uvalde, Texas school tragedy, there are numerous resources for supporting families and children as they process scary and violent events: Young Children Talking to Children About Scary events (English and Spanish) as part of our Parenting the Preschooler series. Death and Grief in Parenting the Preschooler may also be appropriate. Elementary Our Raising […]

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Resources for Food Safety Education Month

September is food safety education month and there are many resources to help everyone take steps to keep food safe and healthy.  In the U.S. each year, there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness – that’s about 1 in 6 Americans each year.  Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations […]

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How Do I… Make Jam & Jelly? (MORE Recipes & Resources)

Are you looking for MORE information, resources, and recipes for jams, freezer jams, jellies, conserves, preserves, marmalades, and reduced sugar recipes?  Check out the How Do I… Make Jam & Jelly? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!

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Update: The Jar Sealed, is the Food Safe? And Other Questions

Cells and spores of C. botulinum. Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control. Tested recipes recommend glass Mason-style jars and 2-piece self-sealing lids for home canning.  In the past few weeks, one of the most frequently asked questions has been about jar sealing.  Handling jars and lids correctly will go a long way towards successfully preserving your garden’s […]

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