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Articles Everybody Walk Across PA Program Information 2019
Karen Bracey
Join Penn State Extension in a free virtual walking program exploring the Natural Wonders of Pennsylvania. Walking will be reported April 1 - May 26. More
Articles Creating Health and Nutrition: Selecting Cheese for Health
Stacy Reed, MS, Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D., Rayna Cooper
This fact sheet provides dietary tips and an overview of the nutrition information of cheese, explains why cheeses are so different, and briefly describes how cheese is manufactured. More
Articles Receiving Home Delivery Meals or Mailing Food, What Should You Do?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
While the mail order food industry has relied on a safe track record, there is growing concern with the limited food safety guidance and regulations provided by FDA. More
Articles Why Can't I Lick the Spoon?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Eating raw cookie dough or raw dough of any type may put you at risk for a foodborne illness! More
Articles Active Living for You and Your Community
Karen Bracey
Active Living is a lifestyle where people are more active because walking is a way of life and a way to get to shopping, restaurants and community events. More
Articles Twelve Days of Seasonal Health
Rayna Cooper
Holidays can be a time for bringing a focus to healthy eating and activity. More
Articles Why Waste When You Can Save?
Rayna Cooper
Throwing out that leftover meatloaf does more harm than you might think. Learn about ways to save money and the environment, today! More
Articles Bone Nutrient Interplay
Rayna Cooper
Osteoporosis and osteopenia affect millions of Americans, causing soft and porous bones. More
Articles Multi-Vitamin and Mineral Choices
Rayna Cooper
Multi-vitamin or mineral supplements have been considered by some to be a way of preventing poor health from lack of good nutrition. More
Articles Boning Up with Calcium
Rayna Cooper
Much is in the news on calcium, bone health and osteoporosis. How does one make sense of it while shopping for, preparing and eating food? More
Articles Cold Soup for Hot Summer Days
Karen Bracey
There is so much to love about a bowl of hot soup on a cold day. While cooking, it warms our home and creates an inviting aroma, welcoming us inside from the outdoor weather. More
Articles Malting Barley in Pennsylvania
Alyssa Collins, Ph.D., Austin Kirt, Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
Demand for locally sourced malted barley, for local craft beer, has led to the development of malt houses in PA and other states in our region. More
Articles Rhubarb Love it for its Taste; Eat it for Your Health
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Rhubarb is a rich source of nutrients providing 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K in a serving size of 1 cup. More
Articles What about Vitamin B12
Karen Bracey
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. More
Articles Food Preservation: Setting the Record Straight on Canning Breads and Cakes
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Breads and cakes canned in glass mason jars are not safe to eat. The risk for contracting a food-borne illness is high due to improper heating methods. More
Articles Safe Handling of Venison is Easy with Advance Planning
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
This article looks at game from a food safety perspective and provides tips for safe handling of wild-harvested venison. More
Articles Venison, Is It For You?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Venison is growing in popularity as a good source of animal protein. Learn the health benefits of including venison into your diet. More
Articles Benefits of Walking
Karen Bracey, Lynn James, MS, RDN, LDN
Walking is a simple, easy, and inexpensive fitness program. Walking can be as easy as a stroll in the park, or it can be as intense as a vigorous hike. More