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[Image: canning tomatoes]Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Juice
Recent research shows that for some tomato products, pressure canning gives a higher-quality, more nutritious product. Step-by-step canning instructions are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: MyPyramid for Kids]MyPyramid
The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids.
[Image: crawfish]Nutritional Benefits of Crawfish
Crawfish are healthy food. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein; low in calories, fat and saturated fat and a good source of vitamins.
[Image: pecans]Nutritional Benefits of Pecans and Other Nuts
Be Healthy, Go Nuts! Nuts are high in protein and fiber, low in carbohydrates and sodium-free. Eating one ounce of nuts (about a handful) about five times a week is enough to provide the health benefits.
[Image: soybeans]Nutritional Benefits of Soybeans
Soy protein offers health benefits. Soy is found in foods like soy milk, soy sauce, miso (soybean paste), tempeh (meat substitute) and tofu. Use these tips to get soy protein in your diet.
[Image: Louisiana Yams]Louisiana Yams
Yams are one of nature’s most nutritious root crops and are among the most versatile of all foods. This publication includes information on how they can be prepared dozens of ways.
[Image: Canning Greens]Canning Greens
Greens freeze well, and most of them may be canned successfully at home if special precautions are taken to ensure adequate processing in a pressure canner. This publication includes helpful information on canning greens.
[Image: Canning Green Beans]Canning Green Beans
Follow these suggestions to can your fresh-picked geen beans safely.
[Image: Ways with Pears]Ways with Pears
This publication includes information on the varieties, storing, picking and nutritive value of pears. It also includes recipes and interesting pear facts.
[Image: strawberries]It's Strawberry Time
Choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious and delicious treat. In addition to the fact that Louisiana berries are naturally sweet and tasty, locally grown berries require less shipping time than those grown out of state, helping to insure quality. This publication includes information on buying, freezing, preserving and preparing strawberries. It also includes recipes.
[Image: Activity Sheet]The Fats of Life Activity Sheet
Activity sheet on suggested lower fat alternatives for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
[Image: The Tasty Muscadine]The Tasty Muscadine - Grape of the South
Learn the history of muscadines and how to use them, freeze them and make jams, jellies, syrups and preserves. Recipes included.
[Image: Berry Pickin' Time]Berry Pickin' Time in Louisiana
Wild blackberries and dewberries have long been treasured for cobblers, jellies, jams and other tasty dishes. Learn how to pick, use, freeze, can and make syrups, jellies and jams. Recipes included.
[Image: peaches]Louisiana Peaches
Enjoy Louisiana peaches for good heath. This publication includes information on use, variety development, selection, amounts to buy, storage, freezing and canning. It also includes recipes for freezing, canning, preserves, honey, marmalade, pickles, relish, conserves and cobbler. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: preschool child]Foods for Your Preschool Child
Lifetime eating habits and attitudes about food usually are formed in early childhood. Information about family mealtimes, snacks and food guide pyramid recommended daily servings, as well as eating problems, are covered in this publication. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: A Recipe for Good Health]Smart Choices: A Recipe for Good Health (Adults)
Information on 2005 Dietary Guidelines and exercise hints.
[Image: Healthier Diet of Young Children]Healthier Diet of Young Children
This publication provides information on a healthier diet for young children including some suggestions for substitutions in meal planning and preparation.
[Image: The Dash Diet Eating Plan]The Dash Diet Eating Plan
This publication includes information on blood pressure and how it can be lowered by following an eating plan called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH).
[Image: dietary guidelines]Dietary Guidelines for Children
Feeding Young Children (Ages 2-5): A healthful diet is necessary for both physical and mental development. Information on offering a variety of foods and foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol; using less sugar, salt and sodium; and promoting an active lifestyle. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: rice]Nutritional Benefits of Rice
Rice is an extremely healthy food. It's low in fat and sodium, contains potassium and fiber and is rich in antioxidants. (PDF Format Only)
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