Food

[Image: Family cooking on grill by RV]Keep Food Safe During Holiday Cookouts One part of a safe and happy 4th of July celebration is ensuring your food is safe to eat. [Image: Drain at low point of floor]Food Processing Facilities Design Recommendations This article discusses design features that should be incorporated into a food processing facility to facilitate its operation and the production of safe, wholesome food. Strawberries Nutritious and Healthy LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious, healthy treat. more...

Nutrition

Avoid Mall Belly When Holiday Shopping The holidays mark the season of shopping and eating as shoppers rush to the mall to buy gifts. Malls are popular not just for the merchandise they carry but for the many restaurants and snack shops they offer. [Image: Strawberries]Strawberries Good For The Body And Good For The Heart With strawberry season in full swing, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious, healthy treat. [Image: Comparison]Make That 8 Fries, Please Eating only 100 more calories a day than you burn can lead to a weight gain of 10 pounds a year. With today’s larger portions, it’s easy to consume 100 extra calories, and more, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. more...

Health

Diabetes Triggers Strokes, Heart Attacks Young and mature adults, ages 18-44, who get type 2 diabetes are 14 times more likely to have a heart attack and up to 30 times more likely to have a stroke. Nutritionist Observes National High Blood Pressure Education Month May is designated each year as a time to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and the chief risk factor for stroke and heart failure. It also can lead to kidney damage, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. [Image: Hypertension]Hypertension Fact Sheet Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called the silent killer because often there are no symptoms. Find out who's at risk and dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. more...

Education Resources

[Image: Activity Sheet]The Fats of Life Activity Sheet Activity sheet on suggested lower fat alternatives for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. [Image: Fats of Life]The Fats of Life The foods you eat can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat increases your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Use these suggestions to make healthy food choices to lower fat in your meals and snacks. [Image: Diabetes Exchange List]Diabetes Pyramid Diabetes Exchange List [Image: Hypertension]Hypertension Fact Sheet Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called the silent killer because often there are no symptoms. Find out who's at risk and dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. more...