more... > Family & Consumer Sciences > News Articles > Are Probiotics the Answer to Your Troubled Stomach? People who suffer with stomach woes are looking for relief. Research is just beginning to uncover some of the health benefits of probiotics. Cooking Under Pressure? Pressure cooking can mean healthier cooking because you can use little or no fat in the dishes. Many of the vitamins and minerals are not cooked away and you save time, energy, money and produce less heat in the kitchen. The Importance of Whole Grains Find out why whole grains are important in your diet according to MyPyramid, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's education program. Avoid high-cost predatory home loan traps (Distibuted 09/02/09) With the current economic situation, home buyers have to be especially careful when shopping for reputable lenders.  more articles... Beating the Breakfast Rush Hour Research shows that children who don’t eat breakfast feel restless, irritable and tired. With kids heading back to school, it is more important than ever that they eat a balanced breakfast to help them focus and behave well. Design a back-to-school breakfast that is balanced and tasty so kids won’t realize they are eating something that is good for them. Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers after a Power Outage Some of the remains of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike are the persistent smells that seem to linger in your kitchen, your utility room, your storage area, or your garage. Those smells may be coming from your refrigerator and/or freezer. Menopause and Bone Health Beyond the common hot flashes, sleep disturbances and weighty issues associated with menopause, there are things going on behind the scenes that add another cause for anxiety. Are you getting enough calcium and weight-bearing exercise to prevent osteoporosis? New Strains of Bacteria Cook Up Problems All of us have recipes that have been passed down through our families. Some of the directions for those recipes may be inconsistent with what we now know about food safety. Give yours a food safety update. Follow Food Safety Guidelines for A Worry-free Thanksgiving [Image: Photograph of Thanksgiving table] The LSU AgCenter offers some advice to make sure your Thanksgiving feast is delicious and safe. Follow these food safety guidelines for a worry-free and tasty Thanksgiving meal.