November is National Diabetes Month and a time to encourage healthy living practices. Diabetes is a disease that happens when the level of glucose in your blood (blood sugar) is too high. It is important that people with diabetes keep nutrition and safe food handling in mind to help with their health and wellness. Make […]
This winter season, you may face extreme weather conditions and power outages. A power outage can happen at any time, so it’s important to have a plan in place to safely store your food during an emergency. Continue reading to learn the best way to keep your food safe. Be Prepared and Plan Ahead Use a refrigerator […]
In today’s busy world, Americans are eating and drinking about one-third of their calories away from home. In general, foods prepared away from home provide more calories, sodium, and saturated fat than meals consumed at home. This makes it important to know your options, so you can make the best food choices for you and your family […]
It’s winter of 2019 and parts of the country are already experiencing extreme weather conditions and power outages. In fact, a power outage can happen at any time, and it can affect the safety of your food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that the best way to ensure that food stays safe is to […]