Food and nutrition tips

Some things never change. Some do.I realized this after a recent trip to New Mexico for a reunion with some of my rodeo buddies from New Mexico State University. It’s been several decades since I met up with these folks. And while I…

Last week we rewatched the old movie “Hoosiers,” which was filmed entirely in Indiana. According to one theory regarding the origin of the state's nickname, when a visitor knocked on the door of a pioneer cabin in Indiana, the…

My husband and I have become intrigued with "Farmer Wants a Wife," a new television series aimed at matching four farmers in Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee with potential spouses.In the first episode, the men were…

A couple of recent columns generated these questions:Mark Z. writes: “I just read your article entitled 'Repurpose your extra food to avoid waste.' You conspicuously omit composting as an option. What better way to repurpose…

I had a conversation with a young mom who was surprised to hear some of the new guidelines for feeding infants in the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 (www.dietaryguidelines.gov). The recommendations are updated…

“It’s hard for a bruised apple to find a home.”That’s how registered dietitian Judy Barbe began a recent webinar sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics titled "Fuel for the Future: Solutions to Reduce Food Waste at…

I love corny food jokes — ones that made my kids groan and now cause my grandkids to roll their eyes. So in this season of April Fool’s, bear with me if you’ve heard these before.***A man walks into the emergency room with a carrot…

Thank you, readers, for these and all the other great questions you sent for National Nutrition Month.From Anna B. in Arizona: "I have high blood pressure. How can I lower my blood pressure through diet (I eat a vegan diet) in order…

Sally K from Pennsylvania writes: "My husband and I read your article on nutrition in the Republican Herald. We are curious as to the benefits of Balance of Nature, Red Beet powder and other supplements that are heavily advertised on…

As promised for this celebration of National Nutrition Month, our first installment of questions from readers:Corliss J. from Tucson, Arizona, writes: "I would like to get more natural vitamin C from foods. I have a condition called…