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Hunger in America

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Recently my son was asked to write a speech on hunger in America.  Before he started writing it, we discussed it for a few days every time we were heading somewhere.  Kids understand that there are people who do not have enough food.  But it becomes much more clear if hunger has a face!  This has them asking questions--like why and how and what can they do to help?  Kids are great! In Nebraska, 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger. 
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8 Key Steps to Putting the 2015 Dietary Guidelines in Action

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This article was written by Amanda Miller, a Nebraska Extension Volunteer and Registered Dietitian The 2015 Dietary Guidelines are out and with them comes new recommendations.  As you might have guessed, Americans continue to fall short of the recommended intake for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and oils while over-consuming added sugar, saturated and trans fats, and sodium. The goal of this article is to give you a brief overview of the updated guidelines and most importantly, provide simple tips to help
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Facts About Beef

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          The press delivers information on the latest research everyday.  One day a food is considered healthy for you, and the next it is not.  Then it is again!  What do you believe?  We work with beef specialist who keep us on top of the latest research.  I thought I would share some of their latest information with you--because it's great stuff! Ever wanted to know how high of a temperature is too high to cook beef?  Check this article
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