Category Archives: Nutrition

Pesto Cheesecake Appetizer

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"By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Dare Foods Incorporated and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time."
  To honor Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Dare Foods challenged Recipe Reduxers to create tempting; gluten free recipes that could be used for entertaining and that incorporate Breton Gluten Free Crackers - either the Original with Flax or the Herb and Garlic variety. There are many wonderful recipes that I
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Health Benefits

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A couple weeks ago I attended a conference that brought together Extension professionals with UNL research faculty. One of the breakout sessions that I attended, Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Brain and Health, was quite informative. Dr. Concetta DiRusso, professor in the Department of Biochemistry, introduced us to the different fatty acid classes, and their role in human health. As well as, other research being done in the FATTT LAB (Fatty Acid Transport, more

Food Experiment: Growing Mold in the Classroom

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Integrating science into our lessons about healthy eating is a key part of what we do at UNL Extension. We try to instill a love and respect for science, but also help kids understand why science really matters. Over the last few weeks I have been working with students at Franklin Elementary School in a 4-H Nutrition Club after school. We started off with a Moldy Bread Experiment from our nutrition more
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