Vitamin B1

Despite claims, Girl Scouts' Mango Creme cookies aren't health food

2013-02-08 14:20:00

It’s Girl Scout cookie time, and in some regions this year’s offerings include Mango Cremes. Though not as famous as the classic Thin Mints, Mango Cremes feature “vanilla and coconut cookies filled with a tangy mango-flavored creme...

'House' recap: Die, Masters, die!

2011-02-08 04:37:25

ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: Pass the peas, please!

2013-06-12 20:30:05

The Old English nursery rhyme that begins, “Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold,” provides a glimpse of a staple meal in the Middle Ages for peasants who couldn't afford meat and relied instead on a mash of peas and vegetables — that...

Kick off summer grilling season with South Dakota pork

2013-06-07 01:05:29

SIOUX FALLS - With Memorial Day behind us, we can look forward to the official kick off to warmer weather, summer picnics and grilling season. �South Dakota pork is an ideal partner for the grill, thanks to its versatile flavor and easy preparation,�...

Spring is the perfect time to taste the rainbow

2013-05-07 13:47:00

Nutritionists from the University of Maryland Medical Center regularly contribute a guest post. The latest post is from Catherine Schroeder, dietetic intern. Spring showers inspire the growth of a colorful array of fruits and vegetables to decorate your...

Avoiding gluten? You can still eat whole grains

2013-04-10 02:30:07

If you have to avoid gluten, it doesn't mean you have to skimp on whole grains. Just focus on those that are gluten-free, including amaranth and quinoa. A growing number of people must avoid gluten, the protein found in wheat and other related grains,...

NDSU Extension Specialist: Sheep susceptible to polio

2013-04-12 01:05:27

Polioencephalomacia (polio) is a disease that can become a problem in some sheep flocks, North Dakota State University Extension Service sheep specialist Reid Redden warns. It is characterized by the death of brain cells and is different from human...

ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: Edamame: Fresh, whole, healthy

2013-04-10 16:30:06

Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were cultivated by the Chinese as early as 1100 BC. It didn't take long for the world to catch on to this versatile crop -- since then used for such products as animal feed, in automobile production, including...

ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: Fiber-rich, nutrition-packed lentils

2013-03-28 08:30:06

Lentils have a long-time reputation as "the poor man's meat," and a history of more than 8,500 years of cultivation along with biblical and historical references. They were even prescribed by Hippocrates (ca. 460-370 BC) for the treatment of liver...

Dried fruits pale to fresh

2013-03-27 18:00:00

Q: Are dried fruits a healthy choice compared to fresh fruits? A: Fresh fruits are the beloved gems of each season, but they seem to disappear as quickly as they arrive. Fortunately, dried fruits delight all year long, and while they're no substitute...

Dried fruits preserve seasons' best

2013-01-16 02:30:05

Q. Are dried fruits a healthy choice compared with fresh fruits? A. Fresh fruits are the beloved gems of each season, but they seem to disappear as quickly as they arrive. Fortunately, dried fruits delight all year long, and while they're no substitute...

Go nuts for health!

2012-12-26 02:30:13

Not so long ago, nutrition experts cautioned people to avoid nuts, as they were considered a "fatty" food. During the "fat-free" era of the 1980s, people across the country shunned fat--no matter its source. Now, health researchers have come full circle,...

Vitamin A helps eye and skin health. Vitamin C helps keep bones, teeth, blood vessels and collagen healthy. It's also a natural antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage during an intense workout.

2012-01-12 12:48:09

One of the oldest condiments known to man, sesame seeds can add a nutty, nutritious crunch to any dish. High in important minerals like copper, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, as well as fiber, vitamin B1 and protein, sesame seeds should be a staple on your pantry shelf.

2011-01-06 16:47:04