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Drusilla Banks
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...fat diets only work while you are on them? Most people gain the weight back as soon as they return to regular eating. Avoid fad diets, especially those that suggest you eat only one food type; omit certain food groups; or take special supplements not recommended by a doctor. Many fad diets help people lose weight through water loss, not fat. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Your best bet to lose weight is to change what you eat and become more active by exercising daily. Eat at least 5-A-Day of fruits and vegetables and follow the Food Guide Pyramid to plan meals and snacks. From: Healthy Moves 2001 by Robin Orr and V. Rowe, Extension Specialist/EFNEP/FNP

...the term fresh on a turkey (or other poultry) label refers to any raw turkey product that has never been below 26°F? Raw turkey held at 0°F or below must be labeled frozen or previously frozen. No specific labeling is required on raw turkey/poultry stored at temperatures between 0-25°F.

...turkey/chicken can be safely marinated in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking, according to the Food Safety and Inspection of the USDA? Any uncooked leftover marinade should be discarded. Marinade can be brushed on cooked poultry safely only if it is boiled before using. For more information about cooking turkey visit our web site Turkey for the Holidays at www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/turkey, bon apppetit.

...there is a new soy based eggnog-product on the market? If you suffer from lactose intolerance or simply avoid the fat laden concoction, you may want to try Silk Nog; a lighter version of eggnog made with soymilk. It has less than half the calories of traditional eggnog and no saturated fat or lactose. Look for it in the dairy case at your supermarket

 

Winter 2000
Christmas Tree Selection Time Again | Gifts for Gardeners | Holiday Season Pet Hazards | Prepare Your Garden For Winter | All America Vegetable Selections 2001 | Lawn Care Calendar | Bug Bites: Unwanted Visitors That Are Lurking In Your Firewood | Cybergarden Sites | Hort Tips | Hort Shorts | Garlic's Benefits Attract Researchers | Cranberries | Let the Buyer Beware | Roasting Chestnuts | Health and Household Tips | Did You Know?

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