Making your own baby food can provide a less expensive, environmentally-friendly alternative to store-bought baby food that is just as (if not more) nutritious. Preparing homemade food for your baby also teaches them to enjoy the kinds of foods that you serve to the rest of your family. And while leaving behind the convenience of […]
Winter Weather and Illness Prevention
Ever noticed how the onset of winter weather tends to increase the frequency of illness? While weather does play a role, it is not the direct cause. Rather, place blame on the true culprits causing your illness, for example rhinovirus (common cold) and influenza virus (flu). The connection between winter and illness The connection lies […]
‘Tis the Season for Food Safety!
For many of us, the holidays revolve around gathering with family and friends to enjoy food, and there’s no shortage of ways to spread holiday cheer with tasty treats. As you start to gather up the ingredients you need to make your family’s holiday favorites, don’t forget the most important ingredient: food safety! Without it, […]