Food & Health

Through community-based approaches, Michigan State University Extension delivers high-quality and affordable education to serve the needs of children, youth, families and communities in urban, rural and suburban areas. MSU Extension programming promotes healthy lifestyles and educates Michigan residents, allowing each individual to acquire the skills to take control and manage his or her personal health, consume an affordable and nutritious diet, improve self, family and community relationships, reduce the spread of disease and to be a leader in the food industry.

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• Kick-off your summer with safe food handling practices

  May 22, 2013 | Laurie Messing | As we head into the summer, now is a great time to evaluate your summer food safety practices.

• HOT TOPICThe new health care marketplaces – the new way to buy health insurance

  May 22, 2013 | Julie Moberg | The Affordable Care Act encourages insurance coverage for all Americans. Health Care Marketplaces are being developed by the states and the federal government. Individuals will be able to compare plans and prices as they shop for health insurance.

• How do you keep a sack lunch safe to eat during the summer?

  May 22, 2013 | Sarah Sleziak Johnson | Food safety and summer sack lunches.

• Healthy snacks for your sweet tooth

  May 21, 2013 | Eileen Haraminac | Many adults trying to maintain or lose weight may find themselves craving sweet foods. When you’re trying to save calories, sweet foods are often the first to go. Fortunately, you don’t have to eliminate all sweets.

• HOT TOPICBarbecue safety

  May 20, 2013 | Karen Fifield | Grill to proper internal temperatures to keep foods safe.

• HOT TOPICMeal planning tips for your Memorial Day weekend barbecue

  May 20, 2013 | Diana Fair | Memorial Day is right around the corner and by many it is considered the first official holiday of the summer season.

• Safe microwave defrosting

  May 20, 2013 | Diane Rellinger | Microwave defrosting helps to jump start meal preparation, but special care is needed to be sure you are thawing your food safely.

• Pack a sack to save money and eat healthy

  May 19, 2013 | Beth Waitrovich | Brown-bag lunches are a healthy alternative to purchasing lunch on a daily basis. Keep your bag lunch safe to eat.

• Keeping summer fitness and nutrition goals

  May 19, 2013 | Lynn Krahn | MSU Extension says good nutrition and fitness SMART goals can help you gain energy and feel good for summer.

• Weight loss: A personal journey – Part 2: Learning to cope with the mood-food-mood connection.

  May 19, 2013 | Holly Tiret | Recognize moods as moods and foods as food.

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