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Adopting more meatless meals

Published on March 8, 2016
Health benefits, tips and other facts for introducing your family to meatless or vegetarian type meals.
What to do with your leftover rice?

Published on March 7, 2016
Have leftover rice from takeout or home cooking? No worries. Here are some great tips on how you can use it.
Tip to eat healthy on a budget

Published on February 29, 2016
The rising cost of food continues to be a concern for many families who are living on a budget. Learn ways to stretch your food dollars while still eating healthy.
Ten timely tips for good tasting milk

Published on February 19, 2016
Keeping pasteurized milk cold also helps to keep it safe and tasting good.
Enjoy cooking? Save money too

Published on January 18, 2016
Cook your own meals to save money, eat healthy and have fun too!
Celebrate the International Year of Pulses with Michigan dry beans

Published on January 18, 2016
In Michigan, the International Year of Pulses means the International Year of Dry Beans.
How to cook a variety of nutritious beans

Published on January 12, 2016
Dry beans are an excellent source of nutritional value and are considered to be a low-cost food item.
Ever wonder about requirements for school food programs? Part 2

Published on December 28, 2015
Two major changes have updated school food program requirements, in nutrition and community access.
Explaining Food Assistance Programs

Published on December 28, 2015
How food assistance has evolved and what programs you may be eligible for.
Ever wonder about requirements for school food programs? Part 1

Published on December 28, 2015
Two major changes have updated school food program requirements, in nutrition and community access.