MSU Extension Food & Health

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  The sweetness of honey

  Published on December 16, 2020
  Honey is a natural sweetener, with various uses, that is produced by bees who gather nectar from flowers.

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  Food safety and holiday food baskets

  Published on December 11, 2020
  Food banks and pantries must consider safety when distributing holiday food baskets.

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  Breastfeeding: Collecting and storing

  Published on December 9, 2020
  Collecting and storing breast milk can be easy and convenient.

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  Health scams often target older people

  Published on December 9, 2020
  Health scams are common, so one must be prepared not to fall for them. Learn the warning signs!

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  Plant science at the dinner table: Carrots

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Carrots are Bugs Bunnies’ “go-to food”. Like Bugs, carrots are one of America’s favorite vegetables.

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  How to convert grams of sugars into teaspoons

  Published on December 7, 2020
  Learn how to accurately interpret the nutrition facts on a food product by converting grams into more familiar household measurements.

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  Preventing opioid misuse

  Published on December 7, 2020
  Potential risks of opioid use and what you can do.

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  Asking for help when you have chronic pain

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Good communication skills are important for everyone involved in dealing with chronic pain.

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  How to safely sell baked goods

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Follow these food safety tips to run a successful bake sale.

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  Health benefits of nature

  Published on December 3, 2020
  There are many mental health and physical health benefits from spending time outside in nature.