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Stinking facts about garlic
Published on April 11, 2024
Known as the stinking rose — and related to onions, shallots, chives, and leeks — garlic has a distinctive flavor and needs a lit bit of care when handling it. -
List of household filters approved for certain PFAS removal
Published on April 8, 2024
Independent product testing provides a household solution for PFAS removal. -
Myths and facts about raw milk
Published on April 4, 2024
Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness. -
First-time USDA school meal waiver is an action towards equity
Published on April 1, 2024
School meals allow for flexibility in observance of Ramadan. -
New changes to Michigan WIC program coming in 2024
Published on March 28, 2024
Learn more about how Michigan WIC Project FRESH, now called WIC Produce Connection, is set to shift away from paper coupons, and provide benefits electronically through WIC EBT cards. -
Food safety for plant-based proteins
Published on March 21, 2024
Can a plant taste like chicken? With the current trend in plant-based protein for meat substitutions, it has become a reality — but it still requires safe food handling. -
The many benefits of mindful body scan meditations
Published on March 21, 2024
Mindful body scan meditations can help relieve pain, depression and anxiety, as well as improve the quality of your sleep. Learn how to practice your own body scan and access other mindfulness resources from MSU Extension. -
Measles in Michigan
Published on March 20, 2024
Understanding measles and how to prevent infection. -
MSU Extension and WIC program collaborate to feed families
Published on March 15, 2024
Garden maintained by MSU Extension Master Gardeners provides food and educational opportunities for clients of the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC. -
Breastfeeding and returning to work: Part 2
Published on March 8, 2024
The 2022 PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act provides more working parents with breastfeeding workplace protection, such as reasonable breaktimes and private spaces.