Nutrition & Health

During December and the cooler months of the year, turnips are at their best.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday. Join us on Tuesday, December 1 for #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals to celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Make sure to follow safe food handling and food storage guidelines this Thanksgiving. This will not only help to keep you and your family healthy, it will help reduce the burden on local hospitals and healthcare providers.

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, this year more than ever I am aware that while for many people the holidays are joyful, for many others they may be difficult.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

El Da de Accin de Gracias puede ser un tiempo de celebracin, gratitud y compartir.

The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) provides CalFresh shoppers a dollar-for-dollar match when purchasing California-grown fruits and vegetables at participating Certified Farmers Markets and small food stores. Over 4.

A new study by UC Davis researchers finds a low risk of contamination of foodborne pathogens on produce and meat at Northern California certified farmers markets, but still finds cause for some concern.

Thanksgiving is upon us. This recipe has layers of flavor and texture and has become a family favorite at least among the family members who aren't die-hard canned jellied cranberry sauce fans. The recipe below is as-printed and was clipped from the Florida Today newspaper many years ago.

Nearly half of young children in the United States participate in licensed child care settings, where they can consume up to two-thirds of their daily dietary intake. Thus, these are important settings in which young children are provided beverages that support their health.