NDSU Extension - Nutrition

Do you have any trips planned this summer? Stay healthy!

Are you planning a summer trip? Whether you are flying, driving or taking a train, here are five tips to keep you healthy while exploring new places this summer.

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Happy National Dairy Month!

If you cannot consume dairy, many plant-based alternatives are available, including soy, almond, coconut and oat milk. Read the labels to compare nutrition information.

Learn more about milk and nutrition >>> https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Nourish-Newsletter----June-2026-edition.html?soid=1136598077807&aid=4T_nkXPiRrg #:~:text=QUESTION

A great reminder from our friends at Nebraska Extension!

Learn more https://go.unl.edu/foodsafety-storms

Gardens can grow produce and connections with other gardeners!

Staying healthy involves taking care of yourself on several levels. Besides a healthful diet and physical activity, another component may be just as important: social connections.

Being socially isolated can increase your rate of premature death, according to researchers. Too few social connections can affect your immune system, which fights disease; your metabolic system, which converts food to energy; and your endocrine system, which produces and releases hormones that regulate many body processes.

Read the latest Prairie Fare article >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-gardens-grow-more-than-vegetables

There is still time to register! ndsu.ag/fp101

Registration is open for the Spring/Summer session of Food Preservation 101! Course modules feature food preservation, foraging and the history of herbs.

All modules are free, prerecorded and self-paced!

Learn more and register >>> ndsu.ag/fp101

Create your own pizza... including the crust and the sauce! Did you know you can choose healthful options for your pizza that include all the food groups?

Make pizza >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/pinchin-pennie-kitchen-7-steps-making-your-own-pizza

Have you seen the forecast? It's going to be a hot one the rest of this week!

Cool off with a refreshing Rhubarb Slush.

Make this recipe >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/rhubarb-slush?fbclid=IwY2xjawSD3k9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2OXlVbDVFZ01Xd0E0V1kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeEF0EFYRqTwVQ3jVVLU427fHrNh9aVFA7Kh4ZsPxyrVQ-jTLOCT3ipZ7PS28_aem_pnZGISOE0geduLsJoqrSug

One week away!

Have you "bean" wondering how to use dry beans in recipes?
Join the June 2 webinar from 9am-11am CST! Register at ndsu.ag/BeanThere26

A good reminder from The Family Table!

Every child is at risk of choking: Older infants and children less than 5 years old easily can choke on food, toys and household objects. A single choking incident may result in death, permanent brain damage due to lack of oxygen and other complications associated with airway blockage. This publication provides tips on choking prevention.

Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/safe-food-babies-and-children-choking-dangers

Your guide to grilling! Warm weather is finally here so why not enjoy cooking outdoors?

Avoid flareups when grilling by using lean meats and trimming excess fat off the meat. Be sure to keep a spray bottle of water nearby just in case a flareup occurs.

Learn how to:
- Clean the grill
- Marinate meat
- Cook meat on the grill
- Check grill temperature
- And more!

Read on about quick grilling facts >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/quick-facts-becoming-grill-master