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Which Foods Should I Select to Promote Health

WEBWhole food is grown in nature and not changed or manipulated from its original form before reaching your mouth. Whole foods include edible parts of plants (i.e., seeds, fruits, nuts, …

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Stigmatizing Food: Good and Bad vs. Healthy and Unhealthy

WEBFor example, it is common to hear that Mexican food is unhealthy or “bad”. However, this is often referring to commercialized Mexican food menu items that are full of empty (high) …

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Health Home & Garden Information Center

WEBThe Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Health. Jul 19, 2023 | Food, Health. Your gut microbiome could cause disease or make a disease get worse. The gut microbiome is a …

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The Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Health

WEBThe gut microbiome is a combination of bacteria, viruses, protists, and other microorganisms that live in your gut. Bacteria is a species of single-celled organisms. …

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Let Me Google That: Finding Valid Health and Wellness …

WEBAuthor(s) Logan McFall, Health Extension Agent, Oconee County, Clemson Extension. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no …

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Foodborne Illness: Prevention Strategies

WEBPreventing Foodborne Illness. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often. Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, knives, sponges, and countertops. …

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Navigating Healthy Choices Using Nutrition Labels

WEBFor a person with diabetes, the recommendation for protein is the same as the general population– protein should consist of 10-35% of your daily caloric intake or 1-1.5 grams …

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Palm Diseases & Nutritional Problems

WEBNutritional Problems. Palms frequently suffer from improper mineral nutrition in the landscape. The most common nutritional deficiencies of palms are nitrogen (N), …

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HEALTHY LIVING: The Scoop on Reusable Water Bottles

WEBHEALTHY LIVING: The Scoop on Reusable Water Bottles. Water is vital to life. In fact, the human body is made up of approximately 60% water. As a general rule of thumb, …

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Yoga for Every Body Home & Garden Information Center

WEBAttending weekly yoga classes can help you take charge of your health and happiness. A little goes a long way – 30 minutes of gentle yet effective movement can work wonders …

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Food Safety for Pregnant Women & Their Babies

WEBThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the following guidelines for pregnant women and small children. Do not eat large fish known to possibly contain high …

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Smartphone Apps for Diabetes Self-Management Support

WEBThe MySugr app helps track blood glucose levels, food intake and medications to create insightful reports for your healthcare team. The app can easily be upgraded to the pro …

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A Clean, Safe, Healthy Kitchen & Home: The Importance of …

WEBAuthor(s) Marlyne Walker, Extension Ag.Curriculum Coordinator, Clemson University. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no …

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Foodborne Illness Related to Seafood

WEBA mild and brief illness usually develops 24 to 48 hours after contaminated food or water is consumed and lasts for 24 to 60 hours. Norwalk virus infection symptoms include …

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Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

WEBWash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce. Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fresh fruits and vegetables …

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Infusing Water with Fruits, Herbs and Spices Home & Garden

WEBFruits: lemon, orange, pear, berries, pomegranate, pineapple, mango, and cucumber (actually a vegetable but adds a great flavor to water) Herbs: mint, rosemary, …

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Gardenia Diseases & Other Problems

WEBIron Chlorosis: Gardenias are acid-loving plants that grow best in soil with a pH of 5.0 to 6.0. Iron is an essential nutrient that plants use to produce the green pigment chlorophyll. …

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Why Does Soil Health Matter

WEBSoil Health refers to multiple soil characteristics that work in unison to create favorable growth conditions for plants. One of those characteristics involves the living organisms …

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Soil Building for Watershed Health

WEBThe Importance of Healthy Soils. Healthy soil infographic USDA 2015. Healthy soils contain organic matter, have good structural “aggregates,” are covered to prevent erosion, and …

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Boxwood Diseases & Insect Pests

WEBAs with all pesticides, read and follow all label instructions and precautions. Boxwood Psyllid (Psylla buxi): The adult is a small, greenish insect, about ⅛-inch long. It has clear …

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