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Power-start the day with a balanced breakfast

A balanced breakfast that includes protein, fiber and healthy fats can improve energy, mood and focus while helping prevent fatigue and blood sugar crashes throughout the day.
Power-start the day with a balanced breakfast
2018 farm bill a lot like the 2014 version, but with some key changes

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research and will promote agriculture exports through robust trade programs.

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Easing Childhood Hunger

Wed, Aug 1, 2018

Cooking for Kids aims to help schools better feed children

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"The Dorito Effect" author Mark Schatzker to deliver 2018 O'Toole Lecture

Fri, Mar 9, 2018

The Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences 2018 Dean Lela O'Toole International Speaker Series will feature Mark Schatzker, an award-winning journalist and author of The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food, on Monday,

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Making healthy choices at holiday gatherings

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Anyone trying to follow a healthy lifestyle knows it is tough enough to stay on track on a regular day or week. It only becomes harder during the gauntlet of holiday gatherings.

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Loading up on lighter fare for the holidays

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sharing rich, delicious traditional and favorite dishes with family and friends is often part of what makes the holidays so special. No worries for anyone watching the waistline, though. There are plenty of tips and tricks

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Serving up cookbooks as holiday gifts

Thu, Dec 7, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wondering what to get the foodie on your holiday list? Or perhaps you are stumped on what to give the hard-to-shop-for friend or family member who has everything. Well, everyone has to eat, right? Cookbooks can make great

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Oklahoma school nutrition professionals earn a chance to work with trained chef

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – School nutrition professionals from 15 Oklahoma schools and school districts will team up with a trained chef this semester to cook up fresher, tastier cafeteria offerings and whip up a sweeter overall dining experience.

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Breakfast helps set the stage for academic success

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mornings during the school year can be a hectic blur for both parents and students trying to get out the door, but that should not be an excuse to skip breakfast.

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Remember to stay hydrated in the summer

Mon, Jul 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is important to stay hydrated year-round, it can be more of a challenge during the steamy summer months. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to beat the heat by balancing fluid intake with what is lost through the

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