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Blueberry Blitz in Louisiana
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Blueberry producers in Louisiana and many southeastern states are increasing production at a rapid rate. This has been driven by increasing consumer demand for blueberries because of their many healthful properties.

Superfoods for Men
superfoods for men

Superfoods provide a host of benefits to help us live longer, healthier lives. They are high in phytonutrients, chemicals that occur naturally in food. They protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension and may also boost your immune function and perhaps lower your risk for infection. Here are 10 superfoods that offer a good start to a balanced diet for men. (PDF Format Only)

Health Benefits of Blueberries
Interactive educational module shows the benefits of blueberries on the human body.

Blueberries
blueberries

Blueberries are among the wild shrubs that produce edible berries – with others being cranberries, bilberries and cowberries. These berries are known for having important health benefits. Learn the uses and health benefits of blueberries in this publication. (PDF Format Only)

Nutritional Benefits of Poultry
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Poultry is inexpensive, versatile and nutritious! Information on poultry nutrients, classifications, cooking, storing and handling included. (PDF Format Only)
Nutritional Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
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Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamins and minerals and provide many health benefits. It is recommended that we eat 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables every day! (PDF Format Only)
Nutritional Benefits of Dairy
dairy
Dairy foods taste good and are good for you! Milk, cheese and yogurt are naturally calcium-rich foods with unique health benefits. Calcium increases bone growth, slows age-related bone loss and reduces the risk of fractures. (PDF Format Only)
Your snack may need an oil change
Reading the ingredients label on packaging may reveal some bad fats in your snacks.
Does Your Snack Need an Oil Change?
Reading the ingredients label on packaging may reveal some bad fats in your snacks.
Folic Acid Fact Sheet
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Everyone needs folic acid, but it’s especially important for women of childbearing age. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord called neural tube defects.
Yogurt a Super Food
Yogurt is indeed a super food. People often eat yogurt to help them get enough calcium to meet their daily needs. But many health benefits beyond its nutritional value have been associated with consuming yogurt.
Raw Or Cooked, Pears Are Tasty And Nutritious
We’ve heard it many times that a healthy diet should include plenty fruits and vegetables. Also, variety is very important to get all the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy.
Youth Need Milk For Strong Adult Bones
Adequate intake of milk is essential to assure strong bone calcification process in early life. Few other foods have an adequate level of calcium, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.
Carotenoids Protect Against Heart Disease in Women
Eating foods rich in antioxidants is one part of a diet and exercise program that protects against chronic diseases, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. A recently published study bears out this claim.
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