In observance of January as Pear Month, the LSU AgCenter recommends eating pears. That's because they are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C when eaten raw with the skin on.

A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division.

It is known as the “Silent Killer.” Hypertension produces no symptoms and, if left untreated, can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and kidney failure. There are ways to reduce your risk of heart disease by making these simple lifestyle changes.

Article gives qualifying requirements, and information on filing for EITC.

Food that hasn’t been prepared following recommended food safety guidelines usually appears safe because it looks smells and tastes fine, but eating it may lead to food-borne illness.

When the cost of using energy in your home gets uncomfortable, you can do a lot to control how much energy you use in a southern climate. The LSU AgCenter recommends the following energy-saving ideas.

Packed inside a pomegranate are hundreds of ruby-red arils – sweet, tart gem-like sacs, bursting with delightful flavor. You can enjoy them as is or you can toss them in savory or sweet dishes.

In these challenging economic times, the costs of groceries can be overwhelming. The LSU AgCenter offers some brief suggestions on ways to save money. This article suggests ways to save money while shopping and still eating healthfully.

One resolution individuals might want to make this year is to develop an estate plan or update en existing one. It's important to keep up with regulations and governing estate changes.

Challenge yourself to spend smarter this holiday season. You will enjoy the spirit of the season without draining your finances or having to pay for it for months or even years later.

List of Terrebonne Parish's top requested Family and Consumer Science publications: Freezing Vegetables, Freezing Fruits, Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Juice, Canning Greens, and Canning Green Beans.

How to improve your home to improve your health. Making your home a healthier place to live and breathe for you and your family.

The LSU AgCenter offers some advice to make sure your Thanksgiving feast is delicious and safe. Follow these food safety guidelines for a worry-free and tasty Thanksgiving meal.

Many people feel fortunate that they managed to hold on to their jobs this year, but few were fortunate enough to see a pay increase. Many families are trying to figure out how to live on less and manage through hard times. Here are suggestions on how to trim your budgets and make it through these times.

Some of the remains of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike are the persistent smells that seem to linger in your kitchen, your utility room, your storage area, or your garage. Those smells may be coming from your refrigerator and/or freezer.

(Distibuted 09/02/09) With the current economic situation, home buyers have to be especially careful when shopping for reputable lenders.

Research shows that children who don’t eat breakfast feel restless, irritable and tired. With kids heading back to school, it is more important than ever that they eat a balanced breakfast to help them focus and behave well. Design a back-to-school breakfast that is balanced and tasty so kids won’t realize they are eating something that is good for them.

The definition of a whole grain is one that has all parts of the grain, including the bran, the germ and the endosperm. To be sold as a whole grain, the first ingredient on the label must be whole wheat or the package must state that it is an excellent source of whole grains.

Drinking enough fluids is important during our hot summer weather – especially for senior citizens.

Saving money is crucial to your current and future security. Here are some "painlessly" easy ways to make saving a natural part of your life.

This test of 20 questions can help you determine whether you and your family will be prepared if a hurricane comes your way.

Are you one of the 30% of adults who is not aware of your high blood pressure? May is National Blood Pressure Awareness Month and is a good time to find out if you are.

A clean home is a happy and healthy home. This year while doing your spring cleaning, watch out for bedbugs.We may think of bedbugs as happening somewhere else, but that notion can’t be further from the truth. Bedbugs can appear right under your nose or, more correctly, right in you own bed!

Even though most people agree that healthy eating is important, doing so may seem almost impossible when money is tight and time is short.