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(04/08/20) Northeast Louisiana Master Gardeners had to cancel their Spring Fest 2020 garden sale due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
(Audio 12/5/05) If you haven't put in your cool-season bedding plants, now is the time. Just be sure not to put them out right before a hard freeze.
(Audio 12/5/05) With our mild winters, there usually is something we can do in our gardens all year. When planting, pruning and routine chores slow down in the winter, there are other chores gardeners can do.
(Audio for 12/5/05) Poinsettias come in many different shapes and sizes. Proper care will assure a beautiful plant into the New Year.
(Distributed December 2005) How can you help your child learn where foods come from? Next time you are at the grocery store or farmer’s market, help your child identify foods that are examples of roots, stems, leaves, fruits, flowers and seeds.
(Distributed December 2005) Most small, hand-carried lawn and garden tools such as string trimmers and chainsaws use 2-stroke engines, while larger machines such as lawn and garden tractors use 4-stroke engines. Lawn mowers are available with either type of engine.
(Distributed November 2005) Obese and inactive men in their 40s and 50s often have a condition called metabolic syndrome, which is a set of six symptoms that occur together. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy lists the symptoms.
(Distributed September 2005) Each year, millions of illnesses can be traced to foodborne bacteria. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says that figure can drop if people follow recommendations during September Food Safety Education Month.
(Distributed September 2005) If you pack a school lunch for your child, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames wants you to follow certain food safety tips from the Fight BAC! safety campaign. She says these recommendations will reduce the incidence of foodborne illness.
(Distributed September 2005) Half the male population and a third of the female population are likely to develop heart disease in their lifetimes. Whether you have heart disease or want to prevent it, you can reduce your risk for having a heart attack by lowering your blood cholesterol level, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed September 2005) Proper refrigeration can reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. It can reduce by two-thirds the risk of Listeriosis, an illness from improperly chilled foods, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed September 2005) In a salute to September as National Rice Month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says rice is delicious, nutritious, economical and versatile. It’s also an excellent source of energy-rich carbohydrates.
(Distributed September 2005) Healthy snacks are an important part of a child’s diet. Because their stomachs are small, youngsters may not eat enough food at meals to get all the nutrients they need in a day. Eating smaller portions more often will help to ensure adequate nutrient intake, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed 08/15/05) Keeping Louisiana’s waterways clean takes everyone working together, and meetings such as the LSU AgCenter’s Northwest Louisiana Watershed Summit help keep the channels of communication open.
(Distributed August 2005) Cooking on a hot summer day may seem unbearable. Even with air conditioning, you may not want to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames offers "cool" strategies.
(Distributed August 2005) "Most people do not consume enough fruits and vegetables," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Consuming fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as stroke, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancers of the pharynx, larynx, lung, esophagus, stomach and colon-rectum.
(Distributed August 2005) Most people are familiar with the "sell-by" date on foods. Other date labels may not be so obvious, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed August 2005) Active children are better able to meet the demands of daily life, gain greater self-esteem, confidence and discipline, school achievement, social connectedness and positive family relationships than their sedentary peers, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed August 2005) Unrealistic goals for a fit and healthy body can lead teens into dangerous habits. This is especially true for girls, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed July 2005) The "digital divide" has LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino concerned. Her messages may not be reaching some of her intended audiences: low-income, minority and disabled children.
(Distributed 07/01/01) If a hurricane or other natural disaster causes a power failure, frozen or refrigerated foods may not be safe to eat after just two hours once they've warmed above 40 degrees F, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. "Once foods reach 40 degrees, they need to be cooked and eaten within two hours," Reames says, "or thrown out."
(Distributed May 2005) Why should you use food and cooking thermometers? One of the most important factors in slowing down bacteria in food is controlling the temperature, according to LSU AgCenter food and nutrition professor Dr. Annrose Guarino.
(Distributed May 2005) "Nearly all Americans consume much more salt than they need," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Using more salt (sodium chloride) increases the risk of high blood pressure, and using less salt reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
(Distributed May 2005) "Eating healthfully is one of the most important things women can do to achieve and maintain good health," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, in observance of National Women’s Health Week, May 8-14.
(Distributed May 2005) High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard and contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney disease - the first, third and ninth leading causes of death in the United States, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed May 2005) Americans need to be more active, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Surveys have shown that about 25 percent of American adults report doing no significant amounts of physical activity.
(Distribtued April 2005) An important risk factor to consider in child health is food security, that is, securing an adequate diet, according to LSU AgCenter food and nutrition professor Dr. Annrose Guarino.
(Distributed April 2005)Okra is a favorite vegetable of the South, but even more valuable to Louisiana for its gumbos, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. The mucilage (affectionately called slime) on this nutritious vegetable acts as a thickening agent.
(Distributed April 2005) "Choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious and delicious treat," advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. She says strawberries have important nutrients, which may help maintain a healthy heart.
(Distributed April 2005)In observance of April as National Cancer Control Month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says it’s never too late to begin healthy eating and exercise habits.
(For Release On Or After 03/18/05) Louisianans have appreciated the enjoyable qualities of spicy foods for generations, and peppers from your backyard garden can help contribute to that.
(Distributed March 2005) The 2005 edition of the Guidelines offers a number of updates on familiar dietary subjects. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy examines some critical points.
(Distributed February 2005) It is only February, and LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames asks, "Have your plans to lose weight already been thwarted by too much king cake and ‘bad’ weather that keeps you from exercising?"
(Distributed February 2005) Costs associated with obesity treatment will be easier to bear for those who itemize their deductions, according to LSU AgCenter food and nutrition professor Dr. Annrose Guarino.
(Distributed February 2005) LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames encourages women to wear something red on February 4 to show support of all women who have been touched by heart disease or stroke. Heart disease is women’s number 1 killer.
(Distributed January 2005) It’s important to follow a healthy eating plan, because improper dieting can rob your body of the nutrients and energy it needs, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed January 2005) Too many New Year’s resolutions start out with a bang, but fizzle quickly. To give your New Year’s resolution for being a healthy weight more sizzle, develop a long-term plan that starts with small daily changes, advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
(Distributed January 2005) Consumers often ask about the safety of using plastic wrap or plastic containers in microwave ovens. According to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, only plastic containers or packaging labeled "microwave safe" should be used in microwave ovens.
