Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living Blog
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Food Challenge: Re-Use and Store
March 15, 2018
This challenge encourages the cleaning out of your fridge and pantry by making a list of what you have, reorganizing it, reusing any leftovers and freezing food for later use.
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American Heart Month: Hearty Hot Sauce
February 28, 2018
February was American Heart Month, teaching people how to make healthier choices for a healthy heart. Making changes, even small ones, to your diet and exercise routine can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, of which 2,300 Americans die from every day.
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Use More Herbs, Less Salt in Your Recipes
August 30, 2017
Using salt in recipes can be second nature to some. A little salt, a little pepper, and you’re favorite protein is seasoned and ready. But for those of you who are looking to step away from using high-sodium salt, you might want to look into some healthy herb alternatives.
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10 Back to School Tips for Keeping Your Kids Healthy
August 22, 2017
"Back to School" means more than new pencils and backpacks, it's an opportunity to make sure your school-aged children are ready for a healthy and active school year.
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National Farmers Market Week 2017
August 11, 2017
National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) provides an opportunity to showcase the important role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. The first full week in August has marked NFMW for the past eighteen years, raising awareness about local markets and the impact they have on our communities.
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Farm-to-Work: Summer Veggie Recipes
July 25, 2017
Summer is the season for grilling, fireworks, and popsicles, but it’s also a great season for vegetables. Here are some delicious veggie recipes that are perfect for any sunny day.
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Informing a Nation: the link between obesity and cancer (English/Spanish)
July 19, 2017
Despite a growing number of studies, nearly half of Americans are unaware that obesity can increase their risk of cancer. In a country where two thirds of adults and one third of children are overweight or obese, it is time to face the facts.
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Keeping Track of the National Obesity Crisis
July 10, 2017
The increase in childhood and adult obesity demands an increase in research and surveillance systems to fully understand obesity and the effects of prevention efforts.
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Guest Blog: Eating Healthy on a Budget: It’s a SNAP!
March 21, 2017
This week, we’re being challenged to eat healthy on a budget. Not just any budget, but the one some people follow who financially qualify to receive an allocation from the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for grocery purchases.
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Healthy Eating on a Budget: A National Nutrition Month Challenge
March 8, 2017
March is National Nutrition Month so we are challenging you for the week of March 20-24 to eat healthy on a budget! This means we want you to try to eat healthy on only $34.64!
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