Eating for Health

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Gardening Helps Promote Good Nutrition and a Healthy Relationship With Food

Growing different fruits and vegetables can encourage us to try new foods, cook new recipes, be mindful of where our food comes from, and enjoy healthy and fresh food with family or friends.

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Fuel for School With Breakfast

Research supports a link between eating breakfast and positive cognitive and academic performance. Learn some tips to help remove breakfast barriers from your morning routine!

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Dakota Food Rx Recipes

Recipes for Dakota Food Rx patients

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What is the Low-FODMAP Diet?

If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or small intestinal bacteria overgrowth, the low-FODMAP diet may be worth considering. Learn some answers to common questions about this diet.

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Healthy Habits for Immune Support

Many factors play into keeping us free from sickness. It is no secret that eating a well-balanced diet helps to keep us healthy by supporting our immune system. Keeping our immune system strong is especially important during cold and flu season.

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The Human Gut Microbiome

Our bodies are inhabited with trillions of microorganisms. But just what are these abundant microorganisms in our bodies, and what role do they play in our overall health?

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Let’s Break Down the Nutrition Facts Label

The Nutrition Facts Label is a great tool to learn more about the ingredients and nutritional value included in a food product. Let's take a further look at what you will find on it!

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SDSU Extension launches produce prescription program Dakota Food Rx

June 25, 2024

Dakota Food Rx, supported by the South Dakota Community Foundation, allows qualifying patients to receive “prescriptions” from participating health care providers. Not technical prescriptions, they can be redeemed for boxes of fresh, locally grown produce from farms participating in community-supported agriculture shares.

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Portion Size: What It Means

Bigger is better, right? No, not necessarily, especially when discussing portions of your food.

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Better Brainpower Through Your Diet

Did you know that diet can play a vital role in supporting brain health? Learn about some common brain-boosting foods and beverages that you may already have in your fridge or pantry!