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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.

A table set demonstrating healthy portions sizes of fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy.

Portion Size: What It Means

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

Variety of healthy foods laying over a chalk illustration of a human brain.

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!

Aronia berries arranged on a kitchen countertop.

Make Aronia Berries a Part of Your Healthy Diet

Aronia berries, or chokeberries, contain lots of antioxidants, which are important, because they help reduce or prevent cell damage. They are also a great source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, zinc, potassium and more.

Fruit and yogurt in a glass with a spoon.

Probiotics & Prebiotics: Improving Digestive Health

Our digestive health is very important to our overall health. Recent evidence has shown prebiotics and probiotics can work together to improve digestive health.

Tips For Fast Wound Healing

Did you know your nutritional status can greatly impact the way you heal a wound?

Chalkboard with the words “Lactose Intolerance” written on it next to a glass of milk.

Eat Confidently With Lactose Intolerance

February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month, a time to clear up confusion about the condition and return to confidently eating the dairy foods you love!

female dietician using a plate diagram to demonstrate portion sizes to a man

Reasons to Visit a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are in the business of food and have completed multiple layers of education and training that enables them to provide the highest level of nutrition counseling.

Chronic Constipation

The two most common forms of constipation are chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and irritable bowel subtype constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C).

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: What You Need to Know

Do you suffer from constant indigestion or experience symptoms such as heartburn? When this occurs frequently it may be more known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).