Grilling is easy and can be a healthy cooking method, especially if you use lean cuts of meat, skinless chicken, or fish.
Hot off the Grill: Healthy Grillin’ ideas!
Safe Celebrations for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the start of the most wonderful time of the year - but this year it looks a bit different.
Happy Healthy Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so families should consider ways they can stay healthy during the holidays. Here are some tips to consider when preparing Thanksgiving dinner...
Tips for a Safe and Healthy July Fourth Celebration
Whether it is in your own backyard or at local parks and recreation centers, here are some important tips for healthy eating and food safety to keep in mind during your Fourth of July celebration.
Resources for Personal Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
While many are still working, others are laid off or furloughed. Even if you are still working, you may experience fluctuations in your income or even unexpected bills.
Got Groundwater?
Sure, some of water we use is treated, but not all contamination may be removed, and it all eventually ends up in our ground or surface waters.
Pressure/ Low Acid Canning
Considering the severity of the botulism, it is pertinent to follow safe preservation guidelines...
Water Bath Canning
Preserving foods at home, especially canning, is becoming more popular and there are a number of recipes, blogs, and canning guidelines available on internet. As exciting as it is, some of these sources are not research-based and give unsafe food handling advice. We here at Breathing Room want to make sure your homemade products are …
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Summer Fun Begins With A Well-Packed Cooler
Are you heading to the beach or planning a picnic in the park? If so, you are probably using a cooler to tote along food and beverages for your outing. Coolers help to keep your food and drinks cold, but did you know a cooler also keeps your family safe from foodborne illnesses? The number …
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Food Safety For People With Diabetes
We’ve talked about food safety and diabetes before, but we haven’t yet talked about how people with diabetes have a greater risk of experiencing foodborne illness. If you have diabetes, some of your organs and bodily systems may not be strong enough to fight off the pathogens that causes foodborne illness. Having high glucose levels …
