Feb 7 2009

Vacu-sealing stores food five times longer

Tired of looking at holiday or leftovers from large family meals? A new kitchen tool is now available to better preserve leftovers and keep the yummy factor. Called Vacu-Seal™, it is a handheld, battery-operated vacuum sealer that is designed for everyday use in the fridge, pantry or freezer. Its compact size makes it easy to store in a drawer and its reusable bags are dishwasher-safe and work in the microwave.

Feb 7 2009

Creative beef and sweet potato dishes

This season, family and guests will cheer for meat and potatoes. But not your mother’s ground round and potatoes - instead, get creative with lean, savory beef and tender, nutritious sweet potatoes.

The rich, complex flavors of seared beef make a winning combination with the healthful sweetness of versatile sweet potatoes, while satisfying the seasonal shift toward delicious, filling comfort foods.

Feb 7 2009

General information

AIDS is a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging or destroying the cells of theimmune system, HIV interferes with the body’s ability to effectively fight off viruses, bacteria, and fungi that cause disease. This makes you more susceptible to certain types of cancers and to opportunistic infections the body would normally resist, such as pneumonia and meningitis. The virus and the infection itself are known as HIV.

Jan 31 2009

Winning Recipes for Healthy Living

All materials courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Beef helps fuel an active lifestyle by providing a powerhouse of protein. This is good news considering research by Donald Layman, Ph.D., professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois, that suggests many Americans may need more protein in their diets. Americans can feel good about loving beef because the protein in beef is a powerful nutrient that strengthens and sustains their bodies. Protein is essential to building muscle and helping enhance strength.

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Flame-Licked Fingerling Potatoes with Spud Rub

Laura’s Lean Beef Stuffed Cheeseburgers

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