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The Truth About Seed Oils: Friend or Foe?

Seed oils have become a hot topic in the world of nutrition, with opinions ranging from them being a dietary villain to a misunderstood hero. Let’s dive into what seed oils are, their health effects, and how to make informed choices about consuming them.

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Be Sodium Aware During American Heart Month

Last week, Christine shared about American Heart Month, a time for us to focus on our heart health. One way to do that is to be more aware of the sodium we eat. Eating too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease. But our bodies need sodium to function normally. Below are some ideas for finding a balance with the sodium we eat.

February is Heart Month

Show Your Heart Some Love

Each year we celebrate Heart Month during February. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of heart disease and the steps we can each take to try to decrease our risk. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States and most of us know someone who has struggled with heart disease before. The good news is we can choose healthy behaviors that make it less likely we will develop heart disease. Here are a few recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Recipe of the Month- Lentil Tacos

This month I’d like to highlight our recipe for Lentil Tacos. Tacos are a go-to meal in our house and occasionally I like to make Lentil Tacos.

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Iowa Concern is Here for You

We’re taking a pause from our usual food and cooking content today to share a valuable resource with our readers. We all have days when stress feels like it is weighing us down. Whether it is stress related to work, relationships or money, sometimes we need help to manage it all. This is why the Iowa Concern hotline exists. Iowa Concern is a service of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach designed to help callers navigate challenges and help to find solutions.

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Upper Body and Lower Body Strength Workouts with Iowa State Athletes

Last week I shared about our new Cardio Workout video on Spend Smart. Eat Smart. This week I’m sharing about the new Upper Body and Lower Body workouts led by Iowa State athletes.