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Education briefs for April 25
education@jessaminejournal.comWarren gets international internship West Jessamine High School junior Sarah Warren is one of only 22 nationwide who received an international summer internship from the World Food Prize to delve into hunger and poverty issues. Warren will travel to...Tags: Washington, DC, Social Issues, Students, Teaching and Learning, Science
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Folic acid crucial during pregnancy
Clark County Health DepartmentNational Folic Acid Awareness Week is Jan. 6-12. Folic acid is an important B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) within the baby’s brain or spine. Taking folic acid aids in the multiplication of cells, allowing proper growth and...Tags: Calcium, Vitamin Therapy, Iron (dietary supplement), Pregnancy and Childbirth, Learning Disability
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Jennifer's Journal: Garden party set or Farmers Market
Clark County Extension Service Agent for Family and Consumer SciencesSome are Bodacious, others Delectable, there’s Silver Queen and Peaches n’ Cream—these are just a few of the varieties of sweet corn you might find at our Clark County Farmers Market on Saturday. Vendors of the Winchester/Clark County...Tags: Salt
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Kentucky watermelons are nutritious, low-calorie and in season
Can’t you just taste a sweet, juicy watermelon right now? Watermelons are a popular fruit around Kentucky and are in season. Watermelons are low in calories, about 80 for 2 cups of diced pieces. They are high in lycopene, which is a powerful...
Tags: Tomatoes, Onions, Vitamin A, Dietary Supplements
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Jennifer's Journal: Going bananas for strawberries
Strawberries win the nutritional battle with bananas as the most purchased fruit in America. Based on the amount purchased, bananas are America’s favorite fruit. If you compare one cup of strawberries with one raw banana, the berries come out on...
Tags: Strawberries, Dietary Fiber, Dietary Supplements, Bananas, Potassium (dietary supplement)
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Friday is good day to get juiced
Clark County Extension Service Agent for Family and Consumer SciencesFriday is National Orange Juice Day. This may not be high on the list of importance for you but what I hope it does is remind you to increase the vitamin C in your diet. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, as well as...Tags: Heart Disease, Cancer, Vitamin E, Vitamin Therapy, Health
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Prenatal care can prevent many common birth defects
Clark County Health DepartmentBy Amy Williams Health Department Let this month draw your attention to birth defect prevention. The most common birth defects are heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate, Down Syndrome and spina bifida. Sure, we know they exist, but did you know that...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Iron (dietary supplement), Mineral Supplements, Learning Disability
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Jessamine Faces Need: Local organizations seeking to meet needs of uninsured
lbutler@jessaminejournal.comThousands of people in Jessamine County live without insurance and often don’t receive the medical care they need. This includes mothers, fathers, children and the elderly. But a couple organizations in Jessamine County are pooling their resources...Tags: Chiropractors, Iron (dietary supplement), Dietary Supplements, Diabetes, Family
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Food on the Table: Shucking the myths about corn
For Food on the TableSummer screams fresh produce and nothing is more popular this warm season than corn! Since corn is America’s number one crop, grown from May until September, corn is the perfect side dish for meal planning this week.Even though corn has had a bad...Tags: Salt, Manufacturing and Engineering, Electrical Appliance, Tortilla Chips, Corn
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Food on the Table: What's in season? Zucchini
For Food on the TableIt’s that time of year again, when home gardens and grocery stores are sprouting up with zucchini. When you’re meal planning this week, be sure to include this seasonal vegetable.With May through August being the prime season for zucchini,...Tags: Summer Squash, Zucchini, Foods and Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Human Interest
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It's peak season for blackberries in Kentucky
Fewer fruits signify summer in Kentucky more than fresh blackberries. This wild fruit has been tamed through the years, but wild or tame, they are still satisfying
The peak season for blackberries in Kentucky is June through July. A half cup serving of...Tags: Salt, Kentucky, Butter, Peaches, Raspberries
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Celebrate with cherries
Clark County Extension Service agent for family and consumer sciencesAs we prepare to celebrate President’s Day this next week, not only was one president known to have cut down a cherry tree, we can also celebrate the value of cherries. Cherries are low in calories and contain no fat. At only 90 calories per one...Tags: Heart Disease, Cancer, Pies and Tarts, Foods and Beverages, Politics
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