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| Microwave Containers Examined Closely Although consumers don’t give much thought about the kinds of containers they use in the microwave, not all plastics are safe, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Fortunately, she says consumers can depend on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for careful testing of microwave containers. |
| Guidelines Offered for Safe Summer Cookouts While a cookout might be just the ticket for a relaxing weekend, it's not the time to relax about safe food handling, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Pros and Cons of Ice Cream Americans consume more ice cream than any other nation in the world. It’s the dessert with the highest fat content, but it's also a good source of calcium. |
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| Avoid Mall Belly When Holiday Shopping The holidays mark the season of shopping and eating as shoppers rush to the mall to buy gifts. Malls are popular not just for the merchandise they carry but for the many restaurants and snack shops they offer. |
| Herbs, Supplements Easy to Find; Accurate Information on Benefits Not It's easy to find herbs and other dietary supplements, but much more difficult to find accurate information about them and their side effects or benefits, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Pros and Cons of Ice Cream Americans consume more ice cream than any other nation in the world. It’s the dessert with the highest fat content, but it's also a good source of calcium. |
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