Posts Tagged Nutrient Content

  • Yard and Garden: Fallen Leaves

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Composting enables gardeners to dispose of large quantities of leaves and clippings in an efficient and cost-effective way. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists share ways to use fallen tree leaves. Garden...

  • What’s New with Diabetes? What’s New with Diabetes?

    By Nikki Putnam R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 292-7494 nputnam@hy-vee.com Information about diabetes and its treatment has changed drastically in the past decade. Keeping up-to-date with the ever-changing information can be challenging. The dietary management of diabetes can...

  • March is National Nutrition Month 2011 - Theme is “Eat Right with Color” March is National Nutrition Month 2011 – Theme is “Eat Right with Color”

    By Kristen Decker, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com According to research quoted in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we are only eating a portion of the recommended intake level for two very important food groups: vegetables (eating only 59 pe...