Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is an ever-present threat to South Dakotan’s public health. The Centers for Disease Control estimates each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans gets sick with a foodborne illness. In South Dakota this extrapolates to 136,000 South Dakotans.
The United States has one of the safest food supplies in the world. The safety of the food system relies on safe food handling practices from the farm to the table – which are regulated and monitored. Everyone involved must take the safety of the food product they are producing, processing and preparing seriously. However, there are times when a Food Recall is necessary. And, the Food Recall system in the US is one of the key elements of a safe food supply.
You have decided to sell your homemade baked goods to make a little extra money. You have contacted the South Dakota Department of Revenue and have your sales tax license and are all set to go, right? Well, do you know how much tax to charge? This article will discuss the Municipal Gross Receipts Tax (MGRT) and when it needs to be added to purchases.
A hot dog or a hamburger may sound great during a school sporting event. But who's making sure the food is handled properly and cooked safely? Volunteers often run the concession stands to raise money for their school, but it's up to them to handle the food safely. Following these guidelines will help you minimize the risk of food-borne illness when volunteering at your next concession stand.
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘fit’? To some individuals, it relates to physical activity. To some it may mean being trim and fit. While others may think of it as being free of disease and other health problems. The true definition of fit is far broader and more personal. It refers to one’s optimal health and overall well-being.
Each day, your food and physical activity choices affect your health — how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. From the very young to students to seniors, physical activity is a necessary component of a healthy lifestyle.
For those of you who don’t like to ski, skate, snow-board, or sled, and for whom a winter’s walk is nice some of the time, but isn’t quite enough, keep in mind that there are many ways to stay fit in winter. You may even get a chance to try something new, and new activities often exercise different muscle groups. For example:
Wow, its winter! Get out and enjoy it. Though many long for the summer months with the warm weather and all of the outdoor activities, winter has its shining moments. There’s a lot to do beyond the couch for individuals as well as families. Following are some great reasons to get out:
A calorie, is a calorie, is a calorie. Morning, noon or at night, a calorie is a calorie. Some other basic facts about calories include:
Why the big deal about breakfast? It often contains carbohydrates which are a quick source of energy to fuel your brain after a night’s sleep; it helps meet nutrient needs for the day; it helps you stay alert; it has been shown to improve cogitative performance for both those in school and on the job; and it helps to control weight.
National Soup Month is celebrated each January. The act of combining various ingredients in a large pot to create a nutritious, filling, simple to prepare food has been around since ancient times and was considered one of the first fast foods.
Why is an apple a better choice than a bag of pretzels? They have roughly the same number of calories, but nutrients count. The apple provides fiber, vitamin C, and potassium for an equal number of calories.
Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is an ever-present threat to South Dakotan’s public health. The Centers for Disease Control estimates each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans gets sick with a foodborne illness. In South Dakota this extrapolates to 136,000 South Dakotans.
A popular activity at winter events is making homemade ice cream. It’s a hands-on activity that engages all age groups and offers a delightful reward at the end. However, if your favorite ice cream recipe uses uncooked eggs, it’s time to find a new method or new ingredients.
Fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet all year long as they are important to our health and well-being. As health and nutrition experts continue to recommend we add more fruits and vegetables to a healthy daily diet, it becomes increasingly important that consumers know how to handle them properly.
How can you be sure if you have caught a flu bug or if you have eaten contaminated food and have a food-borne illness? Chances are that at least once in your life you have experienced a food-borne illness and probably passed it off as “the flu.”
Enjoy the sweetness of oranges while protecting yourself from fighting infection during the cold South Dakota winter. Oranges were introduced to North America by Christopher Columbus and other explorers. Orange groves were growing in Florida by the 1820’s.
As we look toward the end of January, were you one of the many who resolved to lose weight and have yet to shed one pound? Or, on the down side of it, put on a pound or two? Likely you are not alone.
Today's families are faced with numerous demands - work, school, community activities, volunteering, and family responsibilities. As a result, families often rely on convenience foods to provide family meals. Convenience foods may save time in food preparation. But, they are often high in sodium and fat. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that individuals reduce these food components in their diets. Reading the food label on these foods can provide important information as one makes food choices.
Providing healthful meals for a family or just yourself can be a challenge with today’s economy and hectic lifestyle. We know that eating a healthy diet helps to control weight and impacts other health factors such as blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Purposefully planning a healthy diet can avoid many of the consequences of these chronic diseases; additionally, one can avoid the costly expense of treating these health issues.