Shopping for Health series

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Shopping for Health: Sweet Corn

Audrey Mailly andWendy Dahl

Sweet corn is not just a side dish for summer barbecues. It is a delicious, crunchy vegetable that can be enjoyed throughout the year! Many love its natural sweetness, but sweet corn has a lot more to offer than great taste. So, why is sweet corn good for you? Which type of corn should you buy? Are you lacking ideas on how to cook it? This publication is for anyone interested in the potential health benefits of sweet corn and recipe ideas to incorporate more sweet corn into their dietary patterns.

Shopping for Health: A Menu for One

Morgan Denhard andWendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Shopping for Health: Beans, Peas, and Lentils

Lauren Foster andWendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Shopping for Health: Breakfast Cereals

Jenna Seckar and Wendy J. Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Nutrition and Food Systems

Shopping for Health: Foods with Added Fiber

Wendy J. Dahl

Fiber in foods consists of carbohydrates that cannot be digested. Although many foods naturally contain fiber, high-fiber ingredients are commonly added to foods to increase their fiber content. Fiber ingredients may be added to foods for health or functional reasons. This article, written by Wendy J. Dahl, discusses which foods have fiber added and the possible health effects. Published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department; 3 pages.