Submitted by: Terri Kolb, FoodWIse Administrator Summer is almost officially here!! Many of us have already started the season with cookouts, camping, road trips and other activities that involve food. It is important to remember that bacteria grow faster in warm temperatures, so extra care needs to be taken to prevent food poisoning when preparing […]

Submitted by: Terri Kolb, UW-Extension FoodWIse Administrator Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, kale, and bok choy, provide nutrients that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. But leafy greens, like other vegetables and fruits, are sometimes contaminated with […]

Submitted by: Terri Kolb        Health and Well-Being Educator       University of Wisconsin Madison-Division of Extension Forest and Oneida       Feeding young kids can be tough – refusing to eat new foods and other picky eating habits are common at this age. Childhood is a critical period for developing eating behaviors and habits that last into adulthood. Early eating habits […]

Submitted by: Terri Kolb, UW-Extension FoodWIse  In the United States food waste is a big concern. Wasted food is the largest solid waste component going to landfills. According to Feeding America, 25-40% of food grown, processed, and transported in the US will never be eaten. Foods that end up in landfills create a harmful gas […]