Entries for November 2009

  Let’s talk turkey.   Whether you are preparing your first bird – or your 21st – there are a few things to keep in mind to prevent food-related illness from spoiling your holiday fun.   One of the first steps is thawing your turkey right: In your refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave oven. To thaw in the fridge, you’ll need about 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds of turkey.   If you&rs...

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American Diabetes Month November is American Diabetes Month. To recognize that, the American Diabetes Association has launched a national program to Stop Diabetes.   This serious disease leads to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputation. Health officials are focusing on the disease as the number of people diagnosed with diabetes and at risk for developing it conti...

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