DAY

Deviled Egg Day (November 2)

Try our recipe for making quick & easy deviled eggs.

Follow these directions from the American Egg Board for making the perfect hard-cooked (hard-boiled) egg.

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Sandwich Day (November 3)  

Make a sandwich a meal with this Garden Sandwich recipe. If you are into making a lot of sandwiches today, learn about Freezing Sandwiches and what ingredients will freeze and which one won't!

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NEP Hot Topic: 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Foods and Food Components to Reduce (November 7)
 

Let the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans help you balance your total calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight.  Visit Nebraska's Nutrition Education Program website to learn more about foods and food components to reduce.

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Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day (November 9)

The bold flavors of chili powder, cumin and green chiles enhance this simple-to-make and good-for-you Mexican Skillet Rice.

(Image courtesy of USA Rice Federation)

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Guacamole Day (November 14)

Try Guacamole on the Go for a quick, basic guac recipe. Tastes great and you don't need to purchase lime or cilantro to make it.

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World Diabetes Day (November 14)

Learn more about how you can help wipe out diabetes locally and globally at the International Diabetes Federation website.  Check out a variety of diabetes-friendly recipes from the American Diabetes Association.

Check out our series of Control Diabetes for Life videos and handouts.

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Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (November 15)

Keep or toss that item in your refrigerator? Learn the answer by checking our food storage chart.

Here's how to use a refrigerator and a freezer thermometer to keep your food at best quality.


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Homemade Bread (November 17) 

Few things are better than warm bread fresh from your oven. Try this Classic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe, it's packed with healthy whole grain!

For additional bread recipes, check the Wheat Foods Council website and the Home Baking Association.

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Eat a Cranberry Day (November 23)

 

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Thanksgiving (November 24)

Thanksgiving Tips and Time-Saving Ideas:   Includes tips on cooking a turkey the day before, traveling with holiday foods, recipes, how to prepare gravy, when to start thawing a turkey, cooking meats other than turkey, safety tips if you want to fry a turkey, online games for kids and MUCH MORE.

Check these useful resources:

Step-by-step instructions for safely thawing your turkey

Turkey cooking basics and safe alternatives for preparing your Thanksgiving turkey

Search recipe ideas to rework leftovers for next-day favorites

Have a successful holiday with these tips 

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Throw Out Your Leftovers Day (November 29)

Learn more about leftover safety and how to protect yourself from bad leftovers with the 4-Day Throw Away campaign.

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Chocolates Day (November 29)

The American Adademy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) advises you satisfy your sweet tooth without all the sugar by eating more dark chocolate. "In general, the higher the percentage of cocoa, the less the sugar content.," according to ADA. Dark chocolate also contains antioxidants which some research suggests can help lower blood pressure and protect your heart.

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NEP Hot Topic: 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Foods and Nutrients to Increase (November 30)
 

Let the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans help you balance your total calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight. Visit Nebraska's Nutrition Education Program website to learn more about foods and nutrients to increase.

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WEEK

National Fig Week Week (1st week)

Although figs are considered fruit, they are actually flowers inverted into themselves. Check out the California Fig Advisory Board for more fun fig facts, tips and recipes.

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Split Pea Soup Week (2nd week)

Try this simple, hearty Vegetarian Split Pea Soup recipe from the CDC Fruits & Vegetables site.

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MONTH

American Diabetes Month 
 

Check Healthy Bites Newsletter 2010 newsletter for information on for an article giving information on delaying and preventing diabetes. And ... check out our series of Control Diabetes for Life videos and handouts.

• 25.8 million Americans live with diabetes (8.3% of the population)
• Approximately 79 million Americans have prediabetes
• 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010

Source: American Diabetes Association

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National Peanut Butter Lovers Month

• Peanut butter is the leading use for peanuts in the United States
• One 12-ounce jar of peanut butter contains approximately 540 peanuts

Experience peanut butter in a whole new way with this Peanut Soup Sipper.

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Sweet Potato Awareness Month

• Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene (vitamin A), which plays several roles in good health, including functioning as an antioxidant.
• Sweet potatoes can be enjoyed baked, smashed, boiled or grilled. 

Add sweet potatoes to your breakfast menu with this quick and delicious frittata and more recipes from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission.

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