Cooking Matters

Demystifying Portions

December 17, 2024

By Jake Bekemeyer  – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team The amount of food you need on any given day depends on a variety of factors. As much as we all would…

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Kids Learn ‘Food Smarts’ With Interactive Cooking Class

December 16, 2024

Gleaners’ Nutrition Education team is dedicated to equipping kids, teens, and adults with the skills they need to prepare nutritious meals and make the most of the ingredients they have…

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Healthy Snacks for Kids on the Go

December 3, 2024

By Sara Skar – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team After a long day of school, children look forward to that afternoon pick-me-up. From soccer practice to dance recitals, here’s a list of…

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Decoding Food Dates

November 19, 2024

By Sara Skar – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team If you’ve ever been confused about the dates stamped on food products, you’re not alone. A United States consumer survey appearing in the Waste…

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Smart Grocery Shopping Tips

November 5, 2024

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Smart grocery shopping can help you eat healthier, reduce food waste, and save time and money. Utilizing the tips below can improve your…

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Plant-based Alternatives to Dairy

October 8, 2024

By Hannah Stafford – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team For those who don’t eat dairy there’s a huge variety of plant-based milks out there. So, which one should you choose? Plant milks…

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Smart Grocery Shopping Tips

October 7, 2024

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Smart grocery shopping can help you eat healthier, reduce food waste, and save time and money. Utilizing the tips below can improve your…

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Gleaners Prepares Pineapple Carrot Muffins

September 30, 2024

Originally posted on fox2detroit.com The Cooking Matters Program Manager Renee Metcalf with Gleaners stopped by the FOX 2 kitchen to show off the pineapple carrot muffin recipe as well as…

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Increasing Fiber Intake with Whole Grains

September 26, 2024

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Fiber aids in digestion and can support healthy cholesterol levels, as well as preventing…

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Naturally Occurring Sugar vs Added Sugar

September 24, 2024

By Hannah Stafford – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Are some sugars good and some bad? There’s a big difference between naturally occurring sugar and added sugar. Naturally occurring sugar is in…

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