Cara Harbstreet
Cara Harbstreet missed out on her chance to be a farm kid and is now reconnecting to agriculture through her lens as a registered dietitian. She loves to share her passion for food and nutrition to help people live their best and healthiest lives.
Apple donuts
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
Fruit is a common snack for kids because it’s so convenient. It can get boring, and sometimes we need a little change to spice up our routine. Apple donuts are easy to prepare and make snack time...
A flavorful healthy snack
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
Many snacks are chock full of sodium and over time our taste buds can become accustomed to craving more salt. Instead of hitting the salt shaker, we can sprinkle a small amount of coarse grain salt...
A sweet healthy snack
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
Fresh fruit is naturally sweet but sometimes that just doesn’t quite cut it. A whole grain English muffin with peanut or almond butter can serve as a base for your favorite fruit topped with mini...
A healthy snack with crunch
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
If you're looking for a filling, healthy and crunchy snack, look no further than fresh vegetables. Fresh veggies provide the ultimate crunch factor, and including a grain such as pretzels or pita...
Canned vegetables vs frozen
By Cara Harbstreet on October 30, 2017
Fresh vegetables are better than canned or frozen, right? Not so fast. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to using fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables depending on your recipe,...
Arctic Apples: Where Technology and Taste Meet
By Cara Harbstreet on October 2, 2017
If you’ve ever sliced an apple and noticed the change in taste and color afterward, you’ve been a witness to enzymatic browning. And if you’ve ever tried to feed that slice of brown apple to anyone,...
Less Stress Back-to-School Lunches
By Cara Harbstreet on August 22, 2017
With children across the state heading back to school, the first few weeks can be wrought with emotion. Excitement, of course, but also stress, anxiety or worry about everything that needs to be done...
Summer hydration
By Cara Harbstreet on August 8, 2017
Summer brings with it hot and steamy days. When the heat index soars into the triple digits, it’s more important than ever to consider hydration. Whether you’re working long days outside or hammering...
Food safety and summer BBQs
By Cara Harbstreet on June 20, 2017
Summer grilling season is well underway. With plenty of warm (OK, hot and humid) days ahead of us, it’s more important than ever to get a good handle on food safety to avoid inviting food-borne...
Get saucy
By Cara Harbstreet on May 31, 2017
Shake off those grill covers and break out your t(h)ongs. Summer grilling season is upon us at last. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, and any day in between, this lineup of tasty sauces and dressings...
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