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Where Do I Get It? Nutrition 151 East 3rd St ● P. O. Box 250, Edgard, LA 70049 ● (985)497-3261 ● (985)497-3409 fax July 2015 In This Issue Louisiana Farm to School Conference 2015 at Pennington Biomedical Center Creole Farmer’s Market Nutrition Blog Healthy Recipe Healthy Home Solutions Training Volume 2, Issue 7 Louisiana Farm to School Conference 2015 at Pennington Biomedical Center The purpose of the Louisiana Farm to School Conference was to educate the public of the activities and awareness of farm to school statewide. We gathered at the Pennington Biomedical Center to learn from one another, strengthen partnerships and collectively plan for the future of farm to school programs in Louisiana and statewide. Farm to school programs help schools respond to the growing demand for locally sourced foods. They also increase marketing opportunities for producers and food businesses and support educational activities such as school gardens. We learned about: Garden and Community Track, Child Nutrition/Producer Track, Starting and Sustaining a School Gardner/Parents and Community Engagement and Connecting Curricula with Gardens. It was a very interesting conference and a lot was learned by everyone. Creole Farmer’s Market The Creole Farmer’s Market is opened every Saturday from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. There are several local vendors (13 vendors to date) selling their fruits and vegetables and other hot items at a great price and it’s locally grown. Why not make an effort to attend one Saturday and I know that you won’t be disappointed. I will be doing demonstrations and presenting healthy information on some Saturdays. Please come out and say hello to me. Nutrition Blog What is the Unwanted BBQ Guest? Listeria Contact Us Cynthia Clifton at [email protected] Facebook @ Sjhp or (985) 497-3261 lsuagcenter.com WOW! Summer has finally come and it is hot. Time to have BBQ’s, swim parties, beach parties and all sorts of parties. Because of the outside parties that will be given this summer, we need to take into consideration foodborne illnesses that will be lurking around and trying to get people sick, especially children and elderly. Remember that bacterial grows faster in foods that are at a warmer then usually temperature when outside. Listeria monocytogenes is a very dangerous bacteria that grows year round especially during the summer months. This bacteria grows at refrigerator temperature and is very deadly for pregnant mothers, unborn babies and newborns, in fact, they are 10 times more likely to become infected with the bacteria. Listeria is found in foods such as: Cheeses that are soft and ripened (examples: Mexican-style, Brie, Feta, and Ricotta) Vegetables that are raw Pre-bagged salads with ham, chicken, tuna and seafood Meats from the deli Hot dogs Hot dogs are a favorite at every BBQ party, however, that is why it is extremely important to make sure that: Hot dogs are never eaten straight from the package but heated to 165 degrees F Hands are washed before and after handling the pack of hot dogs Drain hot dog juices in sink so that it does not get on other foods or eating utensils Keep grilled hot dogs temperature at 140 degrees F or above until eaten Leftovers should be refrigerated or placed on ice at least two hours after removed from grill or one hour if temperature is 90 degrees F. When reheating hot dogs, always heat to 165 degrees F or above Leftover should be eaten within four days, after four days throw away Following these instructions will keep these dangerous and deadly bacteria from crashing your party and making people sick. Healthy Recipe Watermelon Ice Pops Ingredients: 2 ½ cups seeded diced watermelon ½ cup fresh strawberries 2 Tablespoons sugar, honey or agave syrup 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice Instructions: Combine all ingredients in blender; puree until smooth. Pour puree into Popsicle molds, dividing equally. Freeze several hours, or overnight. Healthy Home Solutions Training I attended the Healthy Home Solutions Training with focused on Good Health Starts at Home. We learned about the Indoor Air Quality; Radon; Asthma/Allergies; Mold & Moisture; Carbon Monoxide; Lead; Drinking/Waste Water; Home Safety; Hazardous Products; Pest Management; Home Energy; Home Assessment; Action Plan & Marketing; Evaluation and Resources. There was also a lesson on bed bugs, which seems to be common in hotels. I will be conducting some of these workshops in the future to educate the community on Healthy Home Solutions in St. John the Baptist Parish. There are a lot of things that we are not aware of or that we take for granted. Watch out for the upcoming workshops. The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.