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New & Noteworthy this June

June 24, 2020
Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.
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Growing Creativity in the COVID-19 Era (Part 1 of 4)

June 15, 2020
By Melissa G Womack
COVID-19 is having a tremendous impact on social, environmental, and economic conditions throughout the state of California and across the globe. Collectively we have endured a series of losses, from financial security to the lives of loved ones.
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June's Harvest of the Month: Plums

June 1, 2020
June brings an abundance of early stone fruits to California markets, and plums are one of the most widely available and diverse types of stone fruits available. Plums come in many different colors, from purple to yellow to green, and tend to have tart skins and sweet flesh.
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New & Noteworthy this May

May 13, 2020
Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.
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May's Harvest of the Month: Lettuce

May 13, 2020
May is one of the best months to eat the many varieties of lettuce that grow this time of year, from crunchy heads of butter lettuce to tender mixes of young multi-colored baby lettuces.
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Supporting Farmers Markets in the Time of COVID-19

May 1, 2020
When California issued a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19 earlier this Spring, a handful of essential services were exempted from the order. Along with grocery stores and agricultural operations, farmers markets were included as essential sources of food.
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