Nutrition

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2009-11-20 Nutrition & Dieting - Diet program:

Dear Maria, I know of no diet program where you could lose that amount of weight in that little time. The standard for healthy weight loss is about 2 pounds per week, or 1 kg per week. To do this you would

2009-11-20 Food Safety Issues - homemade pumpkin pie:

Hi Sally, A refrigerated pumpkin pie will remain safe to consume for at least 1 week. The problem with extended refrigeration is not safety but more the quality of the pie. The crust of the pie tends

2009-11-20 Food Safety Issues - beef left out:

Hi Tonja, The recommendation is to not defrost meat at room temperature because of the increased risk for harmful bacteria to grow to a level that could make you ill. Some bacteria have the capability

2009-11-19 Food Safety Issues - baking mac n cheese:

Hi Shari, Is this being baked in a standard or commercial convection oven? If standard oven, I would say it is going to take 45 minutes to 1 hour to achieve a 165 degree internal temperature. If in

2009-11-18 Food Safety Issues - Selling baked goods from home:

Hi Brittany, Your first call should be to your Tri-County Health Department -- Environmental Health Services Division -- to discuss what you need to be "legal" to sell baked goods to local businesses