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Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Eating healthy, Mediterranean style

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
Body “I am probably adding five years onto my life eating this Mediterranean food,” my husband remarked. He was enjoying a bowl of tomato basil soup.
Prairie Doc® Perspective Teen mental health

Prairie Doc® Perspective Teen mental health

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Prairie Doc® Perspective Teen mental health

Kelly Evans-hullinger, Md
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Body Atrial fibrillation is probably a diagnosis you have heard of, if not because a friend or family member has it, because it has been mentioned in a public advertisement or pharmaceutical commercial.
Proper identification of your plants is the first step to knowing what type of lighting it requires to thrive. (NDSU graphic)

Proper identification of your plants is the first step to knowing what type of lighting it requires to thrive. (NDSU graphic)

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Dakota Gardener: Brightening up the winter days

Emily How, Horticulture Agent, Ndsu Extension –
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Body It’s official…the winter blues have hit me hard this year. As a native Texan, I never fare well with the winter but usually manage ok until March. If you are in the same boat as me, then a houseplant, or two, or three, may be your new best friend.
Prairie Fare: What questions should I ask myself about heart health?

Prairie Fare: What questions should I ask myself about heart health?

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Prairie Fare: What questions should I ask myself about heart health?

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Body I was alarmed. Someone in a meeting was speaking with closed eyes and a hand over their heart. The person was quite passionate about the discussion in progress. “Do I remember my CPR training? Should I call 911?” I thought to myself.
An egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, some vitamin D, calcium and potassium. (Pixabay photo)

An egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, some vitamin D, calcium and potassium. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Current egg prices scramble omelet costs

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body “What is the surcharge on eggs?” I asked our server as she poured us cups of coffee. I was perusing the somewhat apologetic sign on the restaurant table. The increase in egg prices had caused them to charge customers a little extra for eggs.
Prairie Doc Perspective Teen mental health

Prairie Doc Perspective Teen mental health

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Prairie Doc Perspective Teen mental health

Jill Kruse, Do
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Body The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016.
Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas, as they are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer. (Flickr photo by Lesley B.)

Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas, as they are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer. (Flickr photo by Lesley B.)

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Dakota Gardener: Great zinnias for the Dakotas

Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, Ndsu Extension
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Body Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas. They are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer.
Raspberries and blueberries get their vibrant color from anthocyanin pigments, which may provide heart health benefits and reduce cancer risk. (Pixabay photo)

Raspberries and blueberries get their vibrant color from anthocyanin pigments, which may provide heart health benefits and reduce cancer risk. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Is vibrantly colored food the key to better health?

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Thursday, February 6, 2025
Body Has anyone ever texted you a picture of their food at a restaurant? Or have you sent a picture of your dinner plate to a friend? I will admit that I text a photo of my food to my family if my meal looks particularly mouthwatering and attractive.

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Health and wellness:

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Friday, January 31, 2025
Body At Langdon Prairie Health, we believe that health and wellness are the foundation of a thriving community.
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