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Hy-Vee at Midday: Amazing AvocadosThe Amazing Avocado What’s the only fruit that provides a wonderful source of heart-healthy fat as well as nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients? Avocados, of course! One fifth of a medium... Read More » 
ISU Extension: Snacks for Spring PartiesWith warmer weather quickly approaching, we don’t want to be spending all our time indoors cooking. This recipe can be made ahead of time, and when you are ready to eat you can just take them out to thaw... Read More »
Hy-Vee Dietitian: Make Each Day MediterraneanMay is Mediterranean Diet Month! The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating — plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine — among other components that characterize... Read More »
Hy-Vee DietitianIf you’re planning a special meal for Mom or a graduation party, some simple changes to your recipes will make sure your gluten-free guests can eat more than the veggies on the relish tray. Johnson Avenue... Read More » 
Autism Walk 2013: Hundreds Take Action for Autism
The mission has always been awareness. Awareness about autism and families affected by it. Team Tristan knows it, and lives it, every day. "We were on a long journey of kind of running into dead end... Read More » 
New Laser Allergy Treatment Could Replace OTC Medications
HIAWATHA, Iowa - Runny nose, watery eyes, all signs allergy season is underway in the Midwest. There is a new kind of treatment available for allergy sufferers that could replace all those over the counter... Read More » 
Hy-Vee at Midday: Options for the Lactose IntolerantNew Approach to Lactose Intolerance Do you think being lactose intolerant means giving up dairy foods? Think again! Milk, yogurt and cheese provide an excellent source of protein, calcium, vitamin D... Read More »
Hy-Vee Dietitian: Springtime BerriesTantalizing jewel-like berries are a treat for the senses and the body! Packed with good-for-you vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, berries are linked to a range of health benefits from a glowing complexion... Read More »
Hy-Vee at Midday: Nuts for Walnuts!Wonderful Walnuts Did you know that walnuts are the “Original Health Nut”? They are the oldest tree food known to man! Walnuts remain a favorite addition to salads, side dishes and baked goods. Today,... Read More » 
Healthy Life: Eight Questions to Ask Before SurgeryBACKGROUND: Every year, more than 15 million Americans have surgery. It is important for patients to be informed about the surgery being recommended, particularly if it is elective surgery (an operation... Read More »
Hy-Vee at Midday: Doing Dinner "In"Do Dinner “In” Tonight What’s for dinner tonight? Dinner at home. A growing trend for the evening meal is that more and more families are choosing to prepare and eat meals at home. Reasons for the return... Read More »
Hy-Vee Dietitian: Easter EggsHunting for the perfect Easter eggs? You’re in luck! Your Mount Vernon Road Hy-Vee dietitian has the answer to making the perfect boiled eggs in three easy steps. 1. Place eggs in a saucepan just... Read More » 
Report: Breast Cancer Death Rate Dropping in IowaIOWA CITY, Iowa -- The breast cancer mortality rate in Iowa has dropped significantly over the past 20 years, University of Iowa doctors said Wednesday, a trend they expect to continue thanks to better... Read More »
Hy-Vee Dietitian: Tea TimeWinter is just not going to let us go for a couple more weeks. How about wrapping around a hot cup of tea? The caffeine in tea might brighten your mood a bit on a cold March day. In the long-run, tea drunk... Read More »
Hy-Vee Dietitian: Frozen FoodsFrozen entrees have been transformed. Created by chefs in state-of-the-art test kitchens, you’ll find a variety of entrees in the freezer section that look nothing like the frozen meals of the past. ... Read More » 
Endangered Bat Could Delay Central Iowa Interstate ProjectDES MOINES -- A small endangered bat could delay work on an Interstate 80 interchange that business and civic leaders hope will bring more businesses and jobs to Waukee and West Des Moines. The lone female... Read More » 
Branstad Introduces Medicaid Expansion AlternativeDES MOINES, Iowa - Gov. Terry Branstad released a Medicaid expansion alternative Monday that will cost the state more money and won’t cover as many people as Medicaid expansion would. But, the governor... Read More »
Hy-Vee Dietitian: Seafood 101Fish is a smart choice for your health any time of the year. The season of Lent brings new interest in this protein-packed entrée but consumers often lack confidence in how to select and prepare fish;... Read More » 
Bill Requires Nutrition Labels in Iowa CafeteriasDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The American Heart Association is backing legislation in the Senate that would require cafeterias in state buildings, universities and community colleges to display nutritional... Read More »
Hy-Vee Dietitian: Red Meat for your HeartMany people are concerned with heart health, and rightly so. One in three American adults suffers from heart disease. Many adults turn to the recommendations they’ve heard over and over again in an attempt... Read More » National Health News
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