The United States has had a recent E. Coli outbreak that infected over 20 people across 15 states. What exactly is E. coli, and what can you do to protect yourself from getting it?

Helping Georgians Eat Healthy & Get Moving
The United States has had a recent E. Coli outbreak that infected over 20 people across 15 states. What exactly is E. coli, and what can you do to protect yourself from getting it?
It’s difficult to make home cooked meals during the busy work week. When the end of a long day comes around we sometimes find ourselves opting for fast food or snacking on what’s in the cupboard.
Have you ever wanted to open your pantry door and be able to make a healthy, family approved meal from the ingredients you have on hand?
Building your pantry up with staple ingredients can give you the freedom to make meals using only the ingredients you already have!
If you’re worried about spoilage, think about buying frozen fruit or veggies – or even freezing your own. Fruits and vegetables hold up well in the freezer and you can quickly add frozen veggies to soups, spaghetti sauce, scrambled eggs, or hot dishes and no one would ever know they had been stored in the freezer. You can unthaw fruit and add to low-fat yogurt or in a smoothie for a refreshing sweet treat. (more…)