Asparagus worth planting
A reader extols growing asparagus at home to beat the market price of 2.77 per pound. It yields for years from a single spring planting, prefers a 12 by 6 inch trench with 18 inch crowns, and should be harvested in the second year. Tips cover selecting spears, trimming, and cooking methods that preserve flavor.
Lawrence parents shape kids diet say experts
Lawrence nutrition experts say parents influence children by modeling eating habits and exposing kids to a variety of foods. Tom and Carolyn Stewart discuss repeated tastings to cultivate adventurous eating, while KU researchers note early childhood is the key period for developing a healthy, well rounded diet.
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Scott McClurg
Ashlyn Rottinghaus
Lawrence
Tom
Carolyn Stewart
Andrew
Hannah
Ann McGrath
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
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Positive mealtime rules for children and family eating
Experts advise making meals pleasant social times with exposure to new and preferred foods. Let children see you enjoy new items, eat together as a family, and establish simple rules like sampling all served foods. Use no thank you bites and offer a backup, nutritious option if needed.
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Ann McGrath
University of Kansas Hospital
Lynn Marotz
Kansas University
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