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Feta, Yogurt & Gains: Dairy Boosts Flavor And Function Of Mediterranean Diet

2 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - May is National Mediterranean Diet Month — a time to celebrate the foods of this healthful eating pattern, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, nuts and healthy oils. Dairy foods also play a crucial role in the Mediterranean diet. Dairy provides essential nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, protein, B vitamins, phosphorus and potassium. By pairing dairy with other food groups like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, this eating pattern provides fiber as well. This combination of fresh, flavorful and nutrient dense foods makes the Mediterranean diet a tasty, sustainable option for many individuals. Milk, feta cheese and Greek yogurt add unique flavors to many Mediterranean-style dishes. Greek salad topped with feta cheese offers a fresh flavorful side for any meal. Serving grilled chicken with a Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce, a tangy herb-filled topping, adds a refreshing touch to a classic Mediterranean meal. Enjoying a glass of

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Alton Parks and Recreation Announces Summer Day Camp for Youth

2 months 1 week ago
ALTON – Alton Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Day Camp, an 8-week adventure of learning, laughter, and fun for children entering 1st grade through 5th grade. The camp runs from June 2 through July 25, 2025, at the Muenstermann Pavilion, located within Gordon Moore Park, at 4550 College Ave, Alton, IL, 62002. This structured, safe, and engaging camp program will operate Monday through Friday with flexible scheduling options between the regular camp hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. They will also offer before and after care for those who will need to drop kids off earlier and pick up later than regular camp hours. Before care will be from 7:30 a.m .– 9:00 a.m. After care will be from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The dedicated and qualified staff members bring strong experience, education, and a genuine love for working with kids, ensuring a safe and enriching environment. They will keep a 10:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Campers should wear comfortable clothin

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Star Wars party at Steve's Hot Dogs with themed menu items

2 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS – Steve’s Hot Dogs is hosting a special Star Wars-themed party on Sunday. The diner says it will have several special menu items, like ‘The Droid Dog,’ which is a hot dog topped with Philly cheesesteak, cheese sauce, sautéed peppers, and onions. They also have ‘Wookie Fries,’ which come with everything the Droid [...]
Jaime Travers

USAID cuts are hitting global conservation projects hard

2 months 1 week ago
The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID has done more than cut off life-saving humanitarian assistance. It has also eliminated funding for environmental protection and conservation work in dozens of countries, with many programs now being forced to shut down.
Adam Welz, Yale E360

MetroLink trains resume service in the metro east

2 months 1 week ago
UPDATE: As of 8 a.m. Sunday, MetroLink trains have resumed service between the Fairview Heights and Belleville Stations on a single track. They say repairs to the overhead power system have been completed. Bus shuttles are now cancelled. Any MetroLink passengers traveling through this area should plan for delays of 10 to 15 minutes. MetroLink [...]
Jaime Travers

Three Missouri fallen firefighters to be honored in national memorial service

2 months 1 week ago
Three fallen Missouri firefighters are among those being honored Sunday in Maryland as part of the 44th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. This year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is honoring 140 firefighters. Of those, 70 died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 from previous year. The weekend began with a [...]
Jaime Travers

This Week in Gardening & Nature

2 months 1 week ago
Plant of the Week: Iris. Shown is Iris ‘Edith Wolford’, a Tall Bearded Iris. Learn about Missouri’s native Iris. University of Missouri Extension Online Food Preservation Course. $30. Register Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with  Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> Transplant This Week: Perennials, Trees, Basil, Melons, Parsley, … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →
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