Prairie Fare: Beauty, nutrition and North Dakota pride

Peanuts, by the way, are among the most common food allergens. Federal regulations require packaged foods containing peanuts to be clearly labeled.
Peanuts, by the way, are among the most common food allergens. Federal regulations require packaged foods containing peanuts to be clearly labeled.

Sunflower seeds are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

By Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist I enjoy gazing at fields of blooming yellow sunflowers as I drive by midwestern farmland at this time of year. Many people snap photos from their vehicles, and others seize the opportunity to hop out and use the golden fields as a scenic …