February 13, 2012 by linnettegoard Why are family meals so important? In today’s busy world it is hard to make time to plan and eat with our family. However, eating with your family can improve your family’s health in many ways: Eat together. Eat meals with your child whenever possible. Let your child see you […]
July 14, 2011 by linnettegoard What’s more important in helping you lose weight: How much you eat or what you eat? Portion control and food choices both count. On one hand, lack of portion control is increasingly being blamed for the “fattening of America.” Extra large or “biggie” portions at fast-food restaurants, “big grab” snack-size […]
“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
National “Dine In Day” is today (December 3, 2015), but dining in with your family is important all the time. “Dine In Day” is sponsored by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences to encourage families to reconnect and dine in. If you aren’t ready for “Dine In Day” yet, start planning now so […]
October 24, 2011 by jennyeven This is the time of year that most people begin to put their gardens to bed. But if you’ve been growing herbs this summer, the season isn’t over – yet. Here is some sage advice for using your bounty in cooking. Herbs are great in dishes – fresh or dried Although there are […]
“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
My husband and I reading books with our son. This past spring, my local thrift store offered a promotion where they gave away a free book to every child who walked through their doors on a specific day in April. While my son and I took advantage of the promotion, only later did I find […]
Does your family regularly eat together? December 3 (Dine-In Day) is a good time to start or make it a habit to share a meal together as a family. Sharing a meal can happen at any time during the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try to make it a healthy meal by following My Plate. […]
My husband and I reading books with our son. This past spring, my local thrift store offered a promotion where they gave away a free book to every child who walked through their doors on a specific day in April. While my son and I took advantage of the promotion, only later did I find […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Beach Travel, CDC, Conservation, Conserving energy, Environmental Impact, environmental wellness, family, family time, International Travel, International Travel tips, Travel Tips, Travel Warnings, vacation on August 4, 2014| Leave a Comment » Where did the summer go? It seems like it was just the beginning of June and now the stores […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Cauliflower, cauliflower mashed potatoes, food choices, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Kid Friendly, Roasted Cauliflower, stir fry, Wellness on February 18, 2016| 2 Comments » Cauliflower In the same way you used to roll your eyes and tune out your mother when she said “eat more vegetables and fruits,” your […]
May 26, 2015 by Michelle Treber Did you know that 12 ounces of sweetened tea has 135 calories in it? Or that 12 ounces of regular soda has 136 calories? There is an alternative to these sugary drinks that can not only help you cut the calories but increase your overall well-being. The Ohio State […]
May 26, 2015 by Michelle Treber Did you know that 12 ounces of sweetened tea has 135 calories in it? Or that 12 ounces of regular soda has 136 calories? There is an alternative to these sugary drinks that can not only help you cut the calories but increase your overall well-being. The Ohio State […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Baked goods, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, Heart Disease, Ingredients, Nutrition, Risk Factors, Trans-Fats, Wellness on April 12, 2012| Leave a Comment » Just last month another group of lawmakers proposed a bill to eliminate trans-fats from grade-school lunches. Why do trans-fats continue to be used when all […]