Posted in Healthy People, tagged Exercise, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy eating, Healthy Living, Lifestyles, New Beginnings, physical activity, Reflection, Renewal, sleep, Well-being, Wellness on March 17, 2014| Leave a Comment » Signs of spring are around us everywhere . . . . daylight savings time, daffodils and crocuses popping through the ground, and skunks along […]
Have you seen teal colored pumpkin baskets on Trick-or-Treat nights? They have a special purpose. The Teal Pumpkin Project, sponsored by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), is part of an awareness effort to provide non-food treats for kids with food allergies. All children should be able to experience the happy tradition of trick-or-treating on […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged antioxidants, Apples, artichokes, arugula, beta-carotene, caffeine, Calories, cancer fighting, Diet and Cancer, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy weight, lean protein, lycopene, phytochemicals, red leaf lettuce, salads, spinach, tomatoes, Vitamin C on January 30, 2015| Leave a Comment » Choose colorful vegetables and greens for a nutritious meal. Lettuce […]
I recently spent 8 days in Costa Rica with a group of extension professionals from 10 other states learning about the culture and the history of the country. I have to say it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. You might think, OF COURSE, how could being in a tropical paradise […]
When you put on your shoes, do you ever pause for a moment to think about where those shoes have been? Every time you walk, your shoes pick up a multitude of unwanted substances. A recent study found nine different species of bacteria on the bottom of people’s shoes. And what’s even scarier, the study […]
February 16, 2012 by smith3993 Osteoporosis, which is a condition of brittle bones, affects 44 million Americans. It is estimated that over 50% of the women over 50 and 25% of the men over 50 years of age will break a bone because of osteoporosis. There are some factors that lead to osteoporosis that cannot […]
Some people are afraid to use plastic containers for food or drinks. Other people use nothing but plastic due to the convenience. Should we be concerned or not? Some chemicals used in the lining of food cans or to make certain types of plastic containers include Bisphenol A (BPA), Perchlorate, or Phthalates. Many of these […]
Every time I go to the store lately I see things declaring, “Happy Fall Y’all!” or some variation. While many people love all things fall, I am not a fan. Yes, you read that correctly, I am not a fan of fall. First, the changing colors on the trees means the leaves are dying in […]