November 7, 2011 by smith3993 One of the most enjoyed parts of the holidays are the parties, dinners, buffets and snacks to graze on. Unfortunately with all these treats come extra calories and pounds. Research shows the average American eats approximately 4,500 calories from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This includes around 229 grams of fat […]
April 20, 2012 by lisabarlage Are you guilty of spending more time watching TV than talking to your family? If most of us kept track of our daily activities we would probably find that this is unfortunately true. A number of organizations have begun promoting a TV or Screen Free Week over the last 10 […]
January 10, 2022 by Jennifer Little Human Trafficking is an issue that affects Ohioans of all socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, and Wear Blue Day is an effort to raise awareness of the signs and to, ultimately, stop this crime which destroys lives of vulnerable people in our own communities, and across the U.S. The U.S. […]
Are you looking for some fun indoor activities for you and your child??If you don’t feel like going outside., don’t retreat under the covers.. consider these indoor physical activities. Pull Out Those Old Jazzercise Videos in the Closet Kids will love to blast to your past with your favorite exercise videos. Before you start the video, […]
February 27, 2012 by Michelle Treber We all have favorite foods that we enjoy. According to USDA ChooseMyPlate Tip Sheet, you can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments. One of the easiest things we can do is to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Make your protein portion a little smaller […]
June 23, 2011 by Pat Brinkman Are you getting enough potassium? With emphasis on limiting sodium, potassium gets forgotten. Yet, potassium can help in your effort to lower blood pressure. In the U.S. one in three adults has high blood pressure and 56% do not have it under control. So what does potassium have to […]
October 18, 2011 by linnettegoard Opening the front door on a cold fall evening and being greeted by the inviting smells of beef stew, chili, or chicken noodle soup coming from a slow cooker can be a cooks dream come true. Slow cookers cook foods slowly at a temperature between 170 degrees and 280 degrees […]
March 1, 2012 by jennyeven Get ready for this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association) sponsors the event by encouraging the public to eat a healthy diet. Since this year’s theme is MyPlate, consumers can focus […]
June 30, 2011 by Michelle Treber The exact cause of cancer is unknown but we do know what makes it more likely to occur. This blog message recommends that you choose and prepare healthy foods and be more active to cut the risk of cancer.What are some likely causes of cancer? • Smoking • Sunlight […]