Today is often considered the “unofficial” start to summer. That means longer days and warmer weather for getting outside. However, this summer brings a new and unsettling guest: COVID-19. To help you stay safe while you are outdoors, the Ohio Department of Health and the National Recreation and Park Association have made the following recommendations: […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged Be Kind, be present, coronavirus, COVID-19, Daily reflections, Designated work space, Eat well, Exercise, Experience aquariums, Experience life, Experience museums, Experience zoos, handwashing, mindful eating, Mindfulness, physical activity, routine, Sanitizer, Stay-at Home, Uni-task, Virtual book club, Virtual concert, Virtual tour on April 2, 2020| 1 Comment » […]
August 25, 2011 by Pat Brinkman For most of us dairy is an important source of calcium, protein, potassium and (depending on the dairy food) Vitamin D. However, some people have problems with eating diary and then we hear of other concerns. So are dairy foods healthy or not? Bones – Milk critics have believed […]
As I recently reminisced with a group of friends, interwoven in our conversation were comments about our use of technology when we were teens. We wrote letters to one another instead of sending emails. We made very short long-distance calls rather than texting. We even took photos on a camera with film that had to […]
When I was little my grandmother loved everything about Hawaii and had the opportunity to travel there several times. She always wanted my sister and I to take a hula dance classes, but when you are a teenager, you don’t always want to do what your family asks of you. Fast forward 20+ years and […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Columbus Dispatch, cucumbers, dipes, easy recipes, farmers market recipes, healthy dip recipes, lynds fruit farm, Newark Advocate, ohio proud, summer recipes, yogurt dips on June 9, 2022| Leave a Comment » Farmers markets are in high gear and cucumbers will soon be multiplying right before our eyes! Cucumbers are a […]
As I recently reminisced with a group of friends, interwoven in our conversation were comments about our use of technology when we were teens. We wrote letters to one another instead of sending emails. We made very short long-distance calls rather than texting. We even took photos on a camera with film that had to […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged Be Kind, be present, coronavirus, COVID-19, Daily reflections, Designated work space, Eat well, Exercise, Experience aquariums, Experience life, Experience museums, Experience zoos, handwashing, mindful eating, Mindfulness, physical activity, routine, Sanitizer, Stay-at Home, Uni-task, Virtual book club, Virtual concert, Virtual tour on April 2, 2020| 1 Comment » […]
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 […]
Eating Well While Vacationing Saves the Guilt and Waistline too! Should vacation be a time to indulge without guilt? Will all those high calorie/high fat meals cause you to regret booking the trip when you return? How can you keep from ruining your vacation memories by having to purchase bigger clothes or compromising your health […]
Jackfruit is a large tree fruit native to Asian countries, and it has long been a staple food in South and Southeast Asia. In America, unripe jack fruit seems to be the next big thing, especially in the vegan cooking world! In 2016, using jackfruit as a healthful stand-in for meat was the most popular […]
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 […]
In our efforts to improve nutrition and choose “healthy foods”, it can sometimes be a challenge to know what is healthy and what is not. One measure of how a food fits in to your efforts to “eat healthy” is to look at how many important nutrients the food provides for the amount of calories […]
“I was just sittin’ here enjoyin’ the company. Plants got a lot to say, if you take the time to listen.” – Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. Are you looking to spend more time with your family? Want to become more physically active? How about needing to go to a place for peace, tranquility and […]