October 27, 2016 by Michelle Treber Fall is the perfect time to enjoy pumpkins. My OSU Extension county office is located in Circleville, Ohio; home of The Circleville Pumpkin Show where you can find everything made from pumpkins. Although the show is over for 2016, check out the giant pumpkins shown at the event. Some […]
Website Details Pat Brinkman, Extension Educator and Assistant Professor, M.A, Ohio State University Extension, Fayette County. Her specialization is in nutrition and health. She enjoys working with all ages and helping them live healthier lives. She has two grown children. Older Posts »
No time for grocery shopping but the refrigerator is empty? Maybe it’s time to try online ordering with pickup or delivery. Many grocery chains are offering this option, which can be helpful in our busy lifestyle. So, what are the pros and cons? Pros Online ordering can be done anytime of the day. Most grocery […]
It’s spring! The weather is starting to warm up, and outdoor farmer’s markets are preparing to open. Whether you shop at the grocery store or from a local market, spring provides many great options for produce. During the spring season, strawberries, radishes, asparagus, and spinach are just a few produce items that start to make […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged food choices, Food Decisions, food labels, food safety, food selection, health benefits, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, Nutrition, Wellness on July 31, 2014| Leave a Comment » Are you being tricked at the grocery store? Are you sure products you are buying really are as healthy as they claim? […]
June 22, 2015 by lisabarlage While vegetarians go “meatless” every day, there is a growing movement across the country and even the world for the rest of us to do “Meatless Monday’s” once a week. Following this trend can help your health and your bank account too. Meals without meat aren’t a new thing; families […]
October 28, 2022 by lisabarlage At a recent professional development conference for the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences in Raleigh, North Carolina I was able to take part in an in-depth tour of a family operated produce farm in Princeton, North Carolina. While I attended many great sessions at the conference, it […]
February 15, 2018 by economos2 Many of us today are trying to find away to lower cholesterol, lowering blood sugars, reducing arthritis pain and yes boosting our memory. If we open our cupboards looking to add flavor to our food we might just find a spice that is common in our households called Cinnamon. What […]
Beach clean-ups can be exciting events with a large turnout where volunteers remove lots of waste. Sometimes there are bulky items; car tires, shopping carts, or shoes that people have left behind. I attended a clean-up recently and I am proud to report that there was little litter. My fellow Ohioans are removing the waste […]
June 10, 2019 by bethstefura As school districts close down the 18-19 school year, I’m reminded of the joy I felt as a kid on the last day of school. The euphoria of knowing I had the whole summer to do whatever I wanted. Weeks of independence, sunshine and no schedules to follow! It’s easy […]
Website Details Jami Dellifield is a Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County. She loves to teach and encourage others to try something new! Jami is a Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and the co-author of the nationally award winning 4-H project book, […]
A few days ago we read about the abundance of zucchini plants in many of our gardens. Peppers are another vegetable that has been producing non-stop recently. My grandson’s garden is providing all of us with more peppers than we can use! Being a young entrepreneur, he even set up a small stand near their […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged 1920, 1930, basic 4, basic 7, bread, carbohyrdrates, cereal, Dietary Guidelines, Eat the Basic 7, family meals, Fiber, Food, food safety, foodborne illness, fruit, healthy dietary pattern, Meat, Protein, USDA, vitamins and minerals, W. O Atwater on April 5, 2021| Leave a Comment » In January, I wrote about the […]
August 5, 2021 by woelfl1 The pandemic has caused ripples of uncertainty and concern in all areas of life. At the start of the pandemic, people sheltered in place and stayed home. Children began virtual learning, some employees transitioned to a home office environment. For others though, the transition was not as easy. People lost […]