It’s Fair and Festival time! My grandchildren love to go see, touch, and feed the farm animals. Farm animals are usually a part of the festivities with petting zoos, agricultural fairs, open farms, and shows. This activity can put your children and you at higher risk for a foodborne illness or other diseases from animals. How […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged BMI, Exercise, weight on April 12, 2011| 1 Comment » There are many reasons for being at a healthy weight. You want to look good and have the energy to participate in everyday activities. But more importantly is to be in good health. By maintaining a healthy weight you can […]
Do you ever think about your lymphatic system? Don’t feel bad if the answer is no. Most people don’t, which isn’t surprising. About the only time we do (think about it) is when we hear that someone has developed cancer in their lymph nodes. And then we feel a little fear, along with ignorance, about […]
Do you need to purchase a gift for the person who has it all? Are you trying to avoid the crush of busy stores? Or maybe you aren’t great at cyber shopping? If one of these describes you or you’re just intrigued, let’s look at a list of “Outside the Box” ideas for gifts this […]
Most of us are aware of the benefits of healthy eating – plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and low fat dairy and lean protein. However it is easy to forget the “rules” as we hurry through the grocery store to purchase food for our family. The Food Marketing Institute estimates that a […]
Time to clean your coffee maker? Using it each morning many of us forget to take the time to clean it. If you just heat water in it why do you have to clean it? Mold and bacteria love a moist environment. Not drying it out between uses can cause growth. If there is still […]
Many people exercise primarily to firm, tone, and/or lose weight. Those are all admirable goals, but they focus primarily on the outside of the body. A big “inside” part of the body affected by physical activity is your brain. We don’t put our heads into exercise equipment or walk upside down (at least not on […]
The Easter Bunny came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and while he was here he ate some nice, healthy carrots. We need to follow his example, because his favorite food is actually one awesome vegetable. A 10-year study recently completed in the Netherlands shows that carrot intake can greatly reduce the risk for […]
As we quickly transfer from summer to fall, the thought of biting into a wonderful, fresh Ohio apple comes to mind! Is there anything quite as good – and good for you? A medium raw 2 ½ inch apple contains Vitamin C, Potassium, about 4 grams of fiber and only about 75 calories. In 2008, the […]
The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are produced […]
Time to clean your coffee maker? Using it each morning many of us forget to take the time to clean it. If you just heat water in it why do you have to clean it? Mold and bacteria love a moist environment. Not drying it out between uses can cause growth. If there is still […]
Each year, I find myself becoming more curious about my ancestry. Who shaped me in to the person I am today? Some relatives were living when I was born, others I only know through the stories, and yet, each person has a part in who I am. There are many websites available to search for ancestors, […]
Never underestimate the power of a snack. They have a major impact on a child’s diet. Nutrition research supporting the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans is clear. As Americans, we eat more calories than we need, without getting the needed nutrients. How does this happen? By eating foods that are high in calories and low […]
Most soups and stews are made from a base of stock or broth. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two items? The main differences are: the use of bones or meat length of cooking time the type of seasonings added Stock is made using bones (unless it’s a vegetable stock), water, […]
