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 […]
January 26, 2021 by powers1barker What do David Letterman, Burt Reynolds, Reggie Lewis, Barbara Walters, Bill Clinton, Hank Gathers, Toni Braxton, Kelsey Grammar, Dick Cheney, and Bret Michaels all have in common? All of them have or had some form of heart disease. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death […]
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, […]
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 […]
Are you still wearing your mask? Do they really work? Do you still have to wear one after getting the vaccine? We all want to get rid of these masks. So, do they really help? Sanja IIic, OSU Associate Professor and food safety state specialist, did some research with Case Western Reserve University to see […]
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 […]
Many women find that taking care of others – family, friends, and neighbors – becomes part of their normal day to day schedule. While this can provide us with a great sense of fulfillment by helping others who need us, it often adds stress to our lives. We find that we are not only cooking, […]
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 […]
Walk with others “The police called; they have Mom. It’s the third time this month that Mom got mixed up and was found in the neighbor’s house. Mom is getting more and more confused. She doesn’t prepare healthy meals and often forgets to turn the oven off when she cooks. She misses doses of her […]
Have you been touched by autism? I have a friend whose child has severe autism, limiting speech and functioning. She embraces her son and helps him with so many challenges and yet the struggle can be exhausting. I recently met an artist whose creative genius can be attributed to her autism. I once heard Temple […]
January 17, 2012 by linnettegoard 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 […]
July 19, 2013 by green308 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 […]
Knowing that long-term weight management to maintain good health is important, we should be able to determine whether the guidelines/programs of popular diets are set up to be healthy habits for a lifetime or a fad diet that is all hype and will provide only a short-term fix. Health Risks Fad Diets, and Yo-Yo Dieting […]
How many times a day, a week, or a month do you say, “I am so busy?” When I look at my calendar, yes I still use paper, there are times when I get a little overwhelmed and wonder why I am so busy. I color-code my calendar to denote meetings, presentations or classes, blogs, […]
