October 30, 2017 by green308 I bought my first gallon of apple cider in mid-September and will continue to do so for a couple more months. No other beverage conjures up as many happy childhood memories of fall as drinking cider. I’m not an apple juice drinker, but I do love my cider! As a […]
January 28, 2019 by green308 Some of you long time American Idol fans may remember seeing an older contestant in 2010 rapping to a song he wrote called “Pants on the Ground.” I’m going to take a little artistic license here and encourage you to get some “plants” on the ground. The reason for the […]
Most people know that today is known as Cinco de Mayo but many aren’t aware that May is National Salsa Month. National Salsa Month began in 1997, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pace® salsa in recognition of the popularity and unique heritage of salsa. In observance, you should consider trying to make your own homemade […]
Every time I go to the store lately I see things declaring, “Happy Fall Y’all!” or some variation. While many people love all things fall, I am not a fan. Yes, you read that correctly, I am not a fan of fall. First, the changing colors on the trees means the leaves are dying in […]
November 16, 2020 by jmlobb As we approach the holiday season with the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting our daily lives, it is time to consider how to celebrate safely. This year may present the perfect opportunity to tweak old traditions and try something new! The CDC has provided guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while […]
I love everything about fall… bright blue skies, the return to school and routine, crisp temperatures, apples, pumpkins, cinnamon spice candles, and the changing color of trees. I get so much joy from seeing the beautiful array of fall foliage. I actually feel more energetic during the fall. I tend to do more “fall cleaning” […]
September 21, 2020 by jmlobb My son eating an apple. I am a Registered Dietitian and toddler mom. In the year my son was born, Weight Watchers rolled out an app called Kurbo by WW to help children ages 8 to 17 “build healthy habits for life”. The app allows users to track what they […]
“What’s in your wallet?” is a great marketing program for a credit card but with all jokes aside; do you really know what is in your wallet or purse? I bet you don’t! Take the challenge. Sit down with a pen and paper and make a list of everything in your wallet. Do you know […]
December 5, 2016 by bethstefura The holidays are a time for eating delicious food and spending time with friends and family. Studies show the average American gains one pound during the holiday season. If you are on a special diet due to elevated blood pressure or high cholesterol, holiday foods can be tricky. No one […]
November 19, 2015 by green308 When you exercise, you generate heat. If the exercise is vigorous or sustained, you produce so much heat that you become hot and sweaty. How many calories did you burn? Check your METS. What is a MET? MET stands for Metabolic Equivalent Task. One MET is equal to the rate […]
November 25, 2019 by green308 One of my favorite cold weather foods is squash. Winter squash is different from summer squash in both form and function. It’s got harder rinds, more varieties, and greater nutritional value. The most common types–acorn, butternut, Hubbard, spaghetti, and crookneck–are super foods. They provide antioxidants such as alpha and beta […]
John Snow was a British physician who lived and practiced in Victorian-era London. Many credit him as being the father of public health and epidemiology (the study of disease). At the time, cholera was raging in European cities, yet physicians didn’t know how it was spread. Through careful detective work by conducting interviews and making maps, Dr. […]
April 18, 2019 by bethstefura Every day on my drive to work I cross over the Mosquito Creek causeway. Driving over the lake is always beautiful with the scenery of birds, and ice anglers in the winter and an array of boats and skiers in the summer. Driving over the causeway twice a day, enjoying nature has […]
March 14, 2022 by mrsmrupp Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It represents a restart with fresh beginnings. Spring cleaning may look different for each person and may include deep cleaning your house, preparing your garden, washing windows, and it can also mean spring cleaning your finances. Spring cleaning your finances can provide a […]
