Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged Diet and Cancer, food choices, fresh produce, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, local foods, Nutrition on July 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
One of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh produce – especially fresh berries. July is the peak month for blackberries and raspberries to be available, while blueberries are in season from July to September. Often during these peak months berries will be available at great prices or maybe even free if […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged food choices, Food Decisions, fresh produce, Fruits, Fruits & Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, local foods, menu planning, Nutrition, produce, recipes, Vegetables on July 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Have you tried grilling vegetables and fruit? Grilling can bring out the flavors in fruits and vegetables, but watch out as they quickly burn. It’s important not to get the food too close to the coals (or gas), so it heats before it starts to blacken. Here are some suggestions from Julie Garden-Robinson, a food […]
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Garlic – the flavorful bulb – is an essential ingredient in many recipes. Some studies have shown that garlic can also be good for your health! Although it’s a pantry staple year-round, garlic is especially popular in summer dishes. If you haven’t tried fresh garlic, now’s the time to sample the variety of bulbs in season. […]
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Posted in food safety, Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged food safety, food storage, fresh produce, healthy choices, local foods, recipes, Vegetables on June 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Local Foods – Fresh and Healthy! Most of us will agree that fresh and unprocessed food is usually a healthier and tastier choice. Now that we are heading into summer in Ohio, we will have more and more choices when it comes to choosing and using fresh foods that are grown locally. Nothing tastes quite as […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, Mindless eating, tagged Calories, Distracted Eating, Food Decisions, healthy choices, Mindless Eating, portion control, reduce calories, weight control on April 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re like most people in this country, you could lose a few pounds for either personal appearance or for health concerns. A simple way to accomplish this is to avoid overeating. Overeating is when you eat more food than what your body needs for daily maintenance and growth. The extra food you consume simply […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, tagged Baked goods, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, Heart Disease, Ingredients, Nutrition, Risk Factors, Trans-Fats, Wellness on April 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Just last month another group of lawmakers proposed a bill to eliminate trans-fats from grade-school lunches. Why do trans-fats continue to be used when all you have heard is bad? Synthetic trans-fats raise you “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, lower your “good” (HDL) cholesterol and increase your triglycerides. Thus, these synthetic trans-fats increase your risk of heart […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, Physical Activity, tagged Exercise, fitness, health, Lifestyles, stress reduction, walking, weight control, Wellness on March 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We have been enjoying a beautiful early spring with warm days and comfortable nights. This might be the perfect time for you to start a walking program. There are few other types of exercise that are as easy, accessible and affordable as walking. Walking provides so many benefits for our bodies. It can help lower […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, tagged Calories, ChooseMyPlate, Diet and Cancer, food choices, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, Heart Disease, Meat, Meat Labels, menu planning, Nutrition, reduce calories, weight control, Wellness on March 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Have you wondered just how lean that piece of meat is? When comparing ground meats do you get confused as to what may be the leanest? As of March 1 fresh meat and poultry has to carry the Nutrition Facts label we see on other packaged goods. Not all packages have to contain a label […]
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Get ready for this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association) sponsors the event by encouraging the public to eat a healthy diet. Since this year’s theme is MyPlate, consumers can focus on consuming the recommended foods […]
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February is celebrated as American Heart Month to bring awareness of the impact of heart disease and to suggest lifestyle changes that can help us to have healthier hearts. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in three deaths are from […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged Diet and Cancer, food choices, fresh produce, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, local foods, Nutrition on July 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
One of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh produce – especially fresh berries. July is the peak month for blackberries and raspberries to be available, while blueberries are in season from July to September. Often during these peak months berries will be available at great prices or maybe even free if […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged food choices, Food Decisions, fresh produce, Fruits, Fruits & Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, local foods, menu planning, Nutrition, produce, recipes, Vegetables on July 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Have you tried grilling vegetables and fruit? Grilling can bring out the flavors in fruits and vegetables, but watch out as they quickly burn. It’s important not to get the food too close to the coals (or gas), so it heats before it starts to blacken. Here are some suggestions from Julie Garden-Robinson, a food […]
Read Full Post »
Garlic – the flavorful bulb – is an essential ingredient in many recipes. Some studies have shown that garlic can also be good for your health! Although it’s a pantry staple year-round, garlic is especially popular in summer dishes. If you haven’t tried fresh garlic, now’s the time to sample the variety of bulbs in season. […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in food safety, Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged food safety, food storage, fresh produce, healthy choices, local foods, recipes, Vegetables on June 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Local Foods – Fresh and Healthy! Most of us will agree that fresh and unprocessed food is usually a healthier and tastier choice. Now that we are heading into summer in Ohio, we will have more and more choices when it comes to choosing and using fresh foods that are grown locally. Nothing tastes quite as […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, Mindless eating, tagged Calories, Distracted Eating, Food Decisions, healthy choices, Mindless Eating, portion control, reduce calories, weight control on April 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re like most people in this country, you could lose a few pounds for either personal appearance or for health concerns. A simple way to accomplish this is to avoid overeating. Overeating is when you eat more food than what your body needs for daily maintenance and growth. The extra food you consume simply […]
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Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, tagged Baked goods, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, Heart Disease, Ingredients, Nutrition, Risk Factors, Trans-Fats, Wellness on April 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Just last month another group of lawmakers proposed a bill to eliminate trans-fats from grade-school lunches. Why do trans-fats continue to be used when all you have heard is bad? Synthetic trans-fats raise you “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, lower your “good” (HDL) cholesterol and increase your triglycerides. Thus, these synthetic trans-fats increase your risk of heart […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, Physical Activity, tagged Exercise, fitness, health, Lifestyles, stress reduction, walking, weight control, Wellness on March 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We have been enjoying a beautiful early spring with warm days and comfortable nights. This might be the perfect time for you to start a walking program. There are few other types of exercise that are as easy, accessible and affordable as walking. Walking provides so many benefits for our bodies. It can help lower […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, tagged Calories, ChooseMyPlate, Diet and Cancer, food choices, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, Heart Disease, Meat, Meat Labels, menu planning, Nutrition, reduce calories, weight control, Wellness on March 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Have you wondered just how lean that piece of meat is? When comparing ground meats do you get confused as to what may be the leanest? As of March 1 fresh meat and poultry has to carry the Nutrition Facts label we see on other packaged goods. Not all packages have to contain a label […]
Read Full Post »
Get ready for this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association) sponsors the event by encouraging the public to eat a healthy diet. Since this year’s theme is MyPlate, consumers can focus on consuming the recommended foods […]
Read Full Post »
February is celebrated as American Heart Month to bring awareness of the impact of heart disease and to suggest lifestyle changes that can help us to have healthier hearts. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in three deaths are from […]
Read Full Post »