October 3, 2019 by Pat Brinkman Too busy? Late for a practice? Another meeting? Only way to eat is to go through the fast food lane. Oh well, maybe they will have a quick healthy option. We know fast foods are usually high in fat, calories and sugar and many are also high in […]
August 4, 2016 by economos2 Did you know that tart (sour) cherries have powerful secret nutrients? Studies have found that the antioxidants in tart cherries are highest at peak ripeness, so consuming them when they are fully ripe will offer the most health benefits. Both fresh tart cherries and cherry juice concentrate contain compounds called […]
May 26, 2016 by Pat Brinkman Have you heard the buzzing sound or felt the itchy bites? Mosquitoes are around. We used to think the itchy bite marks were just a pest. Now, we hear more and more about diseases the mosquitoes are carrying. Mosquitoes can carry serious diseases. Some experts consider the mosquito the […]
I’m beginning to notice a higher than normal amount of questions about the thyroid at my nutrition programs. Since January is Thyroid Awareness Month, I decided to refresh my brain and hopefully yours as well about the purpose and structure of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland wrapped around your windpipe. […]
June 8, 2020 by lisabarlage When I asked if your home office is killing you – I’m not asking if your dog drives you nuts because he barks at every delivery truck going down the street, or your children need food/homework help/or fight every time you get on a Zoom. I’m asking if you need […]
June 13, 2016 by jennyeven On average, women live five to ten years longer than men. Why the disproportion? One reason may be that men are 33 percent less likely to go to the doctor (CDC). Other reasons suggest that more men smoke and drink than women and males generally have weaker social connections. Men […]
April 27, 2015 by lisabarlage Safe, high quality home canned foods begin with the right equipment, used properly. Why risk losing your time and food dollar through spoilage? Check and assemble good equipment before the season begins, then maintain it well. Check jars and bands. Discard chipped jars and rusted or distorted bands. Have pressure […]
Many of us know we should be eating fruits and vegetables. However, few of us are actually getting the recommended intake. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76% of adults do not meet fruit recommendations of 1.5-2 cups per day. Additionally, 87% of adults do not meet vegetable recommendations […]
August 6, 2020 by bethstefura Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is not part of the normal aging process. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that begins with mild memory loss and can later affect one’s ability to carry out activities of daily living. On a personal note, my Mom – […]
The start of a new school year is right around the corner. Many stores are stocking their shelves with book bags, school supplies and boxes of crayons and pencils. For some children the start of a new school year brings fears and anxiety about bullying. According to the website, www.stopbullying.gov bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior […]
I was about 4 weeks from my due date when I stepped out our back door and noticed that the bricks supporting the step were loose. As time was flying by, I knew that in the blink of an eye, our baby would be born and then crawling and mobile before we knew it, and […]
July 9, 2014 by lisabarlage My Dad used to tease us, as children, with the famous line, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Well, now is the time to enjoy! What’s YOUR favorite flavor? I often wondered, where did that phrase come from, anyway? According to Stanford University, “Ice Cream” or […]
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, […]
While many of us are just happy to be able to watch the madness of basketball tournaments this March – we know that it will not be like other tournament years. We will not be gathering for parties, many of us are still not eating in restaurants/pubs, and we cannot watch the games live yet […]