Monday, March 20th marked the first official day of Spring. Now is the perfect time to get outside and commit to increasing your daily dose of Vitamin N(ature). Why should you go outside? The health and wellness benefits of being outdoors are numerous. If you want to dive deep into these benefits, read Florence William’s […]
September 6, 2021 by jmlobb Do you have any Labor Day plans? Maybe you’ll be spending the holiday with family and friends and grilling up some great food to share. Grilling can be a great way to connect with others and enjoy the outdoors. Plus, there are some health benefits associated with preparing food on […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Columbus Dispatch, cucumbers, dipes, easy recipes, farmers market recipes, healthy dip recipes, lynds fruit farm, Newark Advocate, ohio proud, summer recipes, yogurt dips on June 9, 2022| Leave a Comment » Farmers markets are in high gear and cucumbers will soon be multiplying right before our eyes! Cucumbers are a […]
July 14, 2016 by Daniel Remley Ever wonder where you can buy gooseberries directly from a local producer? What about hydroponically produced sweet corn? What if you want to find a local producer who will deliver certified organic, fresh dill right to your doorstep? Do you know where to find a farmer’s market in your […]
Do you recall this childhood playground song? In celebration of National Bean Day, take a minute to learn why you should be eating beans. Although beans are not a fruit, they may be magical because they fit under not one, but two food groups. Within USDA’s MyPlate they are found under the vegetable and protein groups […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Columbus Dispatch, cucumbers, dipes, easy recipes, farmers market recipes, healthy dip recipes, lynds fruit farm, Newark Advocate, ohio proud, summer recipes, yogurt dips on June 9, 2022| Leave a Comment » Farmers markets are in high gear and cucumbers will soon be multiplying right before our eyes! Cucumbers are a […]
April 1, 2015 by shuster24 Nothing welcomes spring more than the annual egg hunt. Whether it’s a community, neighborhood or family hunt, food safety is of utmost importance. Follow these food safety guidelines to ensure your egg hunt is fun AND food safe. Before the hunt . . . • Wash your hands thoroughly before […]
April 27, 2017 by tammyohio I know many people do not feel like they have the time or space to garden, but they love the taste of fresh vegetables and herbs in the meals that they prepare at home. Container gardening is a great way to make this possible with minimal expense, space, and time. […]
By April, the writing was on the wall. More people were gearing up to plant vegetable gardens than we’d seen in quite a while. That meant that more people were planning how to preserve their abundance of produce. Apparently as people were stocking up on toilet paper, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, they were also […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged brain health, breakfast, charcuterie, cheeses, cured meats, Dietary Guidelines, dietitan, Fruits, Healthy, healthy meals, snacks, veggies on January 20, 2022| Leave a Comment » Charcuterie boards have recently become one of my favorite ways to create a meal. I have created a charcuterie board for various meals and snacks. According […]
With the holidays around the corner, I have been thinking about all the things that have changed over the years. When I was a kid, we went to my grandparents’ house on Christmas Eve and celebrated with my aunts, uncles, and cousins. When my grandparents moved in to an apartment, the holidays were divided amongst […]
December 21, 2015 by Daniel Remley Many people go into a hibernation mode during the winter months, and end up gaining extra pounds after all the food and drink. Physical activity is important every time of the year, and the CDC recommends least 150 minutes a week of moderate activities (like brisk walking) and at […]
Clutter means different things to different people, but can generally be categorized into the following groups: • Unused things or things with no sentimental value • Unfinished things • Disorganized things • Too many things in too small a place Clutter says something about you! Maybe you are holding on to the past, unable to make up your […]
You may have heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” Several recent research articles have sounded the alarms about the cardiovascular risk association with too much sedentary behavior. One study compared people who logged more than four hours of screen time to those with less than two and found a 125% increased risk in cardiovascular […]