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. […]
When the lights go out do Not open your refrigerator or freezer. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Plan ahead; keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer, which can help you determine the safe zones! Make sure to look in at the zones of being safe for the […]
Is it possible that living around more green spaces can improve or help your health? It can help you live longer according to a 2016 analysis by Harvard School of Public Health researchers in a study of 100,000 women. Women living in the areas with the most greenness in an area within a tenth of […]
Is it possible that living around more green spaces can improve or help your health? It can help you live longer according to a 2016 analysis by Harvard School of Public Health researchers in a study of 100,000 women. Women living in the areas with the most greenness in an area within a tenth of […]
In my family of four, it is often my thirteen-year-old daughter who requests a family game night. This is the same thirteen-year-old who truly does not want (or need) a cell phone because she doesn’t want to become addicted to a phone. I think she’s on to something here… She craves the interaction and time […]
Cell phone Is your cell phone at risk of someone accessing it? Our phones have contacts, pictures, videos, directions, social media links, banking, and all kinds of other information. I recently went to The Ohio State University’s Cyber security day. I learned it is not hard for hackers to get information off our phones, but […]
An important seasonal topic that can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic is growing and eating fresh local produce. Good news: whether you grow a garden or not, local Ohio farmers are committed to supplying us with fresh produce during the growing season. Vegetable gardening offers easy access to fresh, in-season produce for all ages and […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged beverages, Calories, Energy drinks, food choices, Food Decisions, health, health benefits, healthy choices, Healthy Living, Nutrition, snacks, Sports Drinks, sugar beverages, Wellness on September 29, 2014| Leave a Comment » Need more energy? Have this energy drink. If you are playing a sport, you need a sports drink. Really, do […]
October 14, 2013 by marilynrabe As adults, we recognize the importance of getting enough sleep each night. It is easy for us to see how much better we feel and how much better we function when we have had a good night’s sleep. When it comes to our children though we may not think about […]
March 11, 2019 by hreister How much do you know about E-cigarettes (e-cigs, juul, e-hookahs, vape pens, tank systems, etc.)? If you are like me, it wasn’t much until I heard about a child at my son’s school being suspended for possessing one. Suddenly, I took notice and I am glad I did. E-cigs work […]
September 5, 2011 by lisabarlage “What is Labor Day for anyway?” Just a day off work and school? An official end to summer? A patriotic holiday for Americans? A chance to eat great food with my friends and family? The signal to put your white pants and shoes away until next Memorial Day? According to […]
July 3, 2012 by Pat Brinkman 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 […]
After all the fun family activities and festivities surrounding the holidays, many people find themselves experiencing a big let-down or what some might call the “winter blues”. Typically, there is such anticipation and jubilation heading into the holidays that once it is all over, we find ourselves asking the question “Now what?” According to the […]
Many of us plan to eat healthier but sometimes “life” gets in the way. Do you pack the same old thing for your lunch? Do you run through a drive-thru just for the convenience? If this sounds like you, keep reading for tips to help you eat a healthier lunch. March is National Nutrition Month, […]