While May is considered National Strawberry Month, late May and early June are the perfect time to pick your own or purchase locally grown berries in the Mid-West. To select the very best berries – choose those with full red color, as they will not continue to ripen like some other fruits. The caps should […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 20, 2015 by jennyeven Arthritis affects more than 1 in 5 people, or 52.5 million U.S adults. The word arthritis means joint inflammation, and can be associated with over 100 million rheumatic diseases (1). The diseases can vary in severity and can affect many joints, organs, and a person’s immune system. Someone can develop […]
There are many things I love about the holiday season: the lights, cheer, traditions, time with family and friends, just to name a few. At the same time, there is one thing I dread: baked goods and sweet treats seem to be everywhere, and avoiding them takes significant planning and effort! I have many friends […]
August 11, 2022 by jlowe495 When asked in a recent poll, 58% of Americans said that Monday was their least favorite day of the week. For many people, Monday marks the start of a new work week and the tasks and responsibilities that come along with it. Individuals may start to feel some anticipatory anxiety […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Be Fit, Calcium, challenge, Exercise, Fiber, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, Get Healthy, Gluten, health, healthy choices, inorganic foods, Nutrition, organic foods, Superfoods, weight control, Wellness, whole grains on August 28, 2014| Leave a Comment » Join Ohio State University Extension for a six-week personal wellness challenge. This […]
A friend on Facebook wrote this, “The month of November is National Adoption Month. The best decision I EVER made in my life was opening my heart up to the possibility that I could be a mother without giving birth. So thankful to God.” It started me thinking. More than 100,000 children and youth in […]
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December 18, 2012 by Dana Brown Let’s face it, not all of us get the recommended amount of dairy we need each day. Sure, we may have a little milk in our coffee or a slice of cheese on our sandwich, but unless we get the recommended 3 cups a day for adults, we become […]
Many things have changed in the American diet since the Nutrition Facts label was introduced 20 years ago. The Nutrition Facts Label, introduced in 1993, helps consumers make informed choices and maintain dietary practices. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to update the Nutrition Facts label found on most of the food packages […]
The weather outside is very cold and I begin to feel that scratchy throat. I am seeing my daughter’s nose running and hear her complaining about her ear hurting. Amidst the holiday celebrations and more contact with friends and family, contagious illnesses are making their rounds. Besides the number one action of washing our hands […]
August 16, 2022 by lisabarlage Back to school season is the perfect time to up your game with the goal of having zero or reduced waste lunches. By planning, your family can greatly reduce the amount of food waste created. Here are a few tips from the Ohio State University Extension Sustainability Team: Purchase glass, […]
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 […]