Posted in Healthy People, tagged children, ChooseMyPlate, dairy, family, food choices, Food Decisions, food safety, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, lunch choices, Nutrition, pack a healthy lunch, Wellness on July 24, 2013| Leave a Comment » Children will soon be returning to school and to the routines that the school year […]
Massive heat waves are hitting parts of the country and breaking records. June has been a hot month with predictions that the heat will continue throughout the summer. Summer heat can be dangerous. The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities and clothing during […]
Photo: American Cancer Society It’s almost summertime and that means backyard barbecues, pool parties, and lazy afternoons in the sun. Before you head outdoors be sure to apply enough sunscreen to generously coat skin that will not be covered by clothing – at least an ounce (or the amount in a shot glass). Most people […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged bedtime, extracurricular activities, family, Family Dinner, family meals, homework, routines, school nights, school starting, sleep, sports on September 12, 2019| Leave a Comment » Over scheduled would be the word I try to avoid every fall. With school, starting sports and activities usually, resume making school nights hectic. There […]
July 21, 2011 by jennyeven Confused about conflicting nutrition information? Know where to find reliable nutrition facts based on sound research, or do you feel like you’re swimming in a sea of sharks? With the advancement of technology, consumers face a daily barage of “scientific” discoveries, ancient remedies, and miracle weight-loss diets from various media outlets. But how is a person able to identify credible information […]
I’m lucky because the majority of my teaching time with OSU is spent primarily in a standing position. But I also spend the occasional day in my office sitting in front of a computer. I would much rather stand than sit, so I finally took the bull by the horns and invested in a standing […]
September 1, 2011 by Michelle Treber Now is a great time to eat locally grown vegetables. Depending upon where you live, there may be an abundance of vegetables such as zucchini, tomatoes and peppers. Now is a great time to buy local fruit and vegetables and to support your local farmer’s markets. Zucchini Stir Fry is […]
Posted in Healthy Finances, Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged cleaning, decluttering, decorating for holidays, getting ready for holidays, holiday planning, Holidays, Home for the holidays on November 14, 2022| Leave a Comment » The holidays were always a big event in my family with lots of food, fun and family togetherness. I never realized […]
At no other time of the year do most American families gather together for food, family, fellowship, and fun than at the holiday season. We take off work to travel across the country or across town to gather for memorable moments and to eat delicious food, renew relationships, and watch endless amounts of football. If […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Apples, Calories, fall, fall produce, food choices, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Lifestyles, local foods, Nutrition, Ohio Apples, orchard on September 5, 2014| Leave a Comment » Next to football, my favorite thing about fall is apples! I have my personal favorite variety; what’s yours? Here are a […]
During the holidays we are more apt to sit down for a meal with family and friends. During the rest of the year it is not as common, although as educators in the Family and Consumer Sciences area we wish it were, for families to eat a meal seated together. So regardless of when the […]
I’m starting to think I have some Swedish blood/genealogy connection thing going on because every time I read about a new trend originating from that country, I realize I’m already doing it. The first time was when I wrote about Swedish death cleaning, which is the process of minimizing your possessions so your children won’t […]
Now is a great time to eat locally grown vegetables. Depending upon where you live, there may be an abundance of vegetables such as zucchini, tomatoes and peppers. Now is a great time to buy local fruit and vegetables and to support your local farmer’s markets. Zucchini Stir Fry is a recipe that is tasty, easy-to-make […]
February 20, 2020 by Daniel Remley Happy February! As you may know, February is National Heart Month… the perfect time to think about making heart healthy choices. For heart health, what would you choose? Butter vs margarine? Beef vs chicken? Heart healthy eating includes choosing food with less saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated is […]