THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. This has been a constant sound in our house lately. There is a poor cardinal who sees his reflection in our front window and tries to attack himself. Upon reflection, I have realized that I am like that cardinal. I repeat the same series of actions over and over and […]
August 24, 2012 by lisabarlage If you have been paying attention to the news recently you have probably heard or read that food prices for the rest of 2012 and 2013 are expected to rise 2.5 to 3.5%. This proposed increase is due to the impact of the severe drought on grain product foods and […]
February 14, 2012 by lisabarlage The week of February 13 – 19 is celebrated as Random Acts of Kindness week. From paying for food for the car behind you in thefast food drive through to shoveling snow from someone’s driveway, to making a favorite dessert for someone unexpectedly are just examples of how people share […]
Do you think that your current sugary snacks may be making you crave more sugary snacks? This may be the truth for many people. When you eat simple carbohydrates, without protein or fat, hunger may be satisfied but it is usually short term. The energy boost usually wears off quickly leaving you hungry and soon […]
As we begin a new year, it is a great time to think about your food budget and ways to eat better on a budget. There are many ways you can save money on the foods you eat. Here are a few tips to help you get the most for your food budget! Before heading […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Beach Travel, CDC, Conservation, Conserving energy, Environmental Impact, environmental wellness, family, family time, International Travel, International Travel tips, Travel Tips, Travel Warnings, vacation on August 4, 2014| Leave a Comment » Where did the summer go? It seems like it was just the beginning of June and now the stores […]
September 18, 2012 by green308 One of the hardest issues to deal with when you’re trying to lose weight is achieving satiety (how “full” you feel after eating). It has been a problem for me for decades because I am a very fast eater. Anyone else out there like that?? I can inhale a meal […]
September 6, 2011 by smith3993 . Could laughing more help prevent heart attacks? Could this no cost, no side effect action really be part of the preventative action needed to keep one free from heart disease? A team from the University of Maryland Center for Preventive Cardiology has started to document some proof of this […]
January 17, 2011 by Pat Brinkman Making healthy choices in what we choose to drink is a giant step toward a healthy diet. However, in American our consumption of soft-drinks has increased almost 500 percent over the past 50 years. When you drink non-diet soda you take in more calories than those who do not. […]
October 10, 2011 by smith3993 A polyunsaturated fat that is needed for proper brain growth and development has really been in the news recently. Omega-3s are found in many foods but are most prevalent in fatty fish. Some of the fatty fish high in Omega-3s include: salmon, sardines, canned albacore “white” tuna, flounder, mackerel and […]
Everyone thinks the elderly are the most at risk for being scam victims. We have stereotyped that the “less educated, less intelligent, elderly, lower income, and less financially secure” at the most at risk for a scam. However, according to a survey by the Council of Better Business Bureaus found roughly 30 percent of those […]
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May 17, 2012 by jennyeven Did you know that the average American family throws away approximately $1600 worth of food each year? If you’re like most people, you probably buy things you don’t need at the grocery store, or you may end up with leftovers that don’t appeal to family members. However, just by following […]
We all know that there are many reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables. Baking a batch of muffins is a great way to add extra produce to your diet, especially if you have overripe fruit or vegetables that you want to use before they spoil. Apples, pears, carrots, zucchini, bananas, berries and citrus fruits […]