Summer is a magnificent season, when outdoor activities abound, and cookouts happen seemingly every weekend. Think of the general spread at a cookout. What comes to mind? Common cookout options include hotdogs, hamburgers, watermelon, chips, dip, and sweets. Unfortunately, many people do not take advantage of the summertime produce available, when it is at its […]
February is not only a time to celebrate love and Valentine’s Day with hearts, it is a time to raise awareness of Congenital Heart Defects and Diseases. Two years ago, I would have let February pass by like any other month, with the exception of flowers and candy from my husband. However, everything changed in […]
December 19, 2011 by Michelle Treber Hunger strikes and you are out shopping for the holidays. No time to cook? It is so convenient to go through the drive thru and pick up a meal. Instead of ordering the first thing you see on the menu, plan ahead to pick some healthier choices. If you […]
These days, most food products we buy are produced or packaged by a company that stamps on the food items a “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates are solely managed by industry, with no federal or state laws setting the length of time between when a food can be produced and/or […]
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 […]
At one time, brown bagging was popular just among school children and construction workers – but not anymore! Carrying meals to be eaten away from home has become a way of life for more and more people. There are a number of reasons why individuals choose to carry their lunch. Whether it’s because they are […]
What comes to mind when you think of February? For many, it’s Valentine’s Day, others may think of a dreaded month of winter weather. Some may know February as Black History Month. Still others, like me, may think of American Heart Month. While all of these are accurate, one is nearer and dearer to my […]
Falls are the leading cause of injury, even fatal injury, among older adults, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 1 in 4 Americans experience at least 1 fall every year, resulting in over 800,000 hospitalizations annually. Unfortunately, the numbers of people dying as a result of falling has been […]
The time of year is upon us where the sun is setting between 4:30pm and 5:30pm. It can really take a toll on us mentally and physically. In October, fellow blogger Misty Harmon shared a personal story about experiencing the winter blues in Fall: A SAD Time of Year. She went on to share the […]
Posted in Healthy People, Uncategorized, tagged bacteria, CDC, cook meat properly, ecoli, fever, foodsafety, outbreak, romaine lettuce, sandwiches, wash frruits and vegetables, wash hands on September 19, 2022| Leave a Comment » I was surprised when I heard last month that E.coli cases were on the rise in Wood County, the county I live and […]
Earlier this year I was teaching a Master of Memory class when someone asked me, “how does covid affect memory?” This is a valid question as up to 30% of COVID-19 patients at some clinics report experiencing brain fog weeks to months after they recover from their illness. Brain fog is a term used to […]
Posted in Healthy Finances, Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, Uncategorized, tagged crock pot dessert, food preservation, fruit crisp, fruit recipes, fruit roll ups, leftover food, making jam, making jellies, saving food, strawberry jam on August 25, 2022| Leave a Comment » …make lemonade! In other words, don’t throw it out just yet! Fruit during any […]
December 19, 2011 by Michelle Treber Hunger strikes and you are out shopping for the holidays. No time to cook? It is so convenient to go through the drive thru and pick up a meal. Instead of ordering the first thing you see on the menu, plan ahead to pick some healthier choices. If you […]
The trend to “go green” with using cloth reusable shopping bags is a good one. But how safe is it to reuse cloth for food products? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the materials used for reusable shopping bags can get contaminated with germs from food items. The microorganisms Salmonella and […]