Too busy? Late for a practice? Another meeting? Only way to eat is to go through the fast food lane. Oh well, maybe they will have a quick healthy option. We know fast foods are usually high in fat, calories and sugar and many are also high in sodium. Eating these frequently can have […]
May 21, 2012 by Pat Brinkman As the bright sun is shining you put on sunglasses to protect your eyes. Are you eating to protect your vision? With age-related macular degeneration the major cause of blindness in older people did you know, what you eat may help lower your risk? Eating a variety of colorful […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Farmers Market, Go Local, harvest, Healthy Food Choices, Home grown foods, Local, local foods, Market, National Farmers Market Week, summer vegetables on August 5, 2013| Leave a Comment » Does anything taste better than corn on the cob or a tomato fresh from the garden? Many of us don’t have […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Farmers Market, Go Local, harvest, Healthy Food Choices, Home grown foods, Local, local foods, Market, National Farmers Market Week, summer vegetables on August 5, 2013| Leave a Comment » Does anything taste better than corn on the cob or a tomato fresh from the garden? Many of us don’t have […]
Football season is here, which means tailgating and parties. Having delicious snacks and appetizers is a must when gathering to watch your favorite football teams, but most of the time what’s offered is laden with excessive calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. You know the culprits–loaded nachos, dips, chips, burgers, wings, and sodas; not to […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged family, friends, health, humor, relationships, social awareness, social network, support, Well-being on July 6, 2017| Leave a Comment » There are many different facets of health. We think of health as eating well and exercising, yet health also includes our social interactions and connections. We all tend to […]
June 22, 2015 by lisabarlage While vegetarians go “meatless” every day, there is a growing movement across the country and even the world for the rest of us to do “Meatless Monday’s” once a week. Following this trend can help your health and your bank account too. Meals without meat aren’t a new thing; families […]
February 23, 2012 by linnettegoard Is your kitchen the hub for activity? Does your family socialize, do homework, read the mail and generally congregate around the kitchen table or island? With all the activity going on have you ever stopped to think about how clean this space is? Before putting food on these surfaces make […]
August 6, 2015 by jennyeven Summer Pop Stars! We’re heading into the dog days of summer, and what better way to cool down than with a chilly ice pop? But not any ice pop will do! Skip the options found in your local supermarket, which can be laden with artificial color and sugar. Instead, be […]
Website Details Jennifer Even, MEd, Ohio State University Extension, Hamilton County. Her specialization is nutrition, health and wellness. Her teaching efforts focus on diabetes education, worksite wellness, and food security. « Newer Posts – Older Posts »
It’s 2018! What is at the top of your New Year resolutions for 2018? Eat better? Increase your physical activity? Get better organized? While all of these are great resolutions, they can often become overwhelming. Start the year off right with small, manageable changes to your lifestyle. Park your car at the farthest point at […]
When I was in my early 40s my ankles started to swell up. I was healthy in every other way with the exception of living with Type 1 diabetes. Through a urine and blood test, doctors were concerned that I had some indicators of a kidney disease. After a biopsy, I was was diagnosed with […]
October 14, 2021 by Michelle Treber Each year I select a word for the upcoming year. It isn’t something I do lightly. I spend time considering what I want to focus my intentions on for the upcoming year. Instead of making numerous New Year resolutions, use this word to set goals or intentions in each […]
January 31, 2013 by linnettegoard The Super Bowl is not just a day for football, but also a day for parties and food. Don’t invite food borne illness to your party. Follow a few simple rules to keep it Super Safe. CLEAN and wash kitchen surfaces, utensils and hands before preparing or serving food and […]