It’s been over thirty years since Chia Pets were all the rage, and today, chia is popular once again! This time around, though, chia seeds are trending in the food world because of their nutritional benefits. Hailing from a plant in the mint family, chia seeds have long been cultivated and consumed in Central and […]
Fresh Blueberries As acknowledged by the North American Blueberry Council and the United States Department of Agriculture, July is Blueberry Month. What a tasty celebration this will be! In addition to the wonderful flavor that blueberries provide, there are also many health benefits related to consuming these juicy fruits. Some recent research suggests the following: […]
June 30, 2011 by smith3993 Eating Well While Vacationing Saves the Guilt and Waistline too! Should vacation be a time to indulge without guilt? Will all those high calorie/high fat meals cause you to regret booking the trip when you return? How can you keep from ruining your vacation memories by having to purchase bigger […]
What are Ultra-processed foods? Ultra-processed foods are manufactured foods that went through many processes before getting to the supermarket. Most of these foods could not be made at home, as you would not be able to purchase all the ingredients needed, such as colorings, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, hydrogenated oils, protein isolates, and modified starches (to […]
September 14, 2017 by zies1 Many people forget how important it is to start your day with a fueling breakfast. We often forget to include this meal due to lack of time and planning around hectic schedules. One versatile breakfast item that my family and I enjoy is a veggie egg muffin. This simple dish […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged 2013, Calories, ChooseMyPlate, Exercise, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, goal setting, Goals for 2013, Health Goal, healthy choices, healthy eating, SMART Goals, Wellness, Wellness Goal, Wellness Goals on January 7, 2013| 1 Comment » ChooseMyPlate As we begin a new year, we often reflect on the past year […]
March 22, 2018 by marilynrabe Just about everyone I’ve talked to lately says how tired they are of our cold weather and that they are ready for spring. We all look forward to the days of sunshine, warm breezes and fresh air. We need to remember, though, that the spring season also brings the possibilities […]
February 13, 2012 by linnettegoard Why are family meals so important? In today’s busy world it is hard to make time to plan and eat with our family. However, eating with your family can improve your family’s health in many ways: Eat together. Eat meals with your child whenever possible. Let your child see you […]
July 14, 2011 by linnettegoard What’s more important in helping you lose weight: How much you eat or what you eat? Portion control and food choices both count. On one hand, lack of portion control is increasingly being blamed for the “fattening of America.” Extra large or “biggie” portions at fast-food restaurants, “big grab” snack-size […]
“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
National “Dine In Day” is today (December 3, 2015), but dining in with your family is important all the time. “Dine In Day” is sponsored by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences to encourage families to reconnect and dine in. If you aren’t ready for “Dine In Day” yet, start planning now so […]
October 24, 2011 by jennyeven This is the time of year that most people begin to put their gardens to bed. But if you’ve been growing herbs this summer, the season isn’t over – yet. Here is some sage advice for using your bounty in cooking. Herbs are great in dishes – fresh or dried Although there are […]
“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
My husband and I reading books with our son. This past spring, my local thrift store offered a promotion where they gave away a free book to every child who walked through their doors on a specific day in April. While my son and I took advantage of the promotion, only later did I find […]